Global Planning Master Data Senior Analyst

Vertiv Corporation; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation in Ohio is seeking a Planning Master Data Senior Analyst to govern and improve planning master data and parameters across our global network. You will drive data quality, standardization, and the alignment of ERP/MRP settings with corporate standards to ensure reliable supply plans.

You will partner with Global and Regional Planning, Materials Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, IT, and Finance to implement global standards, monitor data health, and lead improvements that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply planning, materials planning, MRP, supply chain analytics, or master data.
• Strong understanding of MRP, production planning, inventory management, BOMs, routings, lead times, and supply planning processes.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP and/or advanced planning systems.
• Advanced Excel and data-analysis skills; experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools preferred.
• Experience with large, complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and multiple manufacturing locations.

Responsibilities

• Global Planning Parameter Governance and ownership of lead times, safety stocks, reorder points, lot sizes, and planning policies.
• Monitor master data quality; identify inconsistencies and propose improvements.
• Develop data-quality dashboards and reports; establish automation for parameter validation.
• Standardize planning parameters across regions (AMER, EMEA, China, India, Asia).
• Act as SME for ERP, APS, and planning-system implementations; translate requirements into data specs.
• Collaborate with Global/Regional Planning, Materials Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, IT, Finance, and Product Management.
• Lead improvement projects on planning stability, material availability, and inventory reduction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel

Power BI

ERP/MRP

Cross-functional work

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Oracle

Kinaxis

SQL

Job description

Job Description Position Summary

The Planning Master Data Senior Analyst is responsible for the governance, accuracy, standardization, and continuous improvement of planning master data and planning parameters across the global manufacturing and distribution network. The position serves as a subject matter expert for planning parameters that drive MRP, production planning, material planning, capacity planning, inventory, and supply planning. The role partners closely with Global and Regional Planning, Global and Regional Materials Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, NPDI, Engineering, Finance, and IT to establish global standards, improve data quality, and ensure that planning systems generate reliable and actionable supply plans. The Senior Analyst will lead initiatives to identify, analyze, and correct master data and parameter issues that impact material availability, inventory, lead times, production schedules, planning stability, and customer delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Planning Parameter Governance
   • Planning lead times
   • Safety stocks
   • Reorder points / Min-Max
   • Lot sizes, MOQ and order multiples
   • Planning time fences
   • Demand and supply planning settings
   • Make/Buy indicators
   • MRP planning policies
   • Sourcing and replenishment parameters
   • Supplier lead times
   • Manufacturing lead times
   • Capacity and scheduling parameters
   • Planning BOM and routing-related parameters

   Establish parameter ownership, approval processes, review frequency, and escalation mechanisms.

2. Master Data Quality & Analytics

   Monitor planning master data quality and identify parameter inconsistencies, missing data, and abnormal values.

   Develop data-quality dashboards, reports, and exception-management processes.

   Analyze the impact of master data on shortages, inventory, schedule adherence, and supply performance.

   Establish thresholds and automated checks for critical planning parameters.

3. Global Standardization

   Develop and deploy global planning parameter standards across all regions: AMER, EMEA, China, India, Asia and manufacturing locations.

   Identify differences between plants and determine opportunities for standardization.

   Support harmonization of planning processes and parameters during new plant/product implementations.

   Document global standards, business rules, and operating procedures.

4. Planning System & Digital Transformation

   Act as the Planning Master Data SME for ERP, APS, and planning-system implementations and enhancements.

   Translate business planning requirements into system and master-data requirements.

   Support implementation and optimization of planning tools such as ERP/MRP and advanced planning systems.

   Participate in testing, data migration, validation, and deployment activities.

   Identify opportunities for automation and AI-enabled master-data monitoring.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

   Partner with Global / Regional Planning, Global / Regional Materials Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, NPDI, IT, Finance, and Product Management.

   Work with plant teams to resolve root causes of parameter and master-data issues.

   Provide training and guidance to planners, buyers, and master-data teams.

   Facilitate global alignment on planning-data ownership and governance.

6. Continuous Improvement

   Lead or support improvement projects focused on:

   • Planning stability / Material availability / Inventory reduction / Lead-time accuracy / Schedule adherence / Supplier performance / Planning automation

   Use data analysis and root-cause methodologies to identify systemic planning-data issues.

   Establish KPIs to measure planning master-data health and process adherence.

Key Deliverables / KPIs

• Planning master-data accuracy and completeness
• % of critical parameters within approved standards
• Parameter exception closure rate
• Planning BOM / routing accuracy
• Lead-time accuracy
• Safety-stock and inventory parameter accuracy
• Reduction in material shortages caused by master data
• Reduction in excess / obsolete inventory caused by incorrect parameters
• Planning stability / schedule adherence
• Master-data governance compliance
• Automation of parameter validation and exception management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply planning, materials planning, MRP, supply chain analytics, or master data.
• Strong understanding of MRP, production planning, inventory management, BOMs, routings, lead times, and supply planning processes.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP and/or advanced planning systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and data-analysis skills; experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools preferred.
• Experience with large, complex manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and multiple manufacturing locations.

Preferred Experience

• Oracle, Kinaxis, or similar planning platforms.
• Planning master-data governance.
• ERP/APS implementation or transformation projects.
• Manufacturing environments with ETO, CTO, or complex configurable products.
• SQL, Power BI, or other data-analysis/automation tools.
• Experience developing global planning standards and governance.
• Experience with AI/digital applications in supply-chain planning.