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Vertiv · 2 weeks ago

Process Excellence Manager - Materials Management and Supply Chain

Westerville, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Vertiv is a company focused on driving global process standardization and optimization in supply chain management. The Process Excellence Manager will oversee materials management, production planning, and purchasing, ensuring efficient supply chain execution while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Process Design and Optimization

Map, analyze, and redesign core business processes across materials management, planning, and purchasing functions

Standardize global processes, ensuring alignment with best practices and business objectives

Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and value stream mapping methodologies

Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and governance frameworks

Materials Management and Planning

Define and optimize materials planning logic (MRP, reorder strategies, lead-time settings, safety stock parameters)

Improve master data accuracy and standardization across sites

Enhance demand/supply balancing and rescheduling processes to reduce shortages and excess inventory

Drive adoption of advanced planning tools and analytics

Production Scheduling Excellence

Establish standardized scheduling principles and performance metrics (e.g., adherence, frozen zones, constraint management)

Partner with plant schedulers to improve visibility and synchronization between order entry, engineering release, and production execution

Support implementation of digital scheduling or finite capacity planning solutions

Purchasing and Supplier Collaboration

Streamline sourcing and purchase order processes to improve responsiveness and compliance

Define and roll out supplier performance metrics and feedback mechanisms

Lead initiatives to integrate suppliers into planning visibility (e.g., portal, EDI, or planning collaboration tools)

Support global procurement strategy execution and purchasing process automation

Performance Measurement and Reporting

Develop KPIs to measure process efficiency, material availability, and schedule adherence

Lead regular process reviews and continuous improvement cycles

Implement root cause analysis frameworks for chronic planning or purchasing issues

Systems, Tools, and Data Enablement

Collaborate with IT/ERP teams to improve planning and procurement system functionality (ERP, APS, MRP, supplier portals)

Champion digital transformation and data-driven decision-making

Ensure consistent global use of tools and templates across all sites

Change Management and Training

Drive organizational adoption of new processes and tools through structured change management

Develop training materials and conduct workshops for global teams (planners, buyers, schedulers, and materials managers)

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline

Qualification

ERP/MRP systemsProcess improvement toolsSupply Chain ManagementAnalytical skillsProject managementStakeholder managementDigital transformationCommunication skills