EMEA Materials Management Specialist

Brief Description:

Support the central EMEA Materials Management teams by ensuring high-quality data, robust parameter governance, and consistent reporting across all plants. The Specialist provides the foundational accuracy needed to improve service, reduce DIO/E&O, stabilize planning, and lift execution discipline across purchasing, inventory and production planning.

Responsibilities:

Parameter & Data Governance

• Maintain and validate planning/purchasing, inventory parameters (lead time, MOQ, SS, min/max, sourcing rules, segmentation).
• Run parameter audits; identify anomalies, gaps, and drift vs. standards.
• Ensure data quality and alignment between ERP (Oracle) and E2Open/APS systems.
• Maintain parameter change logs and support approval workflows.

Reporting & Analytics Support

• Update and maintain weekly/monthly dashboards: OTIF, PDSL/RDSL, DIO, E&O, plan stability, expedite spend.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of inputs for KPI scorecards and plant performance reviews.
• Prepare standard reporting packs for governance cadences (weekly risk review, monthly MM review).

Control Tower Support

• Gather and validate shortage, supplier, capacity, and confirmation-related data.
• Support the Senior Analyst in building and maintaining risk heatmaps and early-warning signals.
• Track corrective actions and follow-ups with plants.

Process Standardization & Documentation

• Assist in maintaining SOPs, checklists, parameter standards, and MM playbooks.
• Support training materials and knowledge-sharing documentation across plants.
• Coordinate updates to standard templates used by purchasing and planning teams.

System & Integration Support

• Perform basic integration checks between Oracle, E2Open, and APS (data consistency, missing parameters, inactive items).
• Support Power BI dataset updates and simple data modelling tasks (with guidance).

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in materials management, production planning, purchasing, supply chain analytics, or data management.
• Good understanding of ERP/MRP logic (Oracle experience preferred).
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI familiarity a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong data accuracy and problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to work with multiple plants and stakeholders in a structured, disciplined manner.

The anticipated salary range for this role in the Nové Mesto nad Váhom locality is between 18 645 € to 23 306 € gross per year —salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. Compensation ranges are determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria including skills, experience, and job responsibilities. In addition to the salary listed above, a detailed overview of additional compensation, including bonuses and benefits, will be provided during the initial interview.

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