About this role
Who are we?
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
We are currently seeking a Production Planner to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy!
The Production Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating manufacturing activities to ensure efficient production flow, on-time delivery, and optimal inventory levels. This role works closely with production, procurement, logistics, and sales to balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity.
What kind of work will you be doing?
- Develop and maintain production plans and schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and capacity constraints
- Monitor production progress and adjust plans to address delays, shortages, or capacity issues
- Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure material and capacity availability
- Analyze MRP outputs and take corrective actions for shortages or excess inventory
- Communicate production plans, changes, and priorities to internal stakeholders
- Track key planning KPIs such as OTD, schedule adherence, and inventory levels
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning processes
- Participate in S&OP / demand review meetings as required
What will make you successful?
- 2–5 years of experience in production planning or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Cyberplan)
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities
- Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement tools
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning tools is a plus
If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!
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
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Other facts
About Vertiv
Vertiv is a global leader in critical digital infrastructure for applications in data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments.
As businesses, industries, and communities become more connected, we pioneer and deliver end-to-end power and cooling technologies to help our customers stay resilient, optimized, and future-ready.
With our industry-leading innovative technologies and global services network, we are fueling the revolution of the digital world - keeping technology ecosystems running efficiently and without interruption.
Vertiv is supercharging data’s potential; accelerating the pace of technology, raising the bar for accelerated compute and redefining the limits of densification.
The world depends on data we power and cool™
What you'll do
- The Production Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating manufacturing activities to ensure efficient production flow and on-time delivery. This role involves monitoring production progress, adjusting plans, and coordinating with various teams to balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity.
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