What are the responsibilities and job description for the NPI Coordinator position at jci?
Location: Vega – 7610 39 Street, Edmonton, Alberta Position Summary The NPI Coordinator is responsible for supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by ensuring materials availability, coordinating logistics, and maintaining accurate project schedules. This role acts as a critical link between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and program management to enable successful prototype builds, pilot runs, and product launches. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in coordinating complex cross-functional activities in a fast-paced environment. Materials Coordination Ensure timely availability of materials for prototype, pilot, and pre-production builds Track and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) readiness and changes Identify long-lead items and expedite critical components Resolve shortages and supply risks Maintain material readiness visibility Logistics & Inventory Management Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics Arrange transportation between suppliers and sites Manage inventory for NPI builds including kitting Track excess or obsolete materials Ensure proper handling and traceability Scheduling & Build Coordination Maintain NPI schedules aligned with milestones Coordinate prototype and pilot builds Monitor schedule adherence and risks Support build readiness meetings Cross-Functional Communication Act as coordination point between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality Provide updates on material readiness and schedule Escalate issues impacting timelines Continuous Improvement Support improvements in materials, logistics, and scheduling processes Implement standard work and best practices Participate in lessons learned Future Responsibility (Role Evolution) Data Tracking & Reporting will be added in the future to support dashboards, KPI tracking, and ERP data accuracy. Required Qualifications Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field. 2–5 years experience in NPI, supply chain, or manufacturing. Basic understanding of BOMs, ERP/MRP systems, and logistics. Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request. Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.