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What you will do:

To ensure that the supply of materials meet the production schedule and minimum stock levels to ensure operational and production continuity. Able to deliver efficient, effective and flexible solutions to meet production requirements. Maintains strong relationships both internally and externally to ensure supply of materials meets requirements. Work under general supervision, reviewed by Management. Decisions and results have an impact on the function and their success. Performance affects the function’s image.

How you will do it:

• Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety       stock levels, Maintain and establish inventory levels


• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to point of fit


• Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions


• Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries


• Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule


• Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production


• Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets and support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement


• Utilize any Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system that is in place and ensure that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required


• Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy


• Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels


• Support inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy


• Minimize obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability


• Create regular statistical reports and analysis and update others in the organization

What we look for:

• Previous experience of materials planning ideally in manufacturing environment 2+ years


• Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies


• Understanding of supplier relationships and some experience of working with suppliers


• Strong knowledge and skills including Excel skills and AS400


• Knowledge and experience of using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems or similar


• Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous


• Good communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally


• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills


• Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the costs, production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment


• Results orientated and organized with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines


• Strong analytical, planning and problem solving skills


• Attention to detail skills


• Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors

Who we are:

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. We are committed to helping our customers win everywhere, every day and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders through our strategic focus on buildings.

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