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Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.\nAt Johnson Controls, this role supports manufacturing operations in Reynosa by helping ensure the right materials are available at the right time. You will work closely with planning, procurement, suppliers, and internal teams to keep purchase orders, shortages, inventory, and escalations under control.\nRole Overview\nThe Materials Planner is responsible for coordinating procurement activities, monitoring material availability, and supporting inventory objectives for assigned materials. This position plays an important role in supplier follow-up, order maintenance, and issue resolution to help meet cost, quality, inventory, and customer requirements.\nKey Responsibilities\nPerform complex procurement activities in compliance with JCI internal policies.\nPurchase assigned materials from approved suppliers and support material flow to meet operational needs.\nPlace and maintain purchase orders in Optimize according to forecast requirements.\nReview Optimize shortage reports and monitor inventory value, inventory turns, and E&O exposure.\nAddress supplier issues, discrepancies, and escalations in a timely and organized manner.\nProvide ETAs for planning summarized files and maintain purchasing parameters.\nApprove premium freight when needed to protect service and production requirements.\nDistribute routing guide updates to vendors and support foreign vendors with shipping instructions.\nSupport SOI project implementation with the MKE procurement team.\nWork with internal and external customers to resolve problems and support business goals.\nHow You Will Do It\nOwn the accuracy and follow-through of every order, escalation, and inventory action.\nStay close to production needs and supplier realities so you can remove obstacles before they affect service or schedule.\nUse data from Optimize, shortage reports, and inventory metrics to solve problems early and improve every day.\nWork across planning, procurement, vendors, and the MKE team as one team, sharing clear updates and practical solutions.\nQualifications\nBilingual English/Spanish.\nStrong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite.\nResponsible, well organized, and able to manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency.\nAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environment.\nAbility to support internal and external customers with clear communication and follow-through.\nNice to Have\nLean manufacturing knowledge.\nKnowledge or development of ISO 9001:2000 standards.\nExperience with Optimize, purchasing parameters, or inventory planning metrics in a manufacturing environment.\nWhy Join Us\nThis is a hands-on planning role where your work directly affects material availability, inventory health, and day-to-day execution in the plant. 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