JIT Sr Buyer

Supplier Scheduler

What will you do? The Sr Supplier Scheduler should develop suppliers and intercompany plants (feeders), execute savings projects, assure that an adequate supplier is assigned to each purchased item and support expediting processes with suppliers to assure that direct material is supplied in a proper time and that it will meet the delivery dates to minimize the risk of an inventory stock‑out or revenue impact. May also be required to support other supplier related activities such as quality escalations, ISO requirements, internal projects and engineering changes related to purchased items.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP demand and replenish stocks timely.
• Place Purchase Orders on time to suppliers and feeder plants.
• Get confirmation dates or estimated time of arrivals (ETA) for all POs.
• Assure the correct receipt in our ERP system (SAP).
• Attend Daily Production Meetings and execute exception messages on a regular basis.
• Align with suppliers requested date in POs to avoid impacts in Production.
• Send reports to supplier to review status of open lines and avoid past‑due purchase orders.
• Communicate any risk related to purchased items and shortages to Planning and Production area.
• Escalate issues with Global Procurement or Regional Materials through JIRA process.
• Analyze line of balances (LOB) for vendors with issues.
• Analyze monthly forecast and send it to suppliers.
• Ensure delivery, pricing and invoicing problems are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved.
• Monitor vendor performance & on‑time delivery for suppliers.
• Support other areas to assure proper feedback and corrective actions to improve vendor development and deliveries.
• Implement projects to reduce inventory level, excess & obsolete items.
• Review daily arrivals of raw materials at Customs Broker Warehouse and request them to Logistics area.
• Resolve discrepancy problems timely and collaborate with Warehouse and Logistics team.
• Respond to Invoices assigned in Maple (AP discrepancies).
• Comply with activities of Johnson Controls Manufacturing Systems.
• Participate in Safety committees and Safety Audits.
• Participate in Risk Assessments and ISO Audits.
• Participate in EHS observations program.
• Implement and maintain security policy, JCI behaviors and health and environment rules.
• Participate in Training programs and comply with JCI internal trainings.
• Develop and review procedures and work instructions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree completed.
• 5 years of experience as a Buyer.
• Direct buyer experience in a manufacturing company (metal‑mechanic, refrigeration, electronic or HVAC industry).
• Experience working with Purchasing, Planning and Production areas.
• Fluent English (required).
• Experience with MRP.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to work‑life balance and employee well‑being.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.

Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non‑discrimination.