As an Apprentice Supply/Inventory Planner you will join our high preforming planning team which will see you building new skills, while applying your knowledge to real-world live projects. There will be plenty of opportunities to explore your potential and you’ll enjoy full support from your line manager.  
 

What You’ll Do at Work 

As the Apprentice Supply/Inventory Planner for the Reverse Logistics team, you will learn and eventually be responsible for placing Service Inventory Purchase Orders and ensuring product availability for repair orders from JCI’s internal and external EMEA customers.

You’ll play a key role within the EMEA PTP Planning team, focused on maintaining adequate stock levels across our Service & Repair departments in the UK and the Netherlands.

You will focus on delivering best-in-class customer service which will involve close collaboration with the Customer Service, Reverse Logistics, and Service teams to ensure timely and efficient fulfilment

You will learn to use SAP and JDE ERP systems. This will allow you to ensure the product is purchased and / or transferred to the correct distribution warehouse and where necessary allocated to the correct repair Orders.

You will support the Customer Service/ Reverse logistics and repair teams by keeping delivery information updated to ensure product is dispatched efficiently and on time for repair requirements.

Where You’ll Work 

You will be based at our Letchworth Distribution centre 
 

 Units 1,3&4 Works Road. Letchworth. SG6 1FF 

Training 
 

College or Training Organisation
The Apprentice Academy

Your Training Course

Level 3 Procurement and supply assistant - leading to Level 4 Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner  
 

Your Training Plan
You will enrol in level 3 Procurement and supply assistant apprenticeship- leading to Level 4 Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner qualification with The Apprentice Academy. You will do your college work on day release but will complete the course remotely.

Requirements / Essential Qualifications 

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential 
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential 

 
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. 

Skills 

•  Communication skills 
• IT skills 
• Organisation skills 
• Team working 
• purpose led 
• customer driven 
• future focused  

Other Requirements 
 
This exciting opportunity is site based. Our work can also involve heavy lifting and working from heights. 

About the Company 
 
Johnson Controls is a global leader in technology and industry, serving customers in over 150 countries. Our focus is on creating intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions and integrated infrastructure. We invite individuals with a passion for engineering to join us in shaping a better tomorrow through our diverse projects and opportunities. 

https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/  

After This Apprenticeship 
 

Upon completion of this apprenticeship there are many internal opportunities within the company 

Many of our previous apprentices have become leaders and managers who take control of their own teams.  

What We’re Offering  

Salary- £14,723
  
Competitive basic salary with fantastic additional earning potential and a Company Pension - Enjoy 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, uniform, personal protection equipment, and ongoing training -Earn extra with Overtime pay. 

What’s Next?  
  

Suitable candidates will be contacted via email to provide their evidence of required certifications. Once we receive the evidence of certification you will have a screening call with a recruiter to discuss the position. Afterward, you will be invited to an assessment centre, where you will participate in a practical assessment, meet the team, and have an interview.  

Candidates will receive a response regarding the outcome of their application. If successful, they can expect to begin the apprenticeship with Johnson Controls in the late summer of 2025.