Strategic Materials Planner & Buyer

Vertiv Group Corporation; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Buyer to join the materials team at our Ironton, OH plant. The role coordinates Purchasing, Planning and Production to ensure material is available when required on the shop floor.

You will run CTB daily, identify gaps, expedite POs, and provide early visibility to Planning and Purchasing to prevent constraints, while supporting accurate schedules and smoother production flows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in stockroom, warehousing, or inventory movement.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Running CTB daily to validate material availability against the production plan.
• Identifying material gaps, risks, and shortages ahead of build dates.
• Proactively expediting purchase orders and coordinating with suppliers as needed.
• Providing early visibility to Planning and Purchasing on potential constraints.
• Supporting accurate production schedules through real-time material status.
• Reducing last-minute disruptions and escalation events.
• Coordinate with department leaders to account for material shortages/needs.
• Ensure material needed for production is available and reported accurately in the system.

Skills

Stockroom experience

Inventory management

Decision making

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BS in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Buyer to join the materials team at our Ironton, OH plant. The role coordinates Purchasing, Planning and Production to ensure material is available when required on the shop floor.

You will run CTB daily, identify gaps, expedite POs, and provide early visibility to Planning and Purchasing to prevent constraints, while supporting accurate schedules and smoother production flows.