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Job description
Vertiv is hiring a Director, Materials and Manufacturing Planning in Westerville, OH to lead delivery strategy, daily monitoring, and risk identification, with primary responsibility for delivery and inventory. This role drives operations within SIOP(Sales, Inventory, Operations & Planning), master scheduling, NPDI (New Product Development Introduction), and overall materials management strategy, governance, and continuous improvement. They will improve On-Time Delivery through planning and purchasing enhancements and lead inventory optimization programs. Alongside leadership, they will review, propose, and implement processes from Order to Delivery, including production planning, inventory parameters, and master data. They are responsible for formulating and executing the strategic plan to achieve operational goals.
Responsibilities:
Organize overall delivery strategy and daily monitoring, risk identification; hold primary responsibility for overall delivery and inventory.
Be fully responsible for SIOP , Master Scheduling, NPDI and drive overall materials management strategy and tactics, governance and continuous improvement, Materials Planning and Inventory Control strategy, develop and improve processes and system requirements to improve efficiencies in the overall Materials Management area.
Be responsible for the inventory strategy and supporting plants in driving reduction programs.
Act as an expert and give directions to improve the overall SIOP, Planning and Purchasing processes with responsibilities between different functions.
Responsible for Business Unit Supply & Inventory planning (SIOP); facilitates interactions with Plants, Procurement and LOB during SIOP Process.
Lead and Organize SIOP from Materials management per product line.
Establish system job standards and organize general business training, share platform best practices.
Centrally manage platform-level tasks, such as common data maintenance and support, platform system planning and rollouts, and common Global business interfaces
Develop and implement master data quality programs for related planning attributes within our business system.
Develop and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive over all improvements in the Inventory and planning areas.
Together with our IT organization identify, specify and prioritize business system and process improvements within the area of his responsibility.
Supporting the direction and the vital alignment and direct communication between material planning, regional purchasing, order management and customers.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related discipline.
MBA or related advanced degree strongly preferred
Requirements
10+ years of experience in Materials management and Inventory control
8+ years managerial experience
Experience in a plant or manufacturing environment
Strong analytical skills and expert user at Microsoft Excel.
A strong business acumen
Ability to work within a matrix management environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
Process improvement skills
Project Management Skills - Ability to organize and schedule people and tasks
Excellent communications skills – written & verbal
Highly organized and can multi-task
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
High-Performance Culture
Innovation
Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
Own It
Act With Urgency
Foster a Customer-First Mindset
Think Big and Execute
Lead by Example
Drive Continuous Improvement
Learn and Seek Out Development
Promote Transparent & Open Communication
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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Worksite address
westerville, OH, 43082, US
Who can apply
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