Purchase assigned materials from approved suppliers and support material flow to meet operational needs.
Place and maintain purchase orders in Optimize according to forecast requirements.
Review Optimize shortage reports and monitor inventory value, inventory turns, and E&O exposure.
Address supplier issues, discrepancies, and escalations in a timely and organized manner.
Provide ETAs for planning summarized files and maintain purchasing parameters.
Approve premium freight when needed to protect service and production requirements.
Distribute routing guide updates to vendors and support foreign vendors with shipping instructions.
Support SOI project implementation with the MKE procurement team.
Work with internal and external customers to resolve problems and support business goals.
How You Will Do It
Own the accuracy and follow-through of every order, escalation, and inventory action.
Stay close to production needs and supplier realities so you can remove obstacles before they affect service or schedule.
Use data from Optimize, shortage reports, and inventory metrics to solve problems early and improve every day.
Work across planning, procurement, vendors, and the MKE team as one team, sharing clear updates and practical solutions.
Qualifications
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
Responsible, well organized, and able to manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to support internal and external customers with clear communication and follow-through.
Nice to Have
Lean manufacturing knowledge.
Knowledge or development of ISO 9001:2000 standards.
Experience with Optimize, purchasing parameters, or inventory planning metrics in a manufacturing environment.
Why Join Us
This is a hands-on planning role where your work directly affects material availability, inventory health, and day-to-day execution in the plant. You will gain exposure to procurement processes, supplier coordination, and cross-functional problem-solving in a fast-moving environment.
If you are ready to bring structure, urgency, and follow-through to this role, we invite you to apply.
Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a requirement for admission, permanence or promotion.
