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Vertiv

NPDI Planner

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Vertiv is hiring an NPDI Planner to support New Product Development and Introduction projects. This person will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and ensuring material and build readiness for the successful introduction of new products. The NPDI Planner will accelerate project execution and improve response time for new customer requests by ensuring order ship date confirmations, work order alignment, and clear to build approvals throughout the NPDI cycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review and confirm ship dates alignment for the NPDI prototypes considering the project timelines and milestones.
  • Track, and manage work orders for engineering prototypes, manufacturing prototypes, and pilot runs.
  • Ensure work order alignment with BOMs.
  • Create Clear to Build analysis for prototype and pre-production builds according to project schedules and customer needs.
  • Monitor and track prototype build status, flagging risks or delays to cross-functional teams.
  • Coordinate material readiness and build capacity for each NPDI phase gate.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial/Mechanical), Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or a related field
  • 3–6 years of experience in planning or production control within a manufacturing or NPDI environment
  • Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and proficiency in data analytics (Oracle, SAP, Excel, etc.)
  • Experience managing work orders, BOMs, and production schedules.
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and operations
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines

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.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

  • May travel to different office or plants locations.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

VERTIV 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 transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 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.

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