Johnson Controls

Fire & Life Safety Inventory Control Specialist

Totowa-New Jersey-United States of America Full time

What you will do
We are seeking a Fire & Life Safety Inventory Control Specialist to support our service operations team by managing inventory, warehouse activities, and parts purchasing. This role ensures technicians have the materials needed to complete inspections, service, and emergency work while maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant warehouse environment.

This is a hands‑on role critical to service readiness, technician productivity, and customer satisfaction in a regulated fire & life safety environment.

How you will do it

  • Maintain accurate inventory levels for fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and life safety parts

  • Manage daily warehouse operations including receiving, stocking, organization, and material distribution

  • Track material usage, stock levels, and critical spare parts to support service demand

  • Coordinate purchasing of parts and materials with approved vendors, including tracking orders and deliveries

  • Stage and kit materials for scheduled service work and emergency response

  • Perform cycle counts and support physical inventory audits

  • Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and shortages

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse layout

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies

  • Conduct routine warehouse safety checks and correct unsafe conditions

  • Communicate material availability, constraints, and lead times to service teams

What we look for
Required:

  • Experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, logistics, or service parts management

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

  • Proficiency with inventory systems and basic purchasing processes

  • Preferred:

  • Experience supporting fire protection or service-based operations

  • Familiarity with regulated or compliance-driven environments

  • Knowledge of warehouse safety and OSHA requirements

Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs
Regular work in a warehouse environment

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $31.25-$43.27 (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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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.