Material Planning and Inventory controller

Thane, Maharashtra
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Category: Materials and Manufacturing PlanningJob Description:Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Regional Inventory Ownership & DIO Performance

Own regional inventory metrics including DIO, inventory turns, excess & obsolete (E&O), aged inventory, and inventory accuracy.
Translate global inventory and working capital strategy into a clear regional execution framework balancing service, cost, and cash.
Develop forward-looking inventory plans based on demand, supply, and production signals.
Drive structured regional inventory reviews with defined actions, accountability, and measurable follow-through.
E&O Monitoring.
Establish clear processes for inventory tracking, reporting, liquidation strategy, and root cause analysis (RCA).
Standardize stocking policies, safety stock methodologies, replenishment triggers, and lead-time assumptions.
Act as the regional escalation point for systemic inventory issues, driving structural solutions rather than reactive intervention.

3. Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence

Partner with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, Logistics, and SIOP leaders to influence decisions impacting inventory performance.
Challenge local optimization that creates regional or enterprise inefficiencies.
Facilitate structured cross-functional inventory reviews focused on trade-offs, risk mitigation, and sustainable improvements.

4. Process Transformation & Change Leadership

Introduce industry best practices in multi-site Inventory Control and inventory optimization.
Drive standardization and simplification initiatives to replace manual or experience-based approaches with data-driven planning models.
Drive behavioral and governance change in legacy environments.
Strengthen integration between planning systems, analytics, and operational execution.

5. System Integration & Continuous Improvement

Drives structural initiatives to reduce inventory while protecting service and operational stability.
Embed governance routines, KPI transparency, and performance rhythms across sites.
Define and institutionalize standardized inventory KPIs.
Partner with Digital and Analytics teams to advance predictive and automated inventory management capabilities.

Success Measures

Regional DIO targets year-over-year.
Reduction in excess & obsolete inventory through systemic improvements.
Item Classification in system driving Material Ordering & MRP

Required QualificationsEducation

Bachelor's in Engineering - Mechanical / Production
Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) in supply chain management preferred
ERP knowledge like Oracle , Kinaxis's, SAP

Certifications required

APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent professional supply chain certification.

Experience (Non-Negotiable)

Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain.
Minimum 5+ years in a multi-plant, regional, or enterprise-level role.
Experience leading multi-site planning or inventory transformation initiatives.
Worked / knowledge of HVAC products

About the Team:Work AuthorizationNo 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 EmployerWe 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.

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