Materials and Manufacturing Planning Specialist
Vertiv HoldingsMaterials And Manufacturing Planning Analyst
The Materials and Manufacturing Planning Analyst is a forward-looking role dedicated to shaping Vertiv's material future, not managing its day-to-day execution. This position is responsible for developing BOM level material strategies that impact forecasting and buying of materials to support the Infrastructure Solutions business. The analyst operates u
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pstream from production, translating product roadmaps, demand plans, and SIOP outputs into strategic material signals that enable Vertiv's suppliers to plan capacity, allocate resources, and invest with confidence.
Responsibilities
• Partner with Project Managers and Engineering teams to understand BOM requirements for initial forecasting of supply
• Lead material readiness assessments for new product introductions, platform transitions, and engineering change orders (COs), evaluating BOM impacts months before production
• Analyze BOM structures to identify commonality, standardization, and consolidation opportunities that reduce material complexity, lower cost, and improve supply resilience
• Support/Analyze forecast accuracy at the material and supplier level; identify systemic variances and implement corrective strategies to improve signal quality
• Develop standard work, playbooks, and best practices for BOM strategy reviews
• Impact near, mid- and long-range demand forecasts (6–24 months) into material-level supplier forecasts that provide clear demand signals across the supply base
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management. Experience in manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle, Kinaxis).
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus.
• Ability