Plant Buyer at Johnson Controls, Inc in Pinellas Park, Florida

Job Description:

Johnson Controls is powered by your talent. We are the power behind the customer mission. Together we are building a world that’s safe, comfortable and sustainable. Our diverse global team creates innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and environments more comfortable and secure. We are all about improving outcomes for our partners. Tomorrow needs your talent. Tomorrow needs you. So let’s talk today.

What you will do
The Plant Buyer will be responsible for supplier scheduling and monitoring delivery for components, interaction with suppliers,  maintaining appropriate inventory levels, managing supplier replenishment policies, and tracking supplier performance.
 
How you will do it

• Generate in a timely manner supplier schedules that optimize efficiencies in production and transportation.


• Monitor, track and report on supplier compliance to delivery due dates, identify risks to late delivery, handle escalations with suppliers according to JCI procedure.


• Coordinates with Manufacturing, Production Schedulers, Quality and Engineering to assure that materials are on site in a timely manner to facilitate speedy and accurate parts availability to meet customer demands.


• Maintains Replenishment signals to assure a smooth flow of materials to the Manufacturing floor and enable Operational efficiency.


• Manages daily support of production needs such as expediting material, setting priorities, and addressing supply issues.


• Manage consignment programs for materials and blanket purchasing agreements for commodity items.


• Supports activities from department to ensure customer delivery on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, Inventory DOH and transportation execution are met while maximizing quality and minimizing cost.


• Maintains effective working relationship and communication with all departments.


• Operates within budget and contributes to the overall reduction of overhead and expenses.

 

What we look for
Required

• Associate degree


• Three (3) years’ experience working in a warehouse or logistics performing or planning functions related to purchasing or logistics.


• Experience with inventory forecasting, developing supplier schedules, and reducing scheduling variances.


• Ability to perform mechanical and analytical functions, i.e., statistical techniques and problem solving resolution


• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) as well as Internet software, email, and MRP and ERP experience.


• Excellent communication skills oral and in writing.


• Ability to travel 5%

 
Preferred

• BA degree


• APICS Certification in CPIM Preferred


• Five plus years of experience performing scheduling functions in a warehouse environment

 
Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers
 
 

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