Strategic Production Planning Lead

Vertiv Group Corporation; Romsey; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Planning Supervisor to lead the production planning function, ensure material flow, and maintain on-time delivery. The role requires coordinating demand, supply and capacity while supervising planners and driving continuous improvement of planning processes and KPIs.

Based in Romsey, the role collaborates with purchasing, production, logistics and engineering to resolve capacity gaps, govern master data, and support S&OP initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years experience in production planning or supply chain within manufacturing
• Strong ERP/MRP knowledge
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capability

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production planning and scheduling activities to align with customer demand and factory capacity
• Coordinate with purchasing, production, logistics, and engineering to resolve supply or capacity gaps
• Monitor WIP levels and manage order release to maintain stable flow
• Lead, coach, and develop production planners to achieve performance and development objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on flow, lead time reduction, and KPI tracking

Skills

Planning

Leadership

Cross-functional

Data-driven

Continuous improvement

Accountability

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Planning Supervisor to lead the production planning function, ensure material flow, and maintain on-time delivery. The role requires coordinating demand, supply and capacity while supervising planners and driving continuous improvement of planning processes and KPIs.

Based in Romsey, the role collaborates with purchasing, production, logistics and engineering to resolve capacity gaps, govern master data, and support S&OP initiatives.