Planner

Vertiv; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Planner in Ironton, Ohio to organize and optimize production plans and inventory. The role requires coordinating with engineering, purchasing, and material teams to ensure timely availability of parts and efficient shop-floor execution.

The ideal candidate will bring stockroom and inventory movement experience, proficiency in ERP systems, and a collaborative mindset to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School or GED
• 3-5 years of experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a stockroom, warehousing, or inventory movement

Responsibilities

• Develop a stable run strategy for assigned products to optimize production and inventory
• Communicate daily/weekly plans with the production team
• Ensure changeover times, standard hours, rates and capacity are reflected in plans
• Interface with Engineering to establish forecasts and schedules
• Ensure parts for production are ordered internally or via suppliers
• Confirm material availability and reporting accuracy in the system
• Create shop orders on IFS to fulfill production needs
• Issue materials upon process completion
• Close shop orders and report operations for completed jobs
• Coordinate with department leaders on material shortages/needs
• Coordinate with purchasing on external orders
• Coordinate with material team on material requirements and deliveries
• Develop and maintain daily/weekly/monthly reports
• Apply 5S techniques to workspace and inventory
• Maintain knowledge of products and parts
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Stockroom experience

Inventory management

Production planning

Communication

Cross-functional

Analytical thinking

5S

Teamwork

Problem solving

Coaching

Education

BS in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

IFS

Job description

Job Description

Vertiv is currently looking to hire a new Planner in Ironton, Ohio to their team. This employee would exemplify great organization skills, communication skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This employee would also provide excellent production support for internal and external customers pertaining to inventory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a stable run strategy of assigned products to optimize production, inventory, and efficiency.
• Communicate daily/weekly plan with production team.
• Ensure change over times, standard hours, rates and demonstrated capacity are accurately reflected in the daily/weekly/monthly plans.
• Interface with Engineering to establish high level forecast/schedule.
• Ensure that all parts necessary for production are ordered internally or outsourced through suppliers.
• Ensure that the material needed for production is available and reported accurately in the system.
• Create any shop orders on IFS to fulfill needs of production.
• Issue material upon completion of process.
• Once parts are completed on the shop floor, close out existing shop orders and report operations in the system to account for completed jobs
• Coordinate with department leaders to account for any material shortages/needs.
• Coordinate with purchasing in relation to external orders.
• Coordinate with material team in relation to material requirements and deliveries.
• Develop and maintain daily/weekly/monthly reports as needed.
• Apply 5S techniques (sorting, set in order, systematic cleaning, standardizing, and sustaining) to workspace, and inventory storage.
• Maintain knowledge of products and parts.
• Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Job Qualifications

• High School or GED
• 3-5 years of experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a stockroom, warehousing, or inventory movement

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Business Administration preferred
• Knowledge in MPR (Manufacturing Resource Planning)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of various methods of shipping and ability to determine the best and most economical method of shipment
• Demonstration skills in decision making and organization
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment
• Handle conflict situations effectively
• Show initiative demonstrated by seeking additional related assignments, pursuing self-development, proactively looking for alternatives and solutions and assuming additional responsibilities
• Ability to coach and mentor other employees

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Sitting for long periods of time

Time Travel Required

• None

THE VERTIV OPPORTUNITY

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principles

Safety | Integrity | Respect | Teamwork | Inclusion

Our Strategic Priorities

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Vertiv 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

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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