Materials and Manufacturing Planning Senior Analyst
Vertiv, Corry, PA, United States
Overview
Job Title:
Production Planner
Location:
Corry, PA
Reports To:
Manager, Materials & Manufacturing Planning
The Production Planner independently owns production planning and scheduling for assigned product families or value streams and serves as a key contributor to the site’s master scheduling process. This role translates demand signals into executable production plans while balancing capacity, materials, and service requirements.
Responsibilities
Own short-, mid-, and near-term production schedules for assigned products or value streams
Translate forecasts, customer demand, and MPS targets into executable production plans
Manage schedule trade-offs across service, inventory, and capacity
Proactively identify risks to schedule stability and recommend mitigation plans
Support the Master Production Schedule (MPS) by validating feasibility of demand plans
Provide input on capacity constraints, lead times, and production flexibility
Participate in demand and supply alignment discussions (S&OE / execution reviews)
Help stabilize the frozen and slushy planning horizons through disciplined execution
Analyze labor, equipment, and material constraints across planning horizons
Partner with manufacturing leadership to resolve capacity gaps or sequencing challenges
Escalate systemic constraints and propose planning or structural improvements
Partner with Purchasing and Materials to ensure material availability aligns with production plans
Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality on changes impacting schedule feasibility
Communicate schedule priorities, risks, and changes clearly to operations and leadership
Maintain and improve planning master data (lead times, routings, lot sizes, BOM accuracy)
Track and analyze performance metrics such as schedule adherence, plan attainment, and inventory impact
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, stability, and responsiveness
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2-4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or materials planning
Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Infor etc.)
Experience balancing demand, capacity, and material constraints
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, scenario analysis)
Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
Ability to operate independently and influence without authority
Preferred Qualifications
APICS / ASCM CPIM certification
Experience in high-mix, make-to-order, or capacity-constrained environments
Exposure to S&OP / S&OE processes and demand planning concepts
Key Competencies (Master Scheduler-Aligned)
End-to-end planning ownership
Horizon-based thinking (execution vs. stabilization vs. future demand)
Strong business and operational acumen
Data-driven decision making
Clear, confident communication with leadership and operations
Comfort managing ambiguity and competing priorities
What Success Looks Like
Stable, achievable production plans that support MPS objectives
Reduced firefighting through proactive planning and risk identification
Improved alignment between demand, capacity, and inventory
Strong partnership with Manufacturing and Materials leadership
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
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
OUR BEHAVIORS
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. This description is provided by Vertiv for the production planning role. 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, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, 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@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
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.
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Job Title:
Production Planner
Location:
Corry, PA
Reports To:
Manager, Materials & Manufacturing Planning
The Production Planner independently owns production planning and scheduling for assigned product families or value streams and serves as a key contributor to the site’s master scheduling process. This role translates demand signals into executable production plans while balancing capacity, materials, and service requirements.
Responsibilities
Own short-, mid-, and near-term production schedules for assigned products or value streams
Translate forecasts, customer demand, and MPS targets into executable production plans
Manage schedule trade-offs across service, inventory, and capacity
Proactively identify risks to schedule stability and recommend mitigation plans
Support the Master Production Schedule (MPS) by validating feasibility of demand plans
Provide input on capacity constraints, lead times, and production flexibility
Participate in demand and supply alignment discussions (S&OE / execution reviews)
Help stabilize the frozen and slushy planning horizons through disciplined execution
Analyze labor, equipment, and material constraints across planning horizons
Partner with manufacturing leadership to resolve capacity gaps or sequencing challenges
Escalate systemic constraints and propose planning or structural improvements
Partner with Purchasing and Materials to ensure material availability aligns with production plans
Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality on changes impacting schedule feasibility
Communicate schedule priorities, risks, and changes clearly to operations and leadership
Maintain and improve planning master data (lead times, routings, lot sizes, BOM accuracy)
Track and analyze performance metrics such as schedule adherence, plan attainment, and inventory impact
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, stability, and responsiveness
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2-4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or materials planning
Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Infor etc.)
Experience balancing demand, capacity, and material constraints
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, scenario analysis)
Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
Ability to operate independently and influence without authority
Preferred Qualifications
APICS / ASCM CPIM certification
Experience in high-mix, make-to-order, or capacity-constrained environments
Exposure to S&OP / S&OE processes and demand planning concepts
Key Competencies (Master Scheduler-Aligned)
End-to-end planning ownership
Horizon-based thinking (execution vs. stabilization vs. future demand)
Strong business and operational acumen
Data-driven decision making
Clear, confident communication with leadership and operations
Comfort managing ambiguity and competing priorities
What Success Looks Like
Stable, achievable production plans that support MPS objectives
Reduced firefighting through proactive planning and risk identification
Improved alignment between demand, capacity, and inventory
Strong partnership with Manufacturing and Materials leadership
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
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
OUR BEHAVIORS
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. This description is provided by Vertiv for the production planning role. 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, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, 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@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
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.
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