Warehouse Inventory & Process Analyst

Johnson Controls; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks an Operations Analyst to support warehouse operations at the PDC, collaborating with the 3PL to improve inventory accuracy and process compliance while resolving issues across inbound, outbound, and storage flows.

The role emphasizes hands-on floor investigations, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional coordination with Procurement, Planning, Operations, and suppliers to ensure timely processing of critical receipts and customer-priority shipments.

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, observing operations, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.

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.

Skills

Strong problem-solving and root-cause-

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Independent worker

Floor-time observations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Johnson Controls seeks an Operations Analyst to support warehouse operations at the PDC, collaborating with the 3PL to improve inventory accuracy and process compliance while resolving issues across inbound, outbound, and storage flows.

The role emphasizes hands-on floor investigations, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional coordination with Procurement, Planning, Operations, and suppliers to ensure timely processing of critical receipts and customer-priority shipments.