Job DescriptionOur Anderson, SC facility is seeking a strategic and results-driven
Process Improvement, Materials & Manufacturing Planning Specialist to optimize and standardize supply chain and planning processes across our manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, improving business processes, and partnering across functions to create scalable solutions that drive efficiency, improve customer responsiveness, and support on-time delivery.
Working in a fast-paced Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Configure-to-Order (CTO) manufacturing environment, you'll collaborate with Materials Management, Production Planning, Purchasing, Operations, IT, and global stakeholders to implement process improvements, strengthen planning capabilities, and advance digital transformation initiatives.
What You'll DoAs the Process Improvement, Materials & Manufacturing Planning Specialist, you will lead initiatives that improve planning accuracy, material availability, and operational performance while helping build standardized, scalable processes across the organization.
Process Improvement & Operational Excellence- Analyze, map, and redesign core supply chain and planning processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
- Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and value stream mapping initiatives that eliminate waste and improve performance.
- Develop standardized work instructions, SOPs, and process governance documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence.
Materials Planning & Inventory Optimization- Improve MRP planning strategies, reorder parameters, lead times, and safety stock settings.
- Enhance demand and supply planning processes to minimize shortages while optimizing inventory levels.
- Improve master data accuracy and consistency across manufacturing sites.
- Support implementation of advanced planning tools and analytical capabilities.
Production Planning & Scheduling- Partner with production planners and schedulers to improve scheduling accuracy and execution.
- Develop standardized scheduling practices, KPIs, and performance metrics.
- Improve coordination between customer orders, engineering releases, and manufacturing operations.
- Support implementation of finite capacity planning and digital scheduling solutions.
Purchasing & Supplier Collaboration- Improve purchasing workflows and purchase order processes to increase responsiveness and compliance.
- Develop supplier performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support supplier collaboration through digital planning tools, portals, and automated processes.
- Partner with Global Procurement to execute strategic sourcing initiatives.
Systems, Analytics & Digital Transformation- Collaborate with ERP and IT teams to improve system functionality and planning capabilities.
- Champion digital transformation initiatives that improve visibility, reporting, and decision-making.
- Develop dashboards and KPIs that measure planning effectiveness, material availability, inventory performance, and schedule adherence.
- Utilize data to identify trends, solve problems, and drive operational improvements.
Change Management & Cross-Functional Leadership- Lead implementation of new processes, tools, and best practices across multiple functions.
- Develop training materials and facilitate workshops for planners, buyers, schedulers, and materials teams.
- Build strong partnerships across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, and IT.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational discipline.
What We're Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Production Planning, or Manufacturing Operations.
- Experience working in Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and/or Configure-to-Order (CTO) manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated success leading process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Infor, or similar platforms.
- Experience utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional and global teams.
- Experience supporting digital transformation, advanced planning systems, or manufacturing process optimization is highly preferred.
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
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