About Us: Johnson Controls (JCI) is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions. We help create safe, comfortable, and energy‑efficient environments through our expertise in HVAC, fire, security, and building automation technologies. With a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence, JCI supports customers across commercial, industrial, and critical infrastructure sectors worldwide.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, plus paid sick leave

• 7% matched pension contributions, free life assurance, and employee assistance programme

• Discounts on high-street brands and Johnson Controls security products

• Extensive training and cross-skilling opportunities with world-class resources

• Supportive, collaborative team culture with access to business resource groups

• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.

Due to the nature of this position, we are only able to consider applicants who currently have the unrestricted legal right to live and work in the UK. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assist with visa applications for this role.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Stores Controller / Warehouse Manager to lead and transform our warehouse and stores operations. This role is critical in ensuring efficient inventory management, material availability, and compliance with safety and quality standards. The incumbent will play a key role in driving process improvements, leading operational change, and supporting business and service delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end‑to‑end stores and warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, issuing, dispatch, and logistics coordination
• Ensure accurate inventory control, stock reconciliation, cycle counts, and variance investigations
• Implement best‑in‑class warehouse processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and space utilization
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business transformation goals
• Enforce Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and quality compliance standards across warehouse activities
• Manage and develop warehouse and stores staff, providing coaching, performance management, and succession planning
• Collaborate with procurement, project, service, and operations teams to ensure timely material availability
• Maintain warehouse systems, documentation, and reporting (KPIs, audits, stock levels, aging analysis)
• Support O&M and field service teams by ensuring materials and spares are available as required
• Act as a change agent, embedding disciplined inventory practices and process maturity

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in warehouse / stores operations, including people management
• Proven experience in inventory control, stores governance, and warehouse process improvement
• Strong knowledge of ERP/Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Experience supporting manufacturing, projects, or service operations is preferred
• Exposure to HVAC, industrial, or engineering environments is an advantage.
• Forklift experience would be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and change management capabilities
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Good analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and controls
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance.

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