Demand Planning Manager, Great Lakes

Electrical Reliability Services • Westerville, OH

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About The Position

Vertiv is seeking a Demand Planning Manager, Great Lakes with deep expertise in planning for industrial goods—ideally with direct experience in configure-to-order and high-volume make-to-stock products within a 2-tier distribution model. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and hands-on executor, passionate about driving operational excellence and customer value in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. As a key member of the Americas Channel Sales team, you will own the creation and continuous improvement of SKU-level demand forecasts for the Racks Product Line (IT Systems Business Unit, North America). You will collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product Management, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Analytics to integrate both quantitative and qualitative insights into the demand plan. Your work will directly support Vertiv's SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process and enable the organization to deliver on its strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• 8-10 years of relevant demand planning experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have managed industrial goods in configure-to-order and make-to-stock environments, especially within a 2-tier distribution model.
• Demonstrated ability to create, execute, and continuously improve planning processes in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
• Advanced analytical skills, including expertise in Excel and data-driven forecasting.
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently, handle complexity, and drive decision-making with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and a growth mindset—ready to bring external best practices and fresh thinking to Vertiv.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain rolling 18-month SKU-level demand forecasts for Vertiv's industrial products and services, aligning plans to sales targets and market realities.
• Partner with Sales to analyze historical trends, market share, and customer intelligence, translating insights into actionable demand plans.
• Integrate business intelligence from Product Management, Sales Operations, and Marketing to anticipate shifts in demand driven by programs, promotions, projects, and product lifecycle events.
• Lead and facilitate weekly cross-functional forecast reviews, ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Actively participate in SIOP and executive SIOP meetings, representing the voice of demand planning and driving alignment across functions.
• Collaborate with short-range planners and Sales Operations Execution to ensure seamless communication and rapid response to changing market conditions.
• Own and improve forecast accuracy metrics, proactively identifying and executing actions to enhance process efficiency and reduce waste.
• Uphold data integrity and process discipline in all aspects of demand planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees