Materials Planning Manager
Vertiv · Westerville
POSITION SUMMARY
The Materials Planning Manager is a centralized team role responsible for ensuring on-time supply of materials across multiple manufacturing facilities within the Thermal AMER Business Unit. This role focuses on reviewing material supply for critical materials in the 8-week to 24-month planning horizon, coordinating with factory Materials Management teams, Procurement, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery in support of on-time customer order fulfillment.
Additionally, this role collaborates with factory teams and Procurement to execute sourcing projects that secure external supply capacity to support long-term internal capacity growth plans aligned to SIOP. The Materials Planning Manager provides critical input on mid-term and long-term supply risks to the constrained supply plan and drives necessary actions to ensure material availability across the planning horizon. This position requires strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills, combined with the initiative to drive projects from idea through execution and completion.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and monitor material supply for critical materials across the 8-week to 24-month planning horizon, identifying risks and gaps that could impact on-time delivery of customer orders
- Coordinate with factory Materials Management teams, Procurement, and suppliers to resolve material supply issues and ensure timely delivery across multiple manufacturing facilities
- Translate SIOP outputs into actionable material supply plans, driving necessary actions to ensure supply of material in the mid-term to long-term planning horizon
- Provide input on mid-term and long-term supply risks that need to be accounted for in the constrained supply plan
- Collaborate with factory teams and Procurement to identify, initiate, and execute sourcing projects that secure external supply capacity aligned to long-term internal capacity growth plans
- Drive sourcing projects from idea through execution and completion, managing timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes
- Develop and maintain visibility to critical material supply status across the Thermal AMER BU, escalating risks and constraints as appropriate
- Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with factory Materials Management, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams
- Engage directly with suppliers as needed to address supply constraints, capacity concerns, and delivery performance
- Support the SIOP process by providing material supply intelligence, constraint analysis, and risk assessments
- Identify opportunities to improve material supply reliability, reduce lead times, and mitigate supply chain risk across the BU
- Monitor supplier capacity and performance to proactively identify risks to long-term growth plans
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field
- 4-8 years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, procurement, or planning within a manufacturing environment
- Strong familiarity with the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process and the ability to translate SIOP outputs into material supply actions
- Demonstrated project management skills with a track record of driving projects from concept through execution and completion
- Experience coordinating across multiple manufacturing sites and cross-functional teams
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries without direct authority
- Self-starter with the initiative to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive action independently
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess supply risks, evaluate capacity constraints, and develop mitigation plans
- Experience with ERP/MRP and SCM systems (Oracle, Cyberplan, Kinaxis, or equivalent)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present supply risks and recommendations to leadership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- The role is primarily based in an office environment but may requiring site visits and interaction with production teams.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols.
- 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.
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
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 help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
- 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.
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
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 help.join@vertiv.com
The Materials Planning Manager ensures the timely availability of critical materials across Thermal AMER manufacturing facilities by coordinating with factory teams, Procurement, and suppliers to support customer demand and reduce supply risks. This role manages material planning across an 8-week to 24-month horizon, supports sourcing initiatives to secure capacity for future growth, and identifies supply constraints that impact long-term planning. The position plays a key role in maintaining supply continuity through strong project management, cross-functional collaboration, and execution of strategic supply initiatives.