Installation Scheduler & Procurement Planner (Hybrid)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension plan (employer contribution)

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Referral scheme

Discounts on Johnson Controls products

Career development

Free onsite parking

Dress Down Fridays

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Manchester is seeking a Scheduler/Planner to support the installation team by planning and tracking installations and coordinating labour resources. You will also procure equipment to meet customer requirements and ensure milestones and deadlines are met.

You will effectively communicate with customers, installers and managers, prepare programmes and schedules, negotiate with suppliers, coordinate manpower, and produce timely information for engineers and customers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Customer Service
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• PC literate, including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Preferred Experience in scheduling and coordinating field-based engineers or similar roles
• Familiarity with the security systems, construction, or facilities management industries.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate and build strong relationships with customers, installation engineers and managers.
• Preparation of programmes and schedules.
• Effectively negotiate with suppliers and coordinate the delivery of material and equipment.
• Coordinate the manpower planning of a team of engineers.
• Produce fast and accurate information for engineers and customers.
• Monitor the progress of installations to ensure they are working to schedule and minimise downtime.
• Ensure all installation information is available, complete and up to date.
• Assist with the scheduling of sub-contractors.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Time management

Scheduling

Field coordination

Facilities management familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Johnson Controls in Manchester is seeking a Scheduler/Planner to support the installation team by planning and tracking installations and coordinating labour resources. You will also procure equipment to meet customer requirements and ensure milestones and deadlines are met.

You will effectively communicate with customers, installers and managers, prepare programmes and schedules, negotiate with suppliers, coordinate manpower, and produce timely information for engineers and customers.