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Brief Job Description: 

The Global SIOP Process & Operations Leader is the strategic orchestrator and governance authority driving global end-to-end SIOP cycle. Moving decisively beyond process design, this high-impact role functions as the central global conductor, seamlessly synchronizing regional demand scenarios with global manufacturing capacity and procurement strategies to protect revenue and maximize asset utilization.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Deep expertise in demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, and capacity planning
• Strong knowledge of SIOP/S&OP/IBP frameworks and best practices
• Proficiency with planning tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP APO/IBP, Oracle, Kinaxis, o9 Solutions)
• Advanced analytical skills with experience leveraging data visualization and BI tools
• Understanding of financial planning integration (P&L impact, revenue forecasting, working capital)

Leadership & Strategic Competencies

• Ability to influence and align senior executives (C-suite) around a consensus operating plan
• Experience leading and developing globally distributed teams
• Strong change management skills - ability to drive process adoption across diverse cultures and regions
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business strategy into operational plans
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills

Core Responsibilities Alignment

• Experience balancing demand, supply, inventory, and financial targets in a global context
• Proven ability to improve forecast accuracy, reduce inventory, and enhance service levels simultaneously
• Track record of establishing KPIs, governance structures, and escalation frameworks for SIOP
• Experience managing scenario planning and risk mitigation in volatile environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in critical infrastructure, data center, power management, or similar industries
• Global experience working across Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies (Green/Black Belt a plus)
• Experience integrating new product introductions (NPI) into the SIOP process

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field (required)
• Master's degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain/Operations) preferred
• APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) strongly preferred

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations planning, or demand/supply planning
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing global SIOP/S&OP processes
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional planning processes across multiple regions and business units
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (relevant to Vertiv's industry)
• Demonstrated success in transforming or maturing S&OP/SIOP processes from tactical to strategic

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 help.join@vertiv.com