Material and Mfg Planning Director • Manufacturing at Vertiv Group Corporation

 Responsibilities: -

• Facilitate and lead the operational global SIOP process including meetings, managing agendas, action items, and ensuring alignment across all functional areas.
• Manage the  AC power supply  consolidation across Mexicali and Delaware and align with , BU’s and strategic platforms. producing a rolling 12-24 month estimate of  supply plan in units.
• Conduct scenarios to manage/prioritize backlog, capacity, growth, constraints, that support executive decision making.
• Champion change to ensure companywide adoption of the SIOP process. 
• Mentor and develop a high-performing Materials planning and purchasing  team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer-centricity.
• Develop and implement material planning strategies for the assigned products lines.
• Create and maintain global MPS plans based on demand, capacity, and inventory policies.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate local measures to optimize inventory days.
• Identify and address potential shortages or excesses in inventory and deploy execution of action at local level.
• Use data analytics to drive continuous improvement in material planning processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and demand teams to align material planning with overall business objectives.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to address material-related issues and develop solutions.
• Support new product development and introduction processes by ensuring material availability.
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in material planning processes.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Lead or participate in projects aimed at improving supply chain performance.

Qualifications: -

Minimum Job Qualifications: -

• 10 years of work experience in similar position 
• Excellent knowledge of process management and how to leverage data and software to support process.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. 
• Advanced knowledge of excel
• Excellent leadership skills 
• Project management skills 
• Previous experience with regional matrixed companies preferred 
• Demonstrates agility and the ability to meet tight deadlines and make quick decisions in a very versatile environment
• Ability to effectively interpret and communicate details, into concise and understandable facts, numbers, and actionable items.
• Must be a change agent, never satisfied with the status quo. Initiates action, overcomes obstacles, make progress and drive a process or project from start to finish as an individual or within a team to achieve acceptable results

Preferred Qualifications: -

• University education in management, economics, engineering, or another technical field
• Preferred APICs or CPM certifications
• Accuracy, consistency
• Interaction with all levels within the organization
• Ability to work in a matrix management environment
• Independence, works with minimal supervision
• Ability to understand customer/client issues and creatively apply solutions for first-rate results
• Organizes people and plans tasks; manages multiple projects concurrently
• Advocates for new ideas, even if they involve risk; delegates responsibility and empowers teams to make decisions; provides constructive feedback to others
• Applies systems thinking to generate solutions; focuses more on process than isolated events; uses tools for problem definition
• Systematic approach to identifying problem areas and opportunities
• Openness to change (positive or negative) in response to new information

Education And Certifications: -

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited course of study in business logistics, engineering, supply chain, operations management, or related field. Master's degree preferred

Physical Requirements: -

• No Special Physical Requirements

Environmental Demands: -

• No Specific Environmental Demands  
• 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.

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