• Materials Planner

    Vertiv Group Corp. (Columbus, OH)


    Job Description

    Job Summary

    The Materials Planner supports new product development and product sustaining tasks. The Materials Planner provides direct daily support to Engineering groups by focusing on shipping & receiving, sourcing, technical specifications, systems-entry, coordinate & implement custom parts shipping and address shipping discrepancies.

     

    This position will be based onsite at our Vertiv Thermal Lab - 1050 Dearborn Dr., Columbus, OH 43085.

    Responsibilities:

    + Manage inventory / stocking plans and inventory control for parts / components / assemblies

    + Provides sourcing support for components and materials for the New Product Development Team.

    + Responsible for shipping & receiving; PIT / forklift experience required.

    + Work closely with design engineering groups to ensure necessary components are ordered, arrive on time, and meet expectations.

    + Keep updated shipping records and work with custom local project releases and deliverables.

    + 5S for new and existing components throughout the lab. Maintain an inventory database of lab resources.

    + Work with Lab Supervisor, Test Engineers, Test Technicians, and Development Engineers as needed on daily basis with ordering, receiving, organizing, and all other aspects related to sourcing components, materials, instrumentation, general supplies, and other misc. lab items.

    Requirements:

    + Minimum High School Diploma; Associate's Degree a plus

    + PIT / Forklift experience for Shipping and Receiving

    + Experience with Inventory control

    + Prefer experience with ERP systems such as Oracle for ordering and receiving.

    + Good Microsoft Office skills including Office, Excel, and Word

    + Basic working knowledge of mechanical concepts and ability to verify incoming components are accurate and correct per engineering prints.

    + Data-entry systems familiarity & Inventory experience - Oracle, Agile, etc.

    + Good planning, organizing, documentation, and communication skills.

    + Ability to multitask and operate in cross functional Global Development Teams.

    + Proficient in English

    + Excellent communication skills with a professional attitude towards customer relations.

    + Self-directed, good problem-solving skills.

     

    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

     

    About Vertiv

     

    Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

     

    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.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    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 [email protected].

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