Director, Materials Management

Johnson Controls

85d • $158,000 - $211,000

About The Position

Join Johnson Controls North America, a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We are committed to supporting our employees' physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing, fostering an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard. The Johnson Controls’ North America Air Handling Unit (AHU) operation designs, builds, and distributes a wide range of air handling equipment aimed at enhancing the efficiency and performance of our customers’ HVAC systems. This role involves leading the development and execution of the materials roadmap strategy and overseeing the end-to-end materials management process from procurement to inventory control and supplier relationship management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, operations management, or a related field.
• 10 years' experience in manufacturing operations.
• At least 5 years of relevant leadership experience in materials manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge of materials/logistics management with a strong emphasis on Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong strategic thinking, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in industry-standard MRP systems, data analytics, and presentation tools.
• Solid understanding of business planning processes and key business metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the materials roadmap strategy.
• Oversee the end-to-end materials management process from procurement to inventory control.
• Ensure the efficient flow of materials through the supply chain to support production goals, cost targets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with corporate Supply Chain Management to integrate strategies and best practices.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations Management, and Manufacturing teams.
• Oversee the efficient procurement, warehousing, and distribution of inventory and material resources.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive, long-term materials management strategy.
• Lead key transformation initiatives including digitalization, supplier collaboration, and inventory optimization.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team across planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier partnerships.
• Monitor and manage supply chain risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement a standardized PFEP program to support enterprise-wide objectives.
• Ensure every part has a documented PFEP covering supplier, packaging, transportation, storage, order frequency, inventory targets, and handling instructions.
• Leverage PFEP data to optimize inventory levels and reduce excess stock.
• Implement a structured PFEP Planning Cycle methodology.
• Develop and deploy a PFEP Bootcamp to train the organization on PFEP principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – available day one.
• On the job/cross training opportunities.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees