**RESPONSIBILITIES**- Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements for inventory-related projects.- Inventory Management: Implement and maintain effective inventory management practices, including inventory control, optimization, and accuracy.- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline inventory management processes, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with procurement, logistics, warehousing, and other relevant teams to ensure seamless inventory operations.- Inventory Analysis: Conduct regular analysis of inventory levels, trends, and variances to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.- Vendor Management: Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of inventory, negotiate contracts, and resolve any issues that may arise.- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to inventory management, such as stockouts, overstocking, and obsolete inventory.- Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory management and provide regular reports to management on project progress and performance. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate project updates, challenges, and successes to stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure alignment with organizational goals.- Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices related to inventory management, including inventory valuation and financial reporting requirements.**QUALIFICATIONS****Minimum Job Qualifications**:- 5+ years of experience in procurement field.- Preferably, a bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Logistics, or related fields.- Additional certifications in procurement management or supply chain are an advantage.**Preferred Qualifications**:- Understanding of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation.- Knowledge of supply chain principles, logistics, and inventory management.- Ability to analyze data, assess costs, and make informed decisions based on financial and market analysis.- Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders effectively.- Capability to negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve favorable outcomes.- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Being meticulous in evaluating supplier capabilities, assessing quality, and ensuring compliance.**EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS****PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**No Special Physical Requirements**ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS**- No Special environmental demands**TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED**10%**_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 DevelopmentNo 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, O, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
