Inventory Optimization Analyst

Johnson Controls•Glendale, AZ

About The Position

Johnson Controls’ Global Parts Planning organization works to improve service parts availability, inventory health, and supply network performance. The Inventory Optimization Analyst helps shape inventory plans that support on-time delivery, healthy inventory turns, and disciplined management of obsolete stock. The role analyzes demand, supply, and inventory signals to build and maintain a multi-million-dollar inventory plan. The analyst partners with Finance, Operations, Sales, Supply Planning, and Data Analytics to improve service levels, strengthen inventory decisions, and create more efficient planning processes. The role also focuses on practical, fact-based recommendations, clear communication with stakeholders, and continuous improvement of planning logic, reporting, automation, and review processes. Johnson Controls describes itself as a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. It supports customers in industries including data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, or Mathematics.
At least 5 years of proven experience in data analytics, preferably within supply chain and logistics.
Proven experience in statistical analysis, data modelling and manipulation, and predictive analytics.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally 20–30% to develop firsthand understanding of sites and organizational challenges.
Strong verbal and written communication competencies.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree, MS and/or MBA.
Proficiency with statistical and visualization tools such as Python, R, and Power BI.
APICS CPIM certification.
Proficiency with supply planning software and advanced analytics tools.
Experience collaborating with multiple sites and business units to achieve business objectives.
Familiarity with the building technologies market.

Responsibilities

Develop inventory plans using optimization methods to support customer service levels and improve inventory turns.
Build and refine safety stock levels based on demand and supply variability.
Analyze customer demand and supplier performance to define the breadth and depth of the inventory plan.
Create supply plans based on forecast input and seasonal fluctuations.
Calculate economic order quantities and translate them into practical order plans.
Use multi-echelon inventory optimization algorithms to help determine safety stock levels across the parts network.
Collaborate with Finance to report on inventory health and provide visibility into working capital and obsolete stock exposure.
Partner with Operations and Supply Planning to create projected inventory plans and forecast receipt schedules.
Work with Finance, Operations, and Sales to review end-of-life inventory and drive appropriate disposition actions.
Lead monthly inventory review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders and track follow-up actions.
Identify process improvement opportunities in demand planning, supply planning, and inventory efficiency.
Support automation and system enhancement ideas that improve planning accuracy and reduce manual work.
Partner with Data Analytics to develop digital solutions that provide meaningful insights into inventory health.
Use fact-based analysis to balance service levels, inventory turns, and inventory investment.
Review exceptions, root causes, and trends consistently to identify risks before they affect service.
Communicate clearly and align assumptions with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Supply Planning.
Turn complex inventory analysis into concise actions that teams can execute and review monthly.