Inventory Optimization Analyst

Johnson Controls; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Glendale, CA is seeking an experienced Global Parts Planner to optimize service parts availability, forecast input, and multi-echelon inventory plans. You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Data Analytics to improve service levels while controlling working capital.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Statistics/Data Analytics or Mathematics, 5+ years in data analytics within supply chain, and proficiency in Python, R, and Power BI; APICS CPIM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, or Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop inventory plans using optimization methods to support service levels and improve inventory turns.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistical analysis

Data modelling

Predictive analytics

Python

R

Power BI

Communication

Building technologies market

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, or Mathematics

MS and/or MBA (preferred)

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

Supply planning software

Advanced analytics tools

Job description

About us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do

Johnson Controls’ Global Parts Planning organization is focused on improving service parts availability, inventory health, and supply network performance. In this role, you will help shape inventory plans that support strong on-time delivery, healthy inventory turns, and disciplined management of obsolete stock. You will analyze demand, supply, and inventory signals to build and maintain a multi-million-dollar inventory plan. The role partners closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, Supply Planning, and Data Analytics to improve service levels, strengthen inventory decisions, and create more efficient planning processes.

How you will do it

Develop inventory plans using optimization methods that 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.

Leverage multi-echelon inventory optimization algorithms to help determine safety stock levels across the parts network.

Collaborate with Finance to report on inventory health and support 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 that strengthen demand planning, supply planning, and inventory efficiency.

Support automation and system enhancement ideas that improve planning accuracy and reduce manual work.

Partner with the Data Analytics team to develop digital solutions that provide meaningful insights into inventory health.

Use fact-based analysis to balance service levels, inventory turns, and inventory investment.

Stay close to the data and the operational reality so recommendations are practical and actionable.

Build trust with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Supply Planning by aligning assumptions early and communicating clearly.

Review exceptions, root causes, and trends consistently so risks are identified before they affect service.

Look for continuous improvement opportunities in planning logic, reporting, automation, and meeting cadence.

Turn complex inventory analysis into concise actions that teams can execute and review monthly.

What we look for

Required Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, or Mathematics.

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 both domestic and internationally (20-30%) to develop firsthand understanding of sites and the wider organizational challenges.

Preferred Advance Degree, MS and/or MBA.

Proficiency in using statistical and visualization tools such as Python, R, Power BI.

APICS CPIM certification.

Proficiency in using supply planning software and advanced analytics tools.

Experience in collaborating with multiple sites and business units to achieve business objectives.

Strong verbal and written communication competencies

Familiarity with the building technologies market.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

$88,000- 121,00(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Benefits

This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.

Equal Opportunity

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

Company Culture

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most.

Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.