Senior Manager, Planning Systems

Senior Manager, Planning Systems

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. This leader acts as a Product owner and is responsible for end-to-end planning systems from strategy, team development/leadership, business stakeholder management and delivery/maintenance of planning capabilities to support Vertiv's business units. The position provides subject matter expertise in various domains of supply chain planning (demand, supply, manufacturing etc.) a hands-on systems knowledge and experience/exposure to AI in supply chain opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Supply Chain Planning Transformation Program
• Responsible for implementation of Advanced Planning capabilities
• Manages 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

• 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
• Responsible for standardizing the planning global template and baselining with industry and tool standards
• Orchestrate executive-level partnerships with global integrators, utilizing performance scorecards to drive excellence in sustainability, cost, and capacity.
• Owns 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/CTP
• Multiple 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)
• Preferred:
• Kinaxis Maestro authoring and solution consultant certifications
• Experience enabling AI/ML for supply chain use cases
• Prior experience with global manufacturing environments
• Background in solution architecture or enterprise architecture

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

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.

Work Authorization

No 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, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.