Summary

Johnson Controls Procurement Center of Excellence is seeking a Director of LeanDNA to develop and manage their Lean DNA inventory optimization program. The individual will lead all aspects of the program providing strategic direction while ensuring the program meets the materials and inventory management goals of the organization.  They will lead a dedicated team, collaborating with multiple functions across the organization and ensuring adoption of the LeanDNA program enterprise wide.  The person in this role will interface with Procurement, Planning, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, IT and other functional groups as needed.  The candidate will communicate with and influence leaders at all levels of the organization.  The position will report directly to the Director of Global Supply Chain Operational Excellence.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide vision and strategic direction for the Lean DNA program to ensure top quartile results.
• Lead the deployment of LeanDNA in JCI operations globally.
• Support current deployments, ensuring target adoption rates are met while driving continuous process improvements.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and LeanDNA teams
• Ensure sufficient program governance is deployed ensuring compliance to policies and processes.
• Develop-Monitor LeanDNA KPI’s to support business objectives.
• Build robust alignment and partnerships with Operations teams and IT support.
• Facilitate supplier onboarding and supplier compliance within the program. 
• Develop/mentor LeanDNA team members.
• Ensure the program is agile, adapting to changing business conditions and technological advancements.

Key Working Knowledge Attributes for Success

• Customer Focused towards internal and external customers, focused on driving value and solutions that further the Company’s inventory and performance objectives.
• Highly accountable for achieving the goals and objectives set forth for this position. 
• Ability to influence and network with cross-functional and cross-business teams to implement program strategies and solutions.
• Capable of working in a matrix environment.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and provide recommendations to senior leadership
• Excellent communications, planning and organization skills, and fosters good working relationships with peers and colleagues.
• Proficient with MS Office, MS Project and SharePoint.

Required, Capabilities, Experience and Degree Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably within Supply Chain Management) required, MBA preferred.
• Possess 10-15 years of experience in supply chain management and operations with a history of driving change in a multinational environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP inventory and materials management capabilities
• Working knowledge Lean principals and techniques to drive continued process improvements.
• Program management experience with a deep understanding of materials and inventory management 
• Able to travel globally (Up to 25% Travel).
• Strong communication skills - written and oral.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• ASCM certification preferred.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $141,000-$211,000 (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 by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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