Director Materials and Manufacturing Planning

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 [email protected]. 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.