Materials Planning - Lead Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate daily materials planning and scheduling activities.
• Ensure availability of materials to meet project timelines.
• Analyze demand forecasts and translate them into material requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimal stock to balance cost and service levels.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to expedite or adjust purchase orders.
• Track material shortages and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain material planning systems, reports, and KPIs.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve supply issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain and inventory management.
• Train and guide junior planners or coordinators as needed.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Material availability rate
• Inventory turnover ratio
• Stock-out frequency
• On-time delivery performance
• Forecast accuracy

About us

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

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the 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 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