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[Apply on Vertiv Holdings’s careers site →](https://egup.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/20276339) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Vertiv Holdings](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/) / Process Excellence Manager – Materials Management ## Job description ### Position Summary The Process Excellence Manager drives global process standardization, optimization, and digitalization across Materials Management, Production Planning & Scheduling, and Purchasing in a multi-site Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Configure-to-Order (CTO) environment. The role ensures efficient and scalable supply chain execution, balancing flexibility with control to support on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and customer responsiveness. ### Responsibilities - Process Design and Optimization Map, analyze, and redesign core business processes across materials management, planning, and purchasing functions. Standardize global processes, ensuring alignment with best practices and business objectives. Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and value stream mapping methodologies. Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and governance frameworks. - Materials Management and Planning Define and optimize materials planning logic (MRP, reorder strategies, lead-time settings, safety stock parameters). Improve master data accuracy and standardization across sites. Enhance demand/supply balancing and rescheduling processes to reduce shortages and excess inventory. Drive adoption of advanced planning tools and analytics. - Production Scheduling Excellence Establish standardized scheduling principles and performance metrics (e.g., adherence, frozen zones, constraint management). Partner with plant schedulers to improve visibility and synchronization between order entry, engineering release, and production execution. Support implementation of digital scheduling or finite capacity planning solutions. - Purchasing and Supplier Collaboration Streamline sourcing and purchase order processes to improve responsiveness and compliance. Define and roll out supplier performance metrics and feedback mechanisms. Lead initiatives to integrate suppliers into planning visibility (e.g., portal, EDI, or planning collaboration tools). Support global procurement strategy execution and purchasing process automation. - Performance Measurement and Reporting Develop KPIs to measure process efficiency, material availability, and schedule adherence. Lead regular process reviews and continuous improvement cycles. Implement root cause analysis frameworks for chronic planning or purchasing issues. - Systems, Tools, and Data Enablement Collaborate with IT/ERP teams to improve planning and procurement system functionality (ERP, APS, MRP, supplier portals). Champion digital transformation and data-driven decision-making. Ensure consistent global use of tools and templates across all sites. - Change Management and Training Drive organizational adoption of new processes and tools through structured change management. Develop training materials and conduct workshops for global teams (planners, buyers, schedulers, and materials managers). Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline. ### Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred). ### Experience 8+ years in supply chain, production planning, or materials management roles. Proven experience in ETO/CTO manufacturing environments. Experience leading global or multi-site process improvement initiatives. ### Skills Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor, or similar). Proficiency with process improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen). Excellent analytical, facilitation, and project management skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management across global teams. Familiarity with advanced planning systems and digital transformation initiatives. Travel 30-50% Within the US and Global ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 7, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 72 days - Location: Westerville, OH, United States[Apply on Vertiv Holdings’s careers site →](https://egup.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/20276339) ## More jobs at Vertiv Holdings ### [Application Engineer - Thermal Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/0abe5a323c179e9f9681/) Westerville, OH, United States ### [Controls Deployment Leader – Thermal Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/cee25d400cc22ebcec03/) Westerville, OH, United States ### [Director, Inventory Strategy and Planning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/e876b73e13f187b215c5/) Westerville, OH, United States ### [Director, Large Program Execution](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/b093a98b524c0eb76c6c/) Westerville, OH, United States ### [Director, Solution Architect-High Density Power](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/6d511812cd486c1cd645/) Westerville, OH, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Materials & Process Engineer - Composites](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/3f48813cd136a2b4bd51/) General Dynamics · Marion, VA, US ### [Engineering Process Excellence Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/trane-technologies/jobs/e113799e9ab920fc1489/) Trane Technologies · Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America ### [Intern - Process Excellence Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/labcorp-holdings/jobs/203e01cf84ff2edf87ec/) Labcorp Holdings · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America ### [Process Excellence Lead, Finance Operations - Chase Travel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/5a7625e3d24b5f31b94a/) JPMorganChase · Houston, TX, United States ### [Financial Analyst, AR Process Excellence](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/trane-technologies/jobs/96d8f2cc91313bf8a2da/) Trane Technologies · Davidson, North Carolina, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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