Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII) is a global leader in climate control solutions headquartered in the greater Dallas area. With revenues of $5.3B in 2024 and a market cap of ~$20 billion, Lennox employs more than 14,000 people around the world. The Company designs, manufactures, markets and services a broad range of products for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration markets (HVACR). The Company sells its products and services directly, as well as through distributors, and Company-owned parts and supplies stores.  Its business is built on a strong heritage of integrity and innovation dating back to 1895.

Lennox operates in two segments across North America: Home Comfort Solutions and Building Climate Solutions.

Home Comfort Solutions (HCS): A $3.6B segment that manufacturers and markets a broad range of home heating and cooling equipment for both the residential replacement and new construction markets in North America. Its product lines – extending from the entry level market segment to the premium high efficiency market segment – include air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, packaged heating and cooling systems, HVAC parts and accessories.  HCS manufacturing facilities are located in Marshalltown, Iowa; Orangeburg, South Carolina; Grenada, Mississippi; and Saltillo, Mexico.

Building Climate Solutions (BCS): A $1.7B segment that provides indoor comfort solutions for low-rise office buildings, restaurants, retail establishments, distribution centers, schools, and other light commercial applications, as well as commercial refrigeration solutions to preserve food and other perishables in supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, warehouses, and distribution centers in North America.  Our HVAC service business focuses on full protection, preventive maintenance, planned replacement, installation, and recycling for schools, restaurants, and retail establishments on a national basis. HVAC products include packaged rooftop units, split systems, VRF and indoor air quality systems. Commercial refrigeration products include unit coolers, condensing units and compressorized racks. BCS manufacturing facilities are located in Stuttgart, Arkansas; Tifton, Georgia; Stone Mountain, Georgia; Tallassee, Alabama; Weatherford, Texas; Wheeling, West Virginia; Reno, Nevada; and Saltillo, Mexico.

The Sr. Manager, Distribution Operations is a strategic and results-oriented leader who oversees a team to drive innovative strategies and initiatives to meet business objectives. This role is critical in ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of parts and supplies that support our customers, field service teams, and dealer network.  The leader is experienced in high-volume, multi-SKU distribution environments, has strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction.  The leader is tasked to drive efficiencies and optimize our distribution processes.  This leader defines the overall distribution strategy and manages the high-level activities required to deliver exceptional customer experience while delivering on budgeted financial objectives.

Working with the leadership team, this leader will be charged with translating a vision of ambitious growth into impactful plans by engaging and energizing all levels of the organization into delivering year-on-year service excellence and operational productivity.  

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the distribution operations of parts and supplies, including setting up a new distribution center to support and drive growth.
• Sets the vision for the parts and supplies order fulfillment and inspires the team to achieve their goals, all designed to make it easier for customers to buy parts from Lennox.
• Works closely with IT teams to implement a warehouse management system (WMS), transportation management system (TMS), ERP system and demand planning tools specific to parts distribution.
• Manages inventory control, replenishment, and storage to optimize parts availability and costs working closely with the SIOP team.
• Develops KPIs and metrics to drive operational excellence.
• Identifies and deploys lean best practices, automation, and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste (e.g., data, technology andystems integration).
• Collaborates with global sourcing and manufacturing to develop and execute an optimized end-to-end supply chain with great efficiency and resiliency.
• Maximizes fill rate by ensuring alignment across functions for inventory, demand, and supply planning.
• Promotes a culture of a safe working environment, ensuring that good health & safety practices are in place and regularly reviewed.
• Promotes the people strategy, instilling a culture of high performance, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement within the function.
• Develops, inspires, and directs a high performing team to a fully aligned mission and vision to deliver on business objectives.
• Working closely with the Distribution COE, provides guidance in developing new processes and innovative technologies to upgrade Lennox distribution capabilities.

Skills and Competencies

• Integrity – impeccable track record of high workplace integrity, trust, and respect; is committed to building a sustainable, profitable business while meeting high ethical standards.
• Results Oriented – will do whatever it takes to deliver steady, consistent results in the right way; pleased but never satisfied; strong sense of urgency around results.
• Leader of People – builds strong teams with a culture of trust and mutual respect; always coaching and mentoring to develop the next generation of talent.
• Innovative and Forward-Thinking Leader – understands the importance of promoting innovation across distribution network to deliver best-in-class service to customers; initiates and leads robust strategic planning processes to define a clear vision and strategy, inspiring heartfelt commitment across the organization.
• Decisive Thinker / Executor – strong execution focus that delivers results far exceeding expectations and engages the entire organization in tracking performance metrics.
• Exceptional Communicator – applies excellent verbal and written communication skills to translate the vision and strategy into clear priorities and direction.
• Relationship Driven – skilled at developing strong, trusting relationships with employees, customers, and other key stakeholders of the business; comfortable working in a matrixed organization.
• Humble – demonstrates low ego. Brings the right balance of credibility along with humility. Leads an organization with the right attitude, seeking best in-class practices and performance. Knows their weaknesses.
• Organized – exceptionally organized with consistent follow through and the ability to continually prioritize and manage multiple tasks and challenges.
• Aggressive Simplifier – have a continuous improvement mindset; always looking for ways to make things less complicated and easier to execute.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in parts and supplies distribution and related supply chain operations, including prior experience in a leadership position. This candidate must be self-motivated, resourceful and bring a strong parts and supplies ‘world class’ mindset to the function. 

• A dynamic leader with 10+ years of experience in managing high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of global trade and compliance requirements in the distribution industry.
• Experience implementing operational improvements in safety, efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
• Change management expertise, especially in implementing new distribution technologies or restructuring supply networks.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams across multiple facilities
• Results oriented with a strong sense of urgency, especially around critical parts delivery lead time and fulfillment rate.
• Analytical yet practical, capable of balancing strategic improvements with day-to-day execution.
• Adaptable, resilient, and committed to building customer focused distribution operations.
• Proven experience in high-volume, complex-SKU environments where accuracy, order fulfilment speed, and service reliability are critical.
• An undergraduate degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field is required, and an MBA or equivalent business / advanced degree is preferred.

Other Work Requirements

This is an on-site leadership role based in Richardson, TX, with occasional travel to other Lennox locations.

Compensation:

This is a salaried exempt role. The salary range for this role and market is between $122k – $160k annually.  Factors that may affect the starting salary include geography/market and the individual’s tenure, performance, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual short term incentive bonus of 15% in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan.  Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits:

Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 10 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture:
At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization.  They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

Disclaimers:

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.