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POSITION SUMMARY

The Inventory Program Manager supports the execution and coordination of corporate inventory management initiatives across manufacturing sites. This role is responsible for tracking and monitoring inventory optimization programs, validating alignment between planning and purchasing activities, and providing standardized analysis and reporting to support inventory health and inventory reduction objectives.

The position works closely with site materials, planning, and procurement teams to review predefined inventory metrics, assess alignment of planning parameters to established policies, follow up on agreed actions, and surface risks, gaps, or inconsistencies for escalation. The Inventory Program Manager supports implementation of corporate inventory programs and ensures timely communication of status, trends, and issues across stakeholders.

This role operates in a crossfunctional environment and influences outcomes through collaboration, data, and clear communication rather than direct authority. The Inventory Program Manager serves as a corporate linkage between site execution and defined inventory governance frameworks, supporting consistency, visibility, and disciplined followthrough across the network.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track and support the execution of corporate inventory management and inventory optimization programs across manufacturing sites.
• Monitor predefined inventory metrics and indicators, including backlog and work order alignment, purchase order alignment, delivery frequency, excess and obsolete inventory, and prioritized part segments, and provide regular status reporting.
• Work with site materials, planning, and procurement teams to review inventory planning parameters and validate alignment to established policies, classifications (e.g., ABC/XYZ), and approved planning frameworks.
• Follow up on agreed inventory actions and initiatives, track progress against commitments, and surface risks, gaps, or delays for appropriate escalation.
• Support the implementation of procurement and materials inventory programs by coordinating activities, collecting data, and communicating status and outcomes.
• Facilitate reviews with site teams to understand drivers of excess and obsolete inventory, document root cause categories, and track corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain standardized inventory analysis and reporting to support visibility, trend identification, and informed decisionmaking by stakeholders.
• Serve as a crossfunctional point of coordination between sites and corporate partners, ensuring clear communication, consistent application of inventory governance, and disciplined followthrough on inventoryrelated initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• 2-5 years of experience supporting supply chain, materials management, inventory management, or related operational functions in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Experience participating in or coordinating inventoryrelated projects or improvement initiatives, including tracking actions, monitoring metrics, and supporting implementation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract, review, and interpret data related to inventory, planning, and material flow to identify trends, gaps, and risks.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and planning tools at a user or reporting level, with the ability to navigate systems, review data, and support standardized analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications used for analysis, reporting, and communication.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to collaborate crossfunctionally and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong organizational and followup skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, track actions, and operate effectively in a fastpaced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior handson experience in sitelevel materials management, supply chain planning, or purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of inventory planning concepts and methodologies such as ABC/XYZ classification, minmax planning, PFEP, or demanddriven supply chain principles.
• Experience supporting inventory optimization efforts, including excess and obsolete inventory reviews, parameter validation, or inventory reduction initiatives.
• Userlevel experience with Oracle, CyberPlan, or other planning and scheduling systems for data review, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience building, maintaining, or utilizing standardized dashboards or reports (e.g., Power BI or similar tools) to support operational visibility and decisionmaking.
• Exposure to change initiatives or process improvements, with demonstrated ability to support adoption through communication, coordination, and followup.

Certifications (Preferred)

• APICS / ASCM certification (e.g., CPIM) or equivalent supply chain or materials management certification.
• Formal training or experience in project coordination or structured improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, or project management fundamentals).

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 $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

 Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

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.