Strategic Inventory & Forecasting Lead

Socket.dev; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Westerville, Ohio, seeks an Inventory & Operational Forecasting Manager to translate forecast data into actionable insights that drive performance across demand, supply, and inventory. You will partner with plant and planning teams to improve forecasting processes and support data-driven decision making.

The role focuses on identifying drivers of variance, communicating risks, and delivering recommendations tied to financial outcomes, with exposure to ERP systems and tools like Excel

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in forecasting, inventory management, supply chain analytics, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large, complex datasets.
• Experience operating in fast-paced environments with evolving or incomplete information.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP or planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant and planning teams to support and improve operational and inventory forecasting processes
• Analyze and reconcile forecast inputs across demand, supply, and execution to identify gaps, misalignment, and improvement opportunities
• Evaluate forecast accuracy and performance, identifying root causes of variation and systemic drivers
• Assess forecast assumptions, risks, and confidence levels, and clearly communicate implications to stakeholders
• Translate analysis into clear, actionable recommendations with defined risks and tradeoffs
• Proactively identify and communicate performance risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities
• Support leadership decision-making by connecting operational performance to financial outcomes
• Monitor key inventory metrics, including DIO, excess and obsolete inventory, and supply-demand alignment

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Supply chain analytics

Excel

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Vertiv in Westerville, Ohio, seeks an Inventory & Operational Forecasting Manager to translate forecast data into actionable insights that drive performance across demand, supply, and inventory. You will partner with plant and planning teams to improve forecasting processes and support data-driven decision making.

The role focuses on identifying drivers of variance, communicating risks, and delivering recommendations tied to financial outcomes, with exposure to ERP systems and tools like Excel