Director Materials and Manufacturing Planning

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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. About Us The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPLES 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vertiv