Materials and Manufacturing Planning Manager

Vertiv•Westerville, OH

2h•Remote

About The Position

Inventory Program Manager leads and supports Corporate Materials Management & Inventory program initiatives. The scope of this function encompasses the comprehensive aspects of both Supply Chain Planning and Purchasing activities. Activities and deliverables relate to reporting, project management and follow up, leading efforts for optimum part planning, developing and leading inventory reduction programs, development and maintenance of critical metrics/KPIs for inventory reduction projects. Additionally, this role is integral to providing ongoing support for attaining improvements in ITO / DIO and other operational improvement objectives. Works closely with the Vertiv sites on managing Delivery Frequency and inventory planning parameters within the ERP system. Interface between all plants and departments.

Requirements

High school diploma.
1-3 years leading deployment or improvement related projects
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment, strong organizational skills.
Good communication skills, and influence with/without authority.
Solid technical acumen is Microsoft applications, ERP, and other analytical software.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years’ hands-on operational experience in site-level Supply Chain Management; Planning & Purchasing.
Fundamental expertise in Demand Drive Supply Chain, PFEP, Min-Max.
Demonstrated accomplishments and ability for Inventory Management functionality and optimization
Application knowledge and deployment of Oracle and Cyberplan or other Planning software.
Powert BI programming expertise and/or experiential deployment.
Proven Change Management capabilities.
Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
APICS Certification, Next Level Purchasing or similar disciplined organizations
Professional Project Management distinction.

Responsibilities

Reviews and follows up on projects to reduce and optimize inventory with purchasing and planning teams. Metrics include but are not limited to backlog and work order alignment, purchase order alignment, delivery frequency and top 100 items.
Reviews and follows up on planning parameters with material planners and materials departments across Americas to make sure they are aligned with plan for every part according to ABCXYZ classifications.
Follow up and track implementation of procurement inventory programs.
Review with materials team excess and obsolete reasons and actions.
Inventory Program manager is responsible for analyzing materials planning parameters, identifying areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions to address those areas.
Analytical skills: Inventory Program Manager needs to be able to collect, analyze, and interpret data related to the materials organization. Should be able to identify patterns, trends, and issues in the data, and use that information to inform decision-making.
Business knowledge: should have a good understanding of the industry in which the organization operates, as well as the specific products and services that the organization offers. Should also have a broad understanding of business processes and best practices.
Technical knowledge: Position should be familiar with various technologies and software programs that are used in the organization, as well as the technical aspects of the organization's products and services.
Communication skills: Inventory Program Manager should have good verbal, written and presentation skills, as they will need to communicate with various stakeholders, including managers, project owners, and end-users.
Problem-solving skills: Inventory Program Manager should be able to identify problems, develop and evaluate potential solutions, and implement effective solutions.
Project management skills: Position should be able to manage projects related to the implementation of solutions, including creating project plans, managing resources, and monitoring progress.
Adaptability: Position should be able to adapt to changing business needs and priorities and be willing to learn new skills and technologies as needed.
Overall, the role of an Inventory Program Manager requires a diverse set of knowledge, skills, and personal qualities, and it is important to continuously develop and enhance these requirements to be successful in the field.