Materials and Manufacturing Planning Manager

Job DescriptionThe Vertiv Corporation in Lincoln, Nebraska is searching to backfill a recent promotion. The Materials and Manufacturing Planning Manager position provides leadership, direction and ensures strategic deployment of materials management within the manufacturing site and its production line(s). Responsibilities include amongst others: SI&OP forecast management and review, development of materials and resource plan, master scheduling, production planning, materials planning/buying and inventory planning. This role will also be the conduit for big projects ensuring materials and resources planning. On the strategy side, this function will work with procurement and logistics to set material plans driven by market needs of finish goods and commodity strategies.This key position operates in a matrix organizational structure and works closely with Sales, Operations and Demand Management, Procurement and Logistics.ResponsibilitiesAccountable for the production of accurate monthly accounts for the Country Business in accordance with Company guidelines, policies and proceduresAccountable for the production of Statutory Financial Accounts in compliance with Local Accounting standards (Local GAAP) / IFRS / IAS)Accountable for the production of monthly accounts in accordance with US GAAP for consolidation purposes Accountable for ensuring an appropriate Financial Close calendar is followed in compliance with internal and external reporting timetables and proceduresAccountable for ensuring account reconciliations and full reviews of the P&L and Balance sheet are performed on a regular basisAccountable for the production and quality assurance of accurate statutory reports in compliance with regulatory requirements and any statistics required for the company’s subsidiaries within their regionAccountable for the audit processes within their country, including statutory, local tax and other specific regulatory audits and submissionsAccountable for the continuous review of financial controls within their country ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the group's accounting records and financial systems Overall management of the Country Consolidation process (which will become applicable for Vertiv International GMBH in the future) and the internal and external reporting timetableDrive, in conjunction with the GBS, the production of and implementation of SOX compliance by ensuring that written controls are in place for all finance processes, and enforced and communicated within their countryAccountable for compliance of EMEA working capital according to set Company Policies and Procedures, also ensure that accurate working capital information is fed on a timely basis to Group TreasuryIdentify risks and ensure appropriate provisionsProvide support as required to the EMEA Controller on ad hoc initiatives through the provision of information pertaining to strategic and tactical projectsSupport the integration and/or demerger of businessesBuild and maintain close working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient communicationQualificationsRequired/ Minimum Qualifications:Minimum 5 years' experience in a controlling role, ideally with an audit background.Chartered accountant with strong technical accounting skills.Additional / Preferred QualificationsDemonstrable experience in implementing and using ERP systems, preferably Oracle.Strong interpersonal skills, advanced Excel skills, and fluency in German and English.Self-starter with the ability to manage a varied workload and drive change processes.Physical & Environmental RequirementsPotentially long working hours during monthly and annual closing. Daily presence in Company’s offices is required, with limited possibility to work from remote.Time Travel Neededup to 15%THE VERTIV OPPORTUNITYThe successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.Our Core Principles: Safety | Integr…

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