Materials Planning Supervisor

Overview

Procure and plan materials, manage suppliers and inventory for production runs.

Key Responsibilities

• material procurement
• vendor qualification
• mrp setup
• purchase orders
• price analysis
• inventory tracking

Tasks

-Procure materials to meet the goals of Johnson Controls regarding required pilot run dates and production start dates while maintaining cost and quality. -Work with new suppliers to ensure vendors PAPSO are completed and signed off by both parties. -Set up new component in the MRP/ERP and link it to the rank 1 vendor after receiving production quotes from Strategic Procurement. -Purchase from distribution when components can be procured within the scheduled run date. When component lead time is outside the required run date, search for alternative suppliers. -Ensure that the Best Price Analysis are received on time within the correct lead times and minimum order quantities in accordance with forecast. -Work with senior level buyers and Strategic Procurement on any procurement issues and resolve invoice and receipt discrepancies while expediting orders. -Request quotes for startup materials and place purchase orders for required materials to cover 3 months of the production ramp-up schedule on all new components. -Collaborate with vendors towards tooling qualification and capability study results, ensuring vendor qualification per Johnson Controls Product Development Process. -Using design engineering documentation, purchase all required material to build a sample, proto, or pilot run. -Maintain a spreadsheet tracking material availability and adjust as necessary if EC’s are issued during the release period.

Requirements

• team
• bachelor's
• microsoft office
• communication
• purchasing

What You Bring

-Experience in a team environment is desirable. -Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience. -Proficient in Microsoft Office. -Good communication skills both written and verbal; fluency in English and Spanish is required. -Three to five years’ experience in purchasing, material planning, or production control.

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About Johnson Controls

-Pioneered the electric thermostat, launching the building controls industry. -Evolved into a global leader in smart building systems through over a century of innovation. -Typical projects range from HVAC installations to integrated smart systems in hospitals, airports, stadiums, and data centers using their OpenBlue digital platform. -Expertise covers HVAC, fire detection and suppression, security systems, energy management, and facility services. -Earned LEED Platinum certification for its North American headquarters and supplied smart systems to landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.

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