Sr. Manager, Process Improvement - Planning and Purchasing

Vertiv, in Westerville, Ohio, is hiring a Sr. Manager, Process Improvement - Planning & Purchasing This role will lead the development of Planning and Purchasing operational excellence efforts for the Americas region.

The Sr. Manager, Process Improvement - Planning and Purchasing is responsible for driving process improvements for the Planning and Purchasing organizations to optimize their ability to perform, including processes and tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a team of 4-6 Operations Excellence Specialists and drive them to meet process improvement objectives.
• Identify team project and process metrics. Track progress and implement continuous improvement processes and related tools.

Audit and assess as necessary.

• Work cross functionally with Purchasing, Planning, Materials Management, Procurement, Operations, VOS, Master Data Management, Engineering, IT and Quality groups to improve internal processes and tools related to the Purchasing and Planning organizations.
• Review current Buyer & Planner processes and tools and recommend and drive improvements and standardization to enhance effectiveness and efficiency across all AMER plants.
• Work with Purchasing and Planning to understand current pain-point problems with current processes and drive solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Drive VOS best practices across Materials management organization, assuring Rigorous operating cadence, Continuous improvement, and best practice sharing.
• Supports and in some cases leads project management activities for process improvement projects.
• Ensures that standard work and other required process documentation is complete and current.
• Supports with training of newcomers and periodic retraining of the current team members.
• Builds relationships with business stakeholders that facilitate the realization of strategic and financial value.
• Work with the IT team to request and implement system process and reporting enhancements.
• Lead process improvement and sustaining training sessions to ensure team and stakeholders understand processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in process improvement leadership
• At least 7+ years of experience in a materials management, purchasing or material planning function.
• Experience with production planning and / or purchasing processes as functional leader
• Strong analytical skills and expert user at Microsoft Excel
• Extensive experience with ERP / MRP systems
• APICS or CPM certification is highly preferred
• A strong business acumen
• Ability to work within a matrix management environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Project Management Skills - ability to organize and schedule people and tasks
• Black belt certification is highly preferred
• Highly organized and can multi-task

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

No Special Physical Requirements

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

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

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments.

With more than 27,000 people worldwide and over $ billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people..