Buyer/Planner

POSITION SUMMARY

The Buyer / Production Planner is responsible for planning and executing purchasing and production planning activities to support on-time customer delivery. This role manages purchase orders, confirms and tracks supplier delivery dates, and develops production schedules for various departments aligned with customer demand and available capacity. All production planning and purchasing tasks will be done by this role in a growing and dynamic business. This is an on-site position in Georgetown, Texas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to approved suppliers Confirm supplier delivery dates and proactively follow up on open orders Communicate delivery updates, delays, and risks to internal stakeholders Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements Monitor production capacity, material availability, and demand to adjust schedules as needed Coordinate with operations to ensure alignment between the plan and execution Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate material supply to support production Complete and monitor system transactions related to purchasing, inventory, and production

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications:

2-4 years of experience in purchasing, production planning, or supply chain Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems Strong organizational and planning skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills (internal and supplier-facing) Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or Management or related Experience with Oracle

APICS / CPIM

certification Experience in a manufacturing environment with CNC machining and assembly.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

No Special Physical Requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts,)

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED

Up to 10% 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 Open & Transparent Communication At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. 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@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