Materials and Manufacturing Planning Specialist

Join a High-Performance Culture That Drives Innovation and Excellence

AtVertiv we dont just hire talentwecultivate leaderswhodriveinnovation andengageteams to push the limits of whats possible. As a global leader incritical digital infrastructure we are scaling up to meet the demands ofAI data centers and next-gen technologyand we need bold high-performing individuals like YOU to take us to the next level.

Why Vertiv

• High-Performance Culture:We empower you tothink big execute with excellence and deliver impact. Ourperformance-driven mindsetrewards those who challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change. Over50 CEO Awardsare given annually to recognize top talent moving the needle forward.
• Leadership Without Limits:Leadership at Vertiv goes beyond just titlesits about accountability trust and ownership. Our leadersengage and drivewithcollaboration innovation and customer-centric thinking setting the foundation for anaction-focused culture.
• Limitless Growth & Learning:We believe in continuous development. Whether throughrotational programs or high-impact projects youll have the opportunity toexpand your expertise and grow your career.
• A Place for Everyone:Our commitment toinclusionensures that all employees unique strengths and perspectives are valued.Your voice matters your growth is prioritized and your success is celebrated.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Turn demand inventory and supply signals into executable replenishment and deployment decisions across the EMEA service-parts network. The role moves planning from fragmented reactive activity to central exception-based control.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Run the agreed demand inventory supply and deployment planning cadence for assigned product families customers or locations.
• Monitor shortages projected stockouts E&O exposure and supplier constraints; prioritize exceptions by customer and service impact.
• Recommend replenishment purchase allocation expedite and cross-network transfer actions; ensure approved purchase requirements are converted to released POs within the defined SLA.
• Optimize safety stock min/max and stocking policies using demand variability lead time criticality and target service level.
• Maintain planning parameters and master-data quality; investigate data defects and coordinate corrective actions with accountable owners.
• Support Kinaxis and related planning-tool deployment validate recommendations and help transition repeatable low-risk decisions toward controlled automation.
• Produce clear root-cause and recovery plans for stockouts and overdue supply and contribute to weekly/monthly performance reviews.
• Partner with MU planners Purchasing Network Management Order Management and suppliers to maintain one EMEA plan and rebalance inventory proactively.
• Monitor excess stock and proposed E&O reduction and scrubbing.

EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES

• Experience in supply chain operations engineering business or analytics.
• Relevant experience in demand inventory supply materials or service-parts planning.
• Strong analytical skills; advanced Excel and experience with ERP/planning tools. Kinaxis Oracle and Power BI are advantageous.
• Able to convert data into priorities decisions and concise management communication.
• Comfortable working across countries functions and time zones in English.
• Structured problem-solving ownership and an exception-management mindset.

SUCCESS MEASURES

• Service level / OTD and fill-rate performance.
• Forecast accuracy and bias for assigned scope.
• Stockout and projected-stockout recovery time.
• Parts availability
• Inventory turns E&O reduction and rebalancing benefit.
• Planning-parameter and master-data accuracy.

KEY INTERFACES

Head of Planning & Purchasing; Purchasing; Network Management; Order Management; Product/Engineering; Master Data/IT; suppliers and logistics partner.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs 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
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