Materials Planner

Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. With operations in over 150 countries, we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in building technologies and integrated solutions. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are passionate about attracting and developing top talent across the globe. We are looking for aMaterial Planner

What you will do?

Purchase from suppliers/distributors that are well established with Johnson Controls policies and procedures. This position will also work with new suppliers to ensure vendors PAPSO are completed and signed off by both parties. They work with the vendors towards tooling qualification and capability study results. This position insures the new vendor qualification is per Johnson Controls Product Development Process.

How you will do it?

• Using Corporate engineering documentation purchase all required material to build a sample, Proto, or Pilot run. Provides support for all issues related to new components which are required for the introduction of a new product.

• Procures materials to meet the goals of JCI regarding required pilot run dates and production start dates while maintaining cost and quality. Will purchase from distribution went components can be procured within the scheduled run date. When component lead time is outside the required run date will search for alternative suppliers. Will work with senior level buyers and Strategic Procurement in Controls Corporate headquarters on any procurement issues. Will also be responsible to resolve invoice and receipt discrepancies, and expediting orders.

• Request quotes for startup material and places purchase orders for required materials, MRO to cover 3 months of the production ramp up schedule on all new components. Will work with Senior Buyer to get the Blanket orders established.

• Ensure all Purchasing and Planning Parameters set-up for new components are loaded in system

• Will maintain a spreadsheet that tracks material availability and will adjust as required if EC’s are issued during the release period.

• Participates in Material Impact Analysis

• Participate in risk management, which includes the identification of failure modes, hazards and environmental aspects, their respective assessment and the definition and implementation of controls.

• Monitor with Import/Export engineering samples.

• Manage the inventory at minimum risk of shortages or excess.

• Request material kitting for the NPI builds, protos or pilot runs

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s Degree, 1-3 or more years of experience in purchasing at least

• Bilingual (English) able to have conferences with international supplier

• Leadership skills

• Team work

• Service attitude very important

• Ability to work under pressure

• Experience in a manufacturing planning capacity & purchasing strategies MRP, Kaban, ROP, Stock Agreements

• Ability to read and understand MRP reports, stock status reports, material variance reports, and customer order shortage report & Forecast

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.

• Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.

Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination.

JCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories.