Global Strategic Planning Senior Manager

Buscojobs; Emilia-Romagna; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global technology company is looking for a Global Strategic Planning Senior Manager in Bologna. The role involves leading global demand consolidation, optimizing inventory through strategic planning, and fostering collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in supply chain management and strong leadership skills. This full-time position requires approximately 20-30% travel primarily in the US.

Competenze

• 10 years of work experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of process management and data leverage.
• Experience in a matrix management environment.

Mansioni

• Lead the operational global SIOP process.
• Manage global demand consolidation across regions.
• Develop and implement global material planning strategies.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Leadership skills

Data leverage for process management

Problem-solving abilities

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in business logistics, engineering, supply chain

Master's degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

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 a 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/executed global material planning strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery of materials. This role requires strategic thinking, operational expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to align business goals, financial targets, and operational execution. It involves 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?

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

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

Required qualifications :

1. University education in management, economics, engineering, or another technical field.
2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited course of study in business logistics, engineering, supply chain, operations management, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
3. 10 years of work experience in similar position.
4. Excellent knowledge of process management and how to leverage data and software to support processes.
5. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
6. Advanced knowledge of Excel.
7. Ability to travel 25%.
8. Preferred APICs or CPM certifications.
9. Excellent leadership skills.
10. Previous experience with regional matrixed companies preferred.

Personality prerequisites :

1. Accuracy, consistency.
2. Interaction with all levels within the organization.
3. Ability to work in a matrix management environment.
4. Independence, works with minimal supervision.
5. Ability to understand customer/client issues and creatively apply solutions for first-rate results.
6. Organizes people and plans tasks; manages multiple projects concurrently.
7. Advocates for new ideas, even if they involve risk; delegates responsibility and empowers teams to make decisions; provides constructive feedback to others.
8. Applies systems thinking to generate solutions; focuses more on process than isolated events; uses tools for problem definition.
9. Systematic approach to identifying problem areas and opportunities.
10. Openness to change (positive or negative) in response to new information.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES : 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 on Vertiv.com/Careers.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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