Global Strategic Planning Sr. Manager

Vertiv•Westerville, OH

About The Position

The role will lead global unconstrained demand consolidation and develop/execute global material planning strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery of materials. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment between business goals, financial targets, and operational execution. This role requires close coordination with suppliers, manufacturing plants, logistics partners, BU and central functions to ensure a seamless supply chain operation.

Requirements

University education in management, economics, engineering, or another technical field
Bachelor's degree from an accredited course of study in business logistics, engineering, supply chain, operations management, or related field. Master's degree preferred
10 years of work experience in similar position
Fluent English
Excellent knowledge of process management and how to leverage data and software to support process.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
Advanced knowledge of excel
Ability to travel 25%
Excellent leadership skills
Project management skills
Accuracy, consistency
Interaction with all levels within the organization
Ability to work in a matrix management environment
Independence, works with minimal supervision
Ability to understand customer/client issues and creatively apply solutions for first-rate results
Organizes people and plans tasks; manages multiple projects concurrently
Advocates for new ideas, even if they involve risk; delegates responsibility and empowers teams to make decisions; provides constructive feedback to others
Applies systems thinking to generate solutions; focuses more on process than isolated events; uses tools for problem definition
Systematic approach to identifying problem areas and opportunities
Openness to change (positive or negative) in response to new information

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Preferred APICs or CPM certifications
Previous experience with regional matrixed companies preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate and lead the operational global SIOP process including meetings, managing agendas, action items, and ensuring alignment across all functional areas.
Manage the global demand consolidation across regions, BU’s and strategic platforms. producing a rolling 12-24 month estimate of unconstrained future demand in units.
Conduct scenarios to manage/prioritize backlog, capacity, growth, constraints, that support executive decision making.
Champion change to ensure companywide adoption of the SIOP process.
Mentor and develop a high-performing global SIOP team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer-centricity.
Develop and implement global material planning strategies fo the assigned products lines.
Create and maintain global MPS plans based on demand, capacity, and inventory policies.
Monitor global inventory levels and coordinate local measures to optimize inventory days.
Identify and address potential shortages or excesses in inventory at global level, and deploy execution of action at local level.
Conduct regular inventory audits with regions
Utilize advanced planning software and tools for data-driven decision-making Use data analytics to drive continuous improvement in material planning processes.
Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and demand teams to align material planning with overall business objectives.
Participate in cross-functional meetings to address material-related issues and develop solutions.
Support new product development and introduction processes by ensuring material availability.
Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in material planning processes.
Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance supply chain efficiency.
Lead or participate in projects aimed at improving supply chain performance