Planning manager - campsie

Vertiv is the largest electrical switchgear manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, pioneering unique in-house integrated power solutions tailored to each individual client project. We believe that our people are our best asset and have invested in a highly qualified and experienced team of Engineers to work in our manufacturing facilities across three continents. With over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we are experts in providing technical services, project management services, and unrivalled customer support for every client project.

Job Summary

The Planning Supervisor is responsible for leading the production planning function to ensure optimal material flow, production schedule adherence, and on-time delivery. This role coordinates demand, supply, and capacity planning while supervising planners and driving continuous improvement of planning processes and KPIs.

Key responsibilities

Planning execution & coordination

• Supervise daily production planning and scheduling activities to align with customer demand and factory capacity
• Ensure feasible production plans considering material availability, capacity constraints, and priorities
• Coordinate with purchasing, production, logistics, and engineering to resolve supply or capacity gaps
• Monitor WIP levels and manage order release to maintain stable flow

Team leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop production planners to achieve performance and development objectives
• Define roles, responsibilities, and workload balancing within the planning team
• Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative team environment

Performance management

• Track and drive improvement of key planning KPIs such as:
• Production plan adherence / attainment
• On-time delivery
• Schedule stability
• Inventory and WIP levels
• Backlog management
• Conduct regular reviews and implement corrective actions

Process improvement

• Standardize planning processes, parameters, and master data governance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on flow, lead time reduction, and predictability
• Support digitalization and system enhancements related to planning tools and ERP

Communication & escalation

• Provide clear planning outlook and risk visibility to management
• Escalate material shortages, capacity constraints, and delivery risks with mitigation proposals
• Support S&OP / IBP processes with planning inputs

Preferred Skills

• Planning and organization
• Leadership and coaching
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Data-driven decision making
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Accountability and ownership

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years experience in production planning or supply chain within manufacturing
• Strong ERP/MRP knowledge
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capability

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: 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.

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 help.join@vertiv.com.