SIOP Supply Planning Manager- Thermal Management

Vertiv Corporation; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv, a global leader in power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions, is seeking an SIOP Supply Planning Manager in the United States. The role drives supply planning within the SIOP framework for the Thermal product portfolio, ensuring plans align with demand, capacity, and inventory targets to meet service levels and cost objectives.

You will partner with manufacturing, procurement, demand planning and finance to translate demand into actionable production and material plans, lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 3–5 years in supply planning, SIOP/IBP, or production planning.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain and SIOP principles.
• Experience with ERP/planning systems (SAP, Kinaxis, OMP).
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the supply plan within the SIOP process, balancing demand, supply, and inventory for the Thermal Management business.
• Translate demand plans into production and material requirements in collaboration with factories, buyers, and suppliers.
• Lead supply reviews to highlight risks, constraints, and mitigation plans; communicate trade-offs to stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage inventory health, including safety stock levels, excess, and obsolescence for assigned products.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and procurement to identify and address capacity or material constraints.
• Participate in monthly SIOP cycles, providing data and insights for supply, demand, and reconciliation meetings.
• Partner with finance and operations to align supply planning assumptions with budget and forecast cycles.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, system parameters, and cross-functional communication.
• Support new product introductions and product transitions, ensuring seamless integration into the supply plan.
• Track and report key supply metrics, including on-time delivery, supply adherence, and inventory performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Analytical mindset

Influence without authority

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

OMP

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The SIOP Supply Planning Manager is responsible for driving the supply planning and execution processes within the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) framework for the Thermal product portfolio. This role ensures supply plans are synchronized with demand signals, production capacity, and inventory strategies to achieve customer service, cost, and working capital objectives. The planner partners closely with manufacturing sites, procurement, demand planning, and business operations to ensure robust, feasible supply plans that align with business priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain the supply plan within the SIOP process, balancing demand, supply, and inventory for the Thermal Management business.
• Translate demand plans into production and material requirements in collaboration with factories, buyers, and suppliers.
• Lead supply reviews to highlight risks, constraints, and mitigation plans; communicate trade-offs to stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage inventory health, including safety stock levels, excess, and obsolescence for assigned products.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and procurement to identify and address capacity or material constraints.
• Participate in monthly SIOP cycles, providing data and insights for supply, demand, and reconciliation meetings.
• Partner with finance and operations to align supply planning assumptions with budget and forecast cycles.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, system parameters, and cross-functional communication.
• Support new product introductions and product transitions, ensuring seamless integration into the supply plan.
• Track and report key supply metrics, including on-time delivery, supply adherence, and inventory performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in supply planning, SIOP/IBP, or production planning within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and SIOP principles.
• Experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, OMP, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work cross-functionally and influence without authority.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound decisions.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The role is primarily based in an office environment but may requiring site visits and interaction with production teams. Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols. The role involves extended periods of sitting in front of a computer. Occasional standing or walking may be required during meetings, presentations, or site visits. Work is primarily conducted in an office environment with controlled temperature and lighting.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

Up to 25% across US plants and Mexico.

ABOUT US

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV 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
• Promote transparent & open communication

ABOUT VERTIV

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 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 [e-mail]