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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

Materials managementProgram managementSupply chain executionERP systemsRisk managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsPMP certificationAPICS certificationInfluencing skillsProblem-solving skills

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 designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers and industrial facilities.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.24B
Key Investors
Starboard ValuePlatinum Equity
2022-10-20Post Ipo Equity
2020-02-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.24B
2020-02-10IPO

Leadership Team

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Giordano Albertazzi
Chief Executive Officer
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Peter Lambrecht
Vice President Sales EMEA
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