Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inventory & Operational Forecasting Manager is responsible for developing and translating operational and inventory data into forward-looking insights that support business performance. This role wills support analysis and reconciliation of forecasts across demand, supply, and inventory, connecting business strategy, execution, and financial outcomes.

This position plays a critical role in identifying drivers of performance, diagnosing root causes of variances, and delivering clear, data-driven recommendations to support decision-making. The role operates in a cross-functional environment and influences outcomes through analysis, insight, and collaboration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with plant and planning teams to support and improve operational and inventory forecasting processes
• Analyze and reconcile forecast inputs across demand, supply, and execution to identify gaps, misalignment, and improvement opportunities
• Evaluate forecast accuracy and performance, identifying root causes of variation and systemic drivers
• Assess forecast assumptions, risks, and confidence levels, and clearly communicate implications to stakeholders

Data Analysis & Business Insight

• Analyze large and complex datasets to evaluate operational and inventory performance
• Identify root causes of inventory imbalances, service issues, and execution gaps
• Reconcile inconsistencies across systems, plans, and data sources

Decision Support & Recommendations

• Translate analysis into clear, actionable recommendations with defined risks and tradeoffs
• Proactively identify and communicate performance risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities
• Support leadership decision-making by connecting operational performance to financial outcomes

Inventory Performance Management

• Monitor key inventory metrics, including days inventory on hand (DIO), excess and obsolete inventory, and supply-demand alignment
• Explain drivers of inventory performance across sites, product segments, and planning assumptions
• Support inventory optimization initiatives and track results of corrective actions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with demand planning, supply planning, materials, procurement, operations, and finance teams
• Facilitate alignment across functions by providing a consistent, fact-based view of performance
• Support coordination and follow-through of planning and inventory-related initiatives

REQUIRED

• 7+ years of experience in forecasting, inventory management, supply chain analytics, or related disciplines
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large, complex datasets
• Demonstrated ability to translate data into insights and actionable recommendations
• Experience operating in fast-paced environments with evolving or incomplete information
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP or planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in retail merchandise planning, demand forecasting, or inventory planning
• Experience reconciling data across multiple systems (forecasting, financial planning, and operational systems)
• Understanding of the relationship between sales, margin, supply chain, and inventory performance
• Experience with reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or similar)

COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments
• Sound judgment and ability to make recommendations based on incomplete information
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
• Ability to collaborate and influence across cross-functional teams

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This role operates in a cross-functional, matrixed environment and requires collaboration across multiple business functions and levels of the organization.

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

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

VERTIV 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
• Promote transparent & open communication

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.