Materials Flow Engineer

Summary Dedicated to optimizing the movement, storage, and control of materials throughout the production areas and supply chain processes. This role is responsible for designing efficient material flow systems, improving logistics operations, and ensuring the right materials are delivered to the right place, at the right time, with minimal waste.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Logistics, Engineering, and Purchasing to align material flow systems with business goals.
• Analyze, design, and implement optimized material flow strategies that ensure end-to-end synchronization across suppliers, internal operations and warehouse environments.
• Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the current material flow and propose data-driven solutions.
• Support implementation of automated material handling systems, digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives focused on connected and intelligent material handling.
• Continuously monitor KPIs related to materials movement such as throughput, cycle time, delivery and inventory accuracy.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen events and Lean Manufacturing projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, ergonomic, and environmental standards in all flow system designs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in materials flow engineering, supply chain logistics, or lean manufacturing.
• Familiarity with lean tools such as value stream mapping, takt time analysis, and inventory decoupling strategies.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP) for integrated planning and material control.
• Six Sigma certification or Lean Manufacturing training is highly desirable.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• English Level Intermediate, sustain business conversations fluently.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• The role is primarily based in a manufacturing facility, requiring regular site visits and interaction with production teams.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols.
• The role involves extended periods of sitting in front of a computer.
• Occasional standing or walking may be required during meetings, presentations, or site visits.
• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment with controlled temperature and lighting.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 10% travel to different plants locations and suppliers 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 About Vertiv Vertiv is a $10 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company.

We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 30,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more. 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. 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. #LIN-JT1