Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. Vertiv scores B on the Alion truth index.
JOB SUMMARY & ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Responsible for the planning and preparation of production programs for the manufacture of industrial products to monitor the master plan through the issuance of operations and materials to meet the level of delivery required by the customer. Optimizing the production and investment efficiencies of Inventory.
- Plan and prepare production schedules for the manufacture of products in the assigned areas in a timely manner.
- Level production to achieve the optimal use of both material resources and man-hours.
- Responsible directly for the control of shop orders within the production floor and changes of orders of the assigned areas, participating in daily meetings with production.
- Expedites operations and/or materials that are delaying production according to conditions preventing meeting the promised date
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly planning reports.
- KPIs maintenance in Tier meeting
- Gemba Walks
- Participate in Kaizen events
- Efficient with minimal supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Analysis, Solving Problems and Making Decisions
- Must be action-oriented with an eye for finding opportunity and solving problems.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Performs with a high sense of urgency
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications: (education, experience level, knowledge, skills, designations/certifications).
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Manufacturing or supply chain.
- At a minimum of three (5) years of planning of a manufacturing operation experience.
- Self-starter. Ability to solve problems, take responsibility and deliver results with a spirit of innovation and a strong commitment to excellence.
- Fluency in English (read, write and speak).
- Proficiency in use of MS Office Software - advanced PowerPoint skills required.
- Desirable experience using MRP or Enterprise systems in Planning or Production Control.
- APICS CPIM or CSCP desired but not required.
COMPETENCIES:
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrating Ethics and Integrity
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Analysis, Solving Problems and Making Decisions
- Communicating Effectively
- Must be action-oriented with an eye for finding opportunity and solving problems.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Analytical with a high sense of urgency
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
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 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].