At Vertiv, we build products that keep critical technologies running 24/7. We are proud we were the first to protect mainframes with precision cooling systems. We were the first to introduce an integrated enclosure system to distributed networks. We help some of the largest names in the industry bring new capacity online faster and at a lower cost when search and social media increased demand for storage and computing. Our portfolio spans power, thermal and infrastructure management products, software and solutions, and is complemented by a network of nearly 250 service centres worldwide.
The Production Planner plays a crucial role in optimizing production by forecasting, analyzing, and managing the capacity requirements of live orders, backlog and sales pipelines.
This role involves collaborating with various departments including the sales and project teams and the global LOB team to ensure efficient resource utilization, meeting on-time production demands, and maintaining a balance between supply and demand.
This position requires strong collaboration, a strategic mindset, analytical skills, and effective communication to contribute to the overall success of the production process.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Develop and maintain accurate plans, records and KPI of production schedules.
* Analyze production schedules, historical data, and market demand to develop accurate capacity plans.
* Collaborate with production, sales, and supply chain teams to understand current and future production requirements.
* Continuously monitor and adjust forecasts to reflect changes in demand or production capabilities.
* Liaise with sales, marketing, and procurement teams to gather information on market trends, customer demands, and potential disruptions.
* Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to align production plans with the Busbar LOB goals.
* Monitor production performance against capacity plans and key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Identify and analyze production bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
* Proactively identify potential risks to production capacity and develop contingency plans.
* Work with stakeholders to implement risk mitigation strategies.
* Evaluate and recommend process improvements to enhance production efficiency and capacity utilization.
* Generate regular reports on production capacity performance and present findings to relevant stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
* Proven experience in production planning, capacity planning, or a related role.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in Excel and smartsheet skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
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
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