Program Manager Materials Management
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Job Location:
Westerville, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the materials execution lead for major sales programs ensuring alignment between demand procurement production and logistics.
- Translate commercial requirements and project timelines into material and capacity plans across global sites and suppliers.
- Coordinate with buyers planners and manufacturing teams to secure material availability and prevent production delays.
- Lead cross-functional war rooms or program meetings ensuring rapid decision-making and escalation of supply risks.
- Develop and maintain program dashboards that track material status risks and key milestones for leadership visibility.
- Partner with sales finance and operations to validate material cost lead time and inventory investment impacts.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including long lead items single-source suppliers and capacity constraints.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy lead time reduction and supplier performance.
- Ensure compliance with corporate material management and SIOP processes while adapting to the unique needs of each sales opportunity.
- Act as the primary liaison between global supply chain and customer project teams to ensure commitments are met in full and on time.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Engineering or Business Administration; MBA or masters preferred.
- 4-8 years of experience in materials management program management or supply chain execution within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven success managing large complex customer programs or high-value orders with tight delivery timelines.
- Strong understanding of ERP systems SIOP/IBP processes and material planning tools (Oracle Kinaxis etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities under pressure.
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience with risk management and mitigation across global supply chains.
- PMP or APICS/ASCM certification preferred.
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 Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. . 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
- Promote Transparent and Open Communication
At Vertiv we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry andthe 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. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role please visit the companys career page located on 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
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 s ... View more
