Vertiv · 3 hours ago
Program Manager - Materials Management
Vertiv is a global leader in mission-critical infrastructure technologies, and they are seeking a Program Manager for Materials Management. The role involves leading materials execution for major sales programs, ensuring alignment between demand, procurement, production, and logistics while mitigating supply chain risks.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the materials execution lead for major sales programs, ensuring alignment between demand, procurement, production, and logistics
Translate commercial requirements and project timelines into material and capacity plans across global sites and suppliers
Coordinate with buyers, planners, and manufacturing teams to secure material availability and prevent production delays
Lead cross-functional war rooms or program meetings, ensuring rapid decision-making and escalation of supply risks
Develop and maintain program dashboards that track material status, risks, and key milestones for leadership visibility
Partner with sales, finance, and operations to validate material cost, lead time, and inventory investment impacts
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including long lead items, single-source suppliers, and capacity constraints
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, lead time reduction, and supplier performance
Ensure compliance with corporate material management and SIOP processes while adapting to the unique needs of each sales opportunity
Act as the primary liaison between global supply chain and customer project teams to ensure commitments are met in full and on time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business Administration; MBA or master's preferred
4-8 years of experience in materials management, program management, or supply chain execution within a manufacturing environment
Proven success managing large, complex customer programs or high-value orders with tight delivery timelines
Strong understanding of ERP systems, SIOP/IBP processes, and material planning tools (Oracle, Kinaxis, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities under pressure
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience with risk management and mitigation across global supply chains
Preferred
MBA or master's preferred
PMP or APICS/ASCM certification preferred
Company
Vertiv
Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers and industrial facilities.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
Starboard ValuePlatinum Equity
2022-10-20Post Ipo Equity
2020-02-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.24B
2020-02-10IPO
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