Inventory & Operational Forecasting Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inventory & Operational Forecasting Manager is responsible for developing and translating operational and inventory data into forward-looking insights that support business performance. This role wills support analysis and reconciliation of forecasts across demand supply and inventory connecting business strategy execution and financial outcomes.

This position plays a critical role in identifying drivers of performance diagnosing root causes of variances and delivering clear data-driven recommendations to support decision-making. The role operates in a cross-functional environment and influences outcomes through analysis insight and collaboration.

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

Data Analysis & Business Insight

• Analyze large and complex datasets to evaluate operational and inventory performance
• Identify root causes of inventory imbalances service issues and execution gaps
• Reconcile inconsistencies across systems plans and data sources

Decision Support & Recommendations

• 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

Inventory Performance Management

• Monitor key inventory metrics including days inventory on hand (DIO) excess and obsolete inventory and supply-demand alignment
• Explain drivers of inventory performance across sites product segments and planning assumptions
• Support inventory optimization initiatives and track results of corrective actions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with demand planning supply planning materials procurement operations and finance teams
• Facilitate alignment across functions by providing a consistent fact-based view of performance
• Support coordination and follow-through of planning and inventory-related initiatives

REQUIRED

• 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
• Demonstrated ability to translate data into insights and actionable recommendations
• 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

PREFERRED

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Finance Engineering or related field
• Experience in retail merchandise planning demand forecasting or inventory planning
• Experience reconciling data across multiple systems (forecasting financial planning and operational systems)
• Understanding of the relationship between sales margin supply chain and inventory performance
• Experience with reporting and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI or similar)

COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments
• Sound judgment and ability to make recommendations based on incomplete information
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
• Ability to collaborate and influence across cross-functional teams

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This role operates in a cross-functional matrixed environment and requires collaboration across multiple business functions and levels of the organization.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: 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 todays 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 34000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit 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

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