Vertiv · 1 day ago
Global Strategic Planning Sr. Manager
Vertiv is a company focused on optimizing supply chain operations, and they are seeking a Global Strategic Planning Sr. Manager to lead global demand consolidation and develop material planning strategies. The role involves cross-functional collaboration to align business goals with operational execution while managing inventory levels and ensuring timely delivery of materials.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
10 years of work experience in similar position
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
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
Preferred
Master's degree
APICs or CPM certifications
Previous experience with regional matrixed companies
Company
Vertiv
Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers and industrial facilities.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
Starboard ValuePlatinum Equity
2022-10-20Post Ipo Equity
2020-02-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.24B
2020-02-10IPO
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