Supply Chain Strategy Manager

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us. At Lennox, we are committed to building a world‑class, resilient, and intelligent supply chain that enables sustainable growth and superior customer experiences. We are seeking a Supply Chain Strategy Manager to shape and advance our long‑term supply chain vision, challenging the status quo and driving transformational change across the enterprise. This is a senior, highly visible role for a strategic thinker who combines deep supply chain expertise with strong business acumen, emerging technology insight, and the ability to influence at the executive level. Position Overview: The Supply Chain Strategy Manager is responsible for defining and evolving Lennox’s long‑term supply chain strategy to support business growth, dynamic market conditions, and evolving customer expectations. This role focuses on delivering breakthrough improvements through innovative operating models, advanced technologies, and AI‑enabled capabilities that improve efficiency, productivity, and agility across the global supply chain network. Key Responsibilities: Enterprise Supply Chain Strategy Lead the development, execution, and continuous refinement of the 5‑year supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, sales growth plans, and customer requirements Conduct enterprise‑level assessments of supply chain capabilities, operating models, and network design to identify opportunities for competitive differentiation Shape future‑state supply chain roadmaps that improve resilience, scalability, cost structure, and service performance Innovation & Technology Enablement Identify, evaluate, and introduce emerging supply chain technologies, including AI, advanced analytics, automation, digital platforms, and decision‑support tools Partner closely with IT, data science teams, and external technology providers to pilot, validate, and scale innovative solutions Drive faster, data‑driven decision‑making and improved visibility across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and fulfillment Transformation & Performance Improvement Challenge existing practices and drive transformational change in productivity, operating efficiency, service levels, and operational agility Introduce best practices and benchmark Lennox performance against industry leaders and best‑in‑class supply chain organizations Translate strategic concepts into actionable initiatives with measurable outcomes Executive Partnership & Communication Synthesize complex analyses into clear, compelling insights and recommendations for senior and executive leadership Support enterprise decision‑making related to investments, prioritization, and long‑term value creation Influence without authority across functions to align stakeholders around strategic initiatives Culture & Organizational Impact Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking within the supply chain organization Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor, elevating strategic supply chain capabilities across the enterprise Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred Extensive experience in supply chain strategy, transformation, or advanced supply chain leadership roles Proven track record of developing and executing long‑term, enterprise‑level supply chain strategies Strong knowledge of modern supply chain technologies, AI applications, and digital transformation Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking capabilities Executive‑level communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross‑functional partners Ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed environments with broad organizational impact Why Lennox Influence enterprise‑wide strategy at a globally respected industry leader Drive innovation and transformational change at scale Collaborate with senior leaders across operations, IT, finance, and commercial teams Competitive compensation, comprehensive