Inventory Optimization Analyst

Johnson Controls; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a seasoned Inventory Planner to optimize multi-million-dollar stock levels and improve service levels. You will partner with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Data Analytics to shape inventory plans, forecast receipts, and manage obsolescence with a data-driven, end-to-end approach.

The role emphasizes optimization, safety stock management, and cross-site collaboration to balance service levels with inventory investment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead monthly inventory review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders and track follow-up actions.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistics

Data modelling

Predictive analytics

Education

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

Tools

Python

R

Power BI

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.) 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. 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