Material Planner

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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We are currently seeking a Material Planner to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy

What kind of work will you be doing?Material Planning & Supply Management

• Manage material requirements according to production plans, customer demand, and MRP signals.
• Monitor material availability and identify potential risks impacting production schedules.
• Analyze shortages, constraints, and supply gaps, defining recovery actions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters and ensure data quality in ERP systems.

Supplier Management & Expediting

• Monitor supplier deliveries and ensure alignment with requested delivery dates.
• Perform proactive expediting of supplier orders within a 3-month planning horizon.
• Ensure timely supplier deliveries through expediting activities within a 3-month supply horizon.
• Follow up on delayed materials, *escalate* critical issues, and coordinate recovery plans.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and suppliers to improve delivery performance.

Production Support

• Ensure material availability for production lines according to the manufacturing schedule.
• Work closely with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams.
• Support prioritization decisions during supply constraints.
• Manage exceptions and implement mitigation actions to avoid production interruptions.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock according to business targets.
• Support reduction of excess and obsolete inventory.
• Balance availability needs with working capital objectives.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze material flow performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to process optimization projects related to planning, supplier collaboration, and supply chain performance.
• Promote standardization and best practices within the Materials organization.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Material availability / shortage performance
• Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Production schedule adherence
• Inventory level and inventory days
• Expedite activities and recovery effectiveness
• Supplier capacity and delivery risk management

What will make you successful?

• Experience in material planning, supply chain, or production planning roles.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Background

• Experience in manufacturing environments (ideally engineer-to-order / configure-to-order).
• Knowledge of BOM management, production flows, and supplier capacity management.
• English language proficiency.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

Safety. Integrity.Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

The anticipated salary range for this role in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy is between 38.000€ to 49.000€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week). Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensationis determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.

The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria.

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