Materials and Manufacturing Planning Specialist

Vertiv; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Materials and Manufacturing Planning Analyst to shape material strategy and forecast-driven purchasing for the Infrastructure Solutions business.

You will translate product roadmaps and demand plans into strategic material signals, enabling suppliers to plan capacity and invest confidently. This role sits upstream from production and emphasizes reducing material complexity and improving supply resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle, Kinaxis).
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers and Engineering teams to understand BOM requirements for initial forecasting of supply.
• Lead material readiness assessments for new product introductions, platform transitions, and engineering change orders (COs).
• Analyze BOM structures to identify commonality and standardization to reduce material complexity and cost.
• Support/Analyze forecast accuracy at material and supplier level; identify variances and implement corrective strategies.
• Develop standard work, playbooks, and best practices for BOM strategy reviews.
• Translate 6–24 month demand forecasts into material-level supplier forecasts with clear signals.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering

Tools

Oracle

Kinaxis

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Materials and Manufacturing Planning Analyst is a forward‑looking role dedicated to shaping Vertiv’s material future, not managing its day‑to‑day execution. This position is responsible for developing BOM level material strategies that impact forecasting and buying of materials to support the Infrastructure Solutions business. The analyst operates upstream from production, translating product roadmaps, demand plans, and SIOP outputs into strategic material signals that enable Vertiv’s suppliers to plan capacity, allocate resources, and invest with confidence.

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Materials and Manufacturing Planning Analyst is a forward‑looking role dedicated to shaping Vertiv’s material future, not managing its day‑to‑day execution. This position is responsible for developing BOM level material strategies that impact forecasting and buying of materials to support the Infrastructure Solutions business. The analyst operates upstream from production, translating product roadmaps, demand plans, and SIOP outputs into strategic material signals that enable Vertiv’s suppliers to plan capacity, allocate resources, and invest with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers and Engineering teams to understand BOM requirements for initial forecasting of supply


• Lead material readiness assessments for new product introductions, platform transitions, and engineering change orders (COs), evaluating BOM impacts months before production


• Analyze BOM structures to identify commonality, standardization, and consolidation opportunities that reduce material complexity, lower cost, and improve supply resilience


• Support/Analyze forecast accuracy at the material and supplier level; identify systemic variances and implement corrective strategies to improve signal quality


• Develop standard work, playbooks, and best practices for BOM strategy reviews


• Impact near, mid- and long-range demand forecasts (6–24 months) into material‑level supplier forecasts that provide clear demand signals across the supply base

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.


• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management. Experience in manufacturing environment is a plus.


• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle, Kinaxis).


• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus.


• Ability to work effectively across departments in a fast‑paced environment.


• Experience planning for engineered-to-order (ETO), configure-to-order (CTO), or complex manufactured products


• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis; experience with planning/BI tools preferred


• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• The role involves extended periods of sitting in front of a computer.


• Occasional standing or walking may be required during meetings, presentations, or site visits.


• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment with controlled temperature and lighting.

Time Travel Required

• Occasional travel to different office locations, client sites, or conferences may be necessary. (10%)

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

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission‑critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us 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 [e-mail].

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.