Senior Manager, Planning Systems
Job Summary
Vertiv is transforming and digitizing supply chain capabilities by re-engineering business processes and implementing advanced technologies/systems that powers world-class operations, customer experiences, and AI-driven decision-making. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Planning Systems for our Digital Supply Solutions group.
Responsibilities
Lead Supply Chain Planning Transformation Program
Responsible for implementation of Advanced Planning capabilities
Manges portfolio of digital supply chain programs spanning across demand, supply, inventory and manufacturing planning
Works across teams and external partners to drive major transformation program
Scope, plan, and manage projects, quality of software development, risks, schedules, communication plans, and deliverables
Responsible for building a global template of supply chain planning capabilities and rollouts across 33+ and growing plants around the world
Planning Product & Architecture
Bridges the gap between business needs and IT capabilities
Build supply chain planning capabilities as a Product
Serves as primary IT contact to business stakeholders for all things planning
Brings a DevOps mindset and helps expand it into a CoE
Orchestrate executive-level partnerships with global integrators, utilizing performance scorecards to drive excellence in sustainability, cost, and capacity
Owes and manages relevant KPIs
Team Leadership and Talent Development
Mentor and grow a high-performing global team, fostering a data-driven culture to execute multi-year strategies
Responsible for team development, hiring and onboarding new talent
Thought Leadership & Mentorship
Revolutionize end-to-end supply chain models
Serve as a senior technical mentor to data engineers, solution architects, and product teams
Introduce best practices, emerging patterns, and modern architectural approaches
Influence stakeholders across business and technology with strong communication, storytelling, and technical depth
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Statistics, or related field. MBA or master’s preferred but not required.
12+ years of progressive experience in implementing supply chain solutions for major companies
Deep domain expertise in supply chain planning across multiple capabilities of demand forecasting, multi-level integrated supply planning, distribution, inventory optimization, manufacturing planning and scheduling, ATP/CTPMultiple E2E implementations of advanced planning technologies including Kinaxis Rapidresponse/Maestro, O9, Blue Yonder
Proven experience translating business processes into scalable digital solutions
Experience leading small to mid-size teams
Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and supply chain strategies (ETO/CTO, MEIO, VMI etc)
Kinaxis Maestro authoring and solution consultant certifications
Prior experience with global manufacturing environments
About Vertiv
Vertiv is a $10.2 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.