Who we are?
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results, and help move society forward.
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What you will do :
It is a key role reporting to the Regional Logistics Manager, MEA and is responsible for managing the Logistics & Distribution functions for MEA Region. You will be based in our Chennai Office and will be part of an emergent team that is focused on expanding our footprint and customer base to achieve our strong growth objectives. You will work in a high volume, oversight distribution, order fulfilment networks, warehousing, regional and international transportation to ensure timely secure order fulfilment and delivery of products to our customers. As a member of this team, you will work within a vibrant environment that provides a platform for you to use your experience to generate satisfactory results.
How you will do it :
As a Senior Executive (Logistics), you will concentrate on ensuring timely shipment of equipment to fulfill company’s contractual obligations, optimizing costs & Resources with respect to freight. You will interface with vendors, suppliers, sub-contractors, shipping Company , Freight Forwarders to ensure timely delivery of equipment and/or services. You will provide clear & precise information to Sales Engineers & Operations, Customer service teams regarding delivery schedules, documentation requirements, negotiation status and related updates. You will organize Import, Export and customs clearance arrangements with the customs brokers & forwarders abroad. You have a strong desire for organization and efficiency, you are creative, problem solver, self-motivated, able to manage stress and pressure, a perfect coordinator and planner.
What we look for( Required) :
· Working experience of at least 5+ years in shipping/logistics/sales administration/order processing
· Graduate in commerce, and/or diploma in logistics administration.
· Detail oriented approach and excellent inter-personal skills - must be able to adapt to the working style of internal external stakeholders
· Experience at an international company.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
· Demonstrated ability to meet demanding deadlines
· Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
· Ensure that all exceptions and non-conformances properly approved by appropriate personnel and Documented.
· Issue clear and precise instructions to relevant internal/external customers for the issue of Documentation required for Customs Clearance and negotiating LCs.
· Monitor and ensure receipt of original documentation within required time periods.
· Issuance of Purchase Orders for shipping, forwarding, clearance and related incidentals based on Service Provided Ensure maintenance of required marine, storage and other relevant insurance covers.
· Ensure shipping documents raised and issued are in accordance with current company policies, Procedures and local legal requirements.
· Correspond and follow-up with suppliers, vendors and service providers regarding short/wrong/ Defective/damaged shipments.
· Coordinate with Warranty/Quality department regarding damages and insurance claims.
Diversity & Inclusion Our dedication to diversity and inclusion starts with our values. We lead with integrity and purpose, focusing on the future and aligning with our customers’ vision for success. Our High-Performance Culture ensures that we have the best talent that is highly engaged and eager to innovate. Our D&I mission elevates each employee’s responsibility to contribute to our culture. It’s through these contributions that we’ll drive the mindsets and behaviors we need to power our customers’ missions. You have the power. You have the voice. You have the culture in your hands.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience in shipping, logistics, sales administration, or order processing
- Graduate degree in commerce and/or diploma in logistics administration
- Detail-oriented approach and excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to internal and external stakeholders' working styles
- Experience working for an international company
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Demonstrated ability to meet demanding deadlines
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
- Ability to ensure exceptions and nonconformances are properly approved and documented
- Ability to issue precise customs-clearance documentation instructions and negotiate letters of credit
- Ability to monitor and ensure receipt of original documentation within required time periods
- Ability to issue purchase orders for shipping, forwarding, clearance, and related incidentals
- Ability to maintain marine, storage, and other relevant insurance coverage
- Ability to ensure shipping documents comply with company policies, procedures, and local legal requirements
- Ability to correspond and follow up with suppliers, vendors, and service providers regarding short, incorrect, defective, or damaged shipments
- Ability to coordinate with Warranty and Quality departments regarding damage and insurance claims
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
Johnson Controls Insights
What We Do
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.
