Global Strategic Planning Senior Manager

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At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are now looking for a new Global Strategic Planning Senior Manager to join our dynamic team in Bologna!

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.

What kind of work will you be doing?

* 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.

20-30% travel mostly in US (approx. 1 week per month).

Required qualifications:

* 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.

* 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% .

* Preferred APICs or CPM certifications.

* Excellent leadership skills.

* Previous experience with regional matrixed companies preferred.

Personality prerequisites:

* 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.

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

OUR BEHAVIORS

* Own It

* Act With Urgency

* Foster a Customer-First Mindset

* Think Big and Execute

* Lead by Example

* Learn and Seek Out Development

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 If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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