Data Governance Specialist, Materials and Manufacturing Planning

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This role is responsible for ensuring data accuracy across many different avenues for the Materials Management team. This role is critical in driving the data pipeline for the Purchasing & Planning organizations, assist with data entry, assuring data used is clean, aligned and ready within the ERP and connected systems, be able to see opportunities for improvement initiatives relevant to data management, and document and train on data processes.

Their goal is to create a “right the first time” data pipeline – eliminating downstream rework, holds or mismatched data causing delays in execution and reporting or incorrect signals. Other tasks as needed within Materials Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Buyer, Planner, and Scheduler KPI Governance

Ensure KPI data is complete, accurate, and aligned across sites.

Document issues impacting data quality and coordinating resolution with IT partners.

Material Requirements Planning Data Governance & System Health

Partner with the Materials Management team to optimize MRP logic, including testing and long term performance monitoring.

Lead master data cleanup initiatives to improve system accuracy.

Lead Time Management

Maintain, monitor, and validate published lead times.

Item Attribute Completeness & Cross Functional Coordination

Track completeness and accuracy of item attributes.

Coordinate reviews and corrections across multiple teams to ensure timely updates.

Operational Management KPI Governance

Ensure all sites use consistent logic and definitions when calculating key manufacturing KPIs.

Document KPI discrepancies and lead efforts to standardize measurement and resolve issues.

Customer Delivery Performance Metrics

Govern internal process adherence and data accuracy to maintain global reporting integrity.

Lead activities required to ensure compliance with global delivery-performance standards.

Produce and manage reporting for global, regional, site, and customer specific delivery metrics.

Enhancements & System Improvements

Coordinate end user testing for Material Requirements Planning enhancements across sites.

Assist in documenting business requirements and submitting tickets for system improvements.

Work cross functionally with Purchasing, Planning, Materials Management, Procurement, Operations, Master Data Management, Engineering, IT and Quality groups to improve internal data quality.

Work with Purchasing and Planning to understand current pain-point problems with current data processes and drive solutions to improve accuracy, effectiveness and efficiency.

Lead necessary analyses and drive necessary automation developments directly and or with IT support, as needed.

Reporting, analytics, and metric development when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a Supply Chain Management or related field; Business, Operations or similar field of study, and/or equivalent work experience can be in lieu of degree

1-3 years of experience in data governance or materials planning, or minimum of 2 years in supply chain or operations

Engineering experience a plus

Strong proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred)

Strong analytical skills and tool experience; including Excel, Minitab or Power BI

Experience in PDSL, OTD, and other planning metrics

Strong business acumen

Ability to work within a matrix management environment

Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively, with attention to accuracy and detail

Highly organized and can multi-task, ability to handle high pressure situations

Excellent problem-solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in complex, multi-site manufacturing or global supply chains

Experience in thermal, power and/or infrastructure solutions product portfolios

Strong understanding of SIOP processes and forecasting methodologies

Project Management training or certification a plus

Lean/Six Sigma certification or hands on process improvement experience

Power BI experience

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

10% or less

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

Promote Transparent & Open Communication

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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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.