About this role
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.
Role Overview
The Program Manager – Asset control Manager responsible for developing Process, Procedures & Documentation for fully tracking assets systems and also is responsible for leading the development, standardization, governance, and continuous improvement of business processes of the tracking asset system, This role ensures processes are clearly defined, documented, controlled, and aligned with the previous process defined and work with external and internal auditors to make sure that the process meets the finance and trade compliance requirements plus business objectives.
The Program Manager – Asset control Manager works cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance, Quality, maintenance and IT to translate business needs into standardized, scalable, and sustainable processes that support operational excellence and system adoption for a success tracking system.
What will you do?
Scope & Accountability
- Ownership of enterprise and site-level process documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
- Accountability for process standardization and documentation consistency across functions and plants.
- Governance of process changes related to Inventory tracking asset system implementations, system enhancements, and operational transformations.
- Support of audit readiness, compliance, and knowledge management initiatives. Sr. Director Supply Chain Sr. Director Supply Chain
Asset Control Manager – Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain asset control policies and procedures.
- Manage physical asset inventories and cycle count programs.
- Ensure asset tracking accuracy through ERP systems (SAP), RFID, barcode, or other digital technologies.
- Investigate and resolve inventory and asset discrepancies.
- Oversee asset acquisition, transfer, maintenance, and disposition processes.
- Support financial audits and fixed asset compliance requirements.
- Establish KPIs for asset utilization, accuracy, losses, and recovery.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve asset visibility and reduce waste.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, IT, and Manufacturing teams.
Program & Stakeholder Management (Tracking Asset system)
- Manage process and documentation initiatives as structured programs with defined scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, validate processes, and secure approvals.
- Facilitate workshops, process walkthroughs, and validation sessions.
- Communicate status, risks, and dependencies to leadership and stakeholders.
Governance, Change Control & Compliance
- Establish and enforce governance for process and documentation changes.
- Ensure updates follow formal change control and approval processes.
- Support internal and external audits by providing controlled, up-to-date documentation.
- Ensure processes comply with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Management
- Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for simplification or automation.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives tied to Inventory Asset tracking process, trade compliance and finance.
- Capture lessons learned and best practices for reuse across sites and functions.
- Enable knowledge transfer through clear documentation and structured training materials.
Typical KPIs
- Asset inventory accuracy (%)
- Asset utilization rate
- Inventory variance $
- Lost or missing asset rate
- RFID / barcode scan compliance
- Audit compliance score
- Asset cycle count completion rate
What are we looking for?
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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Trade compliance or related field.
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Experience with SAP, ERP, WMS, or asset management systems.
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Knowledge of inventory control, Lean Manufacturing, and root cause analysis.
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Strong analytical and leadership skills.
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Experience with RFID,or digital asset tracking is highly desirable.
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Reporting Structure
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In most manufacturing organizations, an Asset Control Manager reports to: · Supply Chain Director
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or shared services environments.
- Experience with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics).
- Program or Project Management certification (PMP, PgMP, or equivalent).
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
- Experience working in multi-site or global organizations.
Key Competencies
- Process analysis and documentation excellence
- Program planning and execution
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Change and governance discipline
- Attention to detail and clarity
- Ability to translate complex processes into clear, usable documentation
What do we offer?
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
- Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.
Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination.