Operations Analyst

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Operations Analyst to support daily warehouse operations, validate inventory, and resolve quality issues. You will spend time on the warehouse floor, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate with the 3PL to maintain accuracy and compliance.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis and end-to-end issue resolution, with a focus on critical shipments and inventory control. Join a global team that drives precise, reliable execution in data centers, healthcare, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience or knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, receiving, shipping, and quality processes.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to investigate discrepancies and follow standard processes.
• Effective communication and organizational skills across stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently on the warehouse floor in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Comfortable working primarily on the warehouse floor, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct root cause investigations for inbound, inventory, outbound, shipping, and quality issues.
• Perform warehouse audits to ensure process compliance and accuracy.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, receiving errors, and shipment shortages.
• Manage PO discrepancies and coordinate resolution with stakeholders.
• Monitor quality notifications with the 3PL provider and support resolutions.
• Maintain hold inventory and inventory dollar exposure.
• Oversee inventory disposition activities including scrap and returns.
• Manage packaging inventories and coordinate replenishment.
• Support critical inbound receipts and customer-priority outbound shipments.
• Oversee SAP shipment deletion transactions with the 3PL and SAP.
• Assist with escalations through investigation, containment, and resolution.
• Collaborate with warehouse leadership and 3PL to improve execution.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Quality processes

Communication

MS Office / Excel

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or a related field

Tools

SAP

WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)

Job description

Operations Analyst Johnson Controls helps customers use energy more productively and operate with the precision and resilience needed in critical industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. In this role, you will support daily warehouse operations within the PDC and work closely with the 3PL provider to improve inventory accuracy, process compliance, and issue resolution.

Role Overview

As an Operations Analyst, you will be a hands‑on member of the warehouse support team, spending significant time on the floor investigating discrepancies, validating inventory, supporting quality issue resolution, and helping maintain efficient inbound, outbound, and storage operations. The role combines root‑cause analysis, transaction accuracy, and cross‑functional coordination to keep operations moving smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct root cause investigations for inbound, inventory, outbound, shipping, and quality‑related issues.
• Perform warehouse audits of inbound, inventory, and outbound operations to ensure process compliance and accuracy.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, receiving errors, shipment shortages, and operational process failures.
• Manage and track Purchase Order (PO) discrepancies and coordinate resolution with Procurement, Planning, Operations, and suppliers.
• Monitor and manage quality notifications in partnership with the 3PL provider and support issue resolution.
• Maintain and monitor hold inventory, including physical inventory and inventory dollar exposure.
• Oversee inventory disposition activities, including scrap, quality hold, and return inventory.
• Manage packaging and operational supply inventories, monitor usage, and coordinate replenishment activities.
• Support critical inbound receipts and customer‑priority outbound shipments to ensure timely processing.
• Oversee shipment deletion transactions between the 3PL Warehouse Management System and SAP to maintain inventory and system accuracy.
• Support operational and customer escalations through investigation, containment, and resolution.
• Work closely with warehouse leadership and the 3PL provider to improve execution and maintain operational standards.

How You Will Do It

• Stay close to the work by spending meaningful time on the warehouse floor, observing processes, validating inventory, and understanding issues at the source.
• Own investigations through to resolution with disciplined root‑cause analysis, clear containment actions, and accurate follow‑up on inbound, inventory, outbound, shipping, and quality issues.
• Focus on what matters by prioritizing critical receipts, customer‑priority shipments, and high‑exposure inventory situations that affect service and compliance.
• Improve every day by using audits, discrepancy trends, and operational feedback to identify process gaps, remove obstacles, and strengthen standard work.
• Win as one team by collaborating openly with Procurement, Planning, Operations, suppliers, warehouse leadership, and the 3PL provider to resolve issues quickly and sustainably.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience or knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, receiving, shipping, and quality processes.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to investigate discrepancies, validate inventory, and follow standard processes.
• Effective communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across Procurement, Planning, Operations, suppliers, and the 3PL provider.
• Ability to work independently and effectively on the warehouse floor in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Comfortable working primarily in a warehouse floor environment, including walking frequently, communicating with employees, observing operations, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice to Have

• Experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, logistics, supply chain, or quality issue resolution.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Experience managing or resolving PO discrepancies, inventory holds, or inventory disposition activities.
• Familiarity with operational audits, cycle counts, stock reconciliation, or shipment transaction control.

Why Join Us

At Johnson Controls, you will contribute to operations that support customers who depend on precision, reliability, and efficient execution. You will join a global organization backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and an industry‑leading field organization, with the opportunity to help turn goals into real‑world results and support critical environments that keep society moving forward. If you are ready to bring strong analytical thinking and hands‑on warehouse problem solving to a high‑impact operations role, we invite you to apply.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $25.20-$37.79 (Hourly rate 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 by human reviewers.

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