Process Excellence Manager - Materials Management

Job Description Position Summary The Process Excellence Manager drives global process standardization, optimization, and digitalization across Materials Management, Production Planning & Scheduling, and Purchasing in a multi-site Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Configure-to-Order (CTO) environment. The role ensures efficient and scalable supply chain execution, balancing flexibility with control to support on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and customer responsiveness. Responsibilities 1. Process Design and Optimization Map, analyze, and redesign core business processes across materials management, planning, and purchasing functions. Standardize global processes, ensuring alignment with best practices and business objectives. Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and value stream mapping methodologies. Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and governance frameworks. 2. Materials Management and Planning Define and optimize materials planning logic (MRP, reorder strategies, lead-time settings, safety stock parameters). Improve master data accuracy and standardization across sites. Enhance demand/supply balancing and rescheduling processes to reduce shortages and excess inventory. Drive adoption of advanced planning tools and analytics. 3. Production Scheduling Excellence Establish standardized scheduling principles and performance metrics (e.g., adherence, frozen zones, constraint management). Partner with plant schedulers to improve visibility and synchronization between order entry, engineering release, and production execution. Support implementation of digital scheduling or finite capacity planning solutions. 4. Purchasing and Supplier Collaboration Streamline sourcing and purchase order processes to improve responsiveness and compliance. Define and roll out supplier performance metrics and feedback mechanisms. Lead initiatives to integrate suppliers into planning visibility (e.g., portal, EDI, or planning collaboration tools). Support global procurement strategy execution and purchasing process automation. 5. Performance Measurement and Reporting Develop KPIs to measure process efficiency, material availability, and schedule adherence. Lead regular process reviews and continuous improvement cycles. Implement root cause analysis frameworks for chronic planning or purchasing issues. 6. Systems, Tools, and Data Enablement Collaborate with IT/ERP teams to improve planning and procurement system functionality (ERP, APS, MRP, supplier portals). Champion digital transformation and data-driven decision-making. Ensure consistent global use of tools and templates across all sites. 7. Change Management and Training Drive organizational adoption of new processes and tools through structured change management. Develop training materials and conduct workshops for global teams (planners, buyers, schedulers, and materials managers). Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master's preferred). Experience 8+ years in supply chain, production planning, or materials management roles. Proven experience in ETO/CTO manufacturing environments. Experience leading global or multi-site process improvement initiatives. Skills Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor, or similar). Proficiency with process improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen). Excellent analytical, facilitation, and project management skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management across global teams. Familiarity with advanced planning systems and digital transformation initiatives. Travel 30-50% Within the US and Global The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES High-Performance Culture Customer Focus Operational Excellence Innovation Financial Strength VERTIV 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 About Vertiv Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. About the Team 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. Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vertiv Corporation