Demand Planning Manager

POSITION SUMMARY
The demand planning manager is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving demand forecasts within the Americas Sales Operations demand planning team as an integral piece of the Vertiv SIOP process. This role is a critical function within the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process, ensuring accurate demand signals drive supply chain decisions across multiple manufacturing facilities. The Demand Planning manager will collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Product Management, and Operations to deliver reliable forecasts over a 36-month planning horizon.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain a rolling 36-month demand forecast for the assigned Business Unit
Collaborate with the Sales Analytics teams to understand historical trends and demand model projections
Gather business and market intelligence from offering management, product management, sales and operations teams that could influence future demand expectations, including customer insights, new product introductions and product end-of-life transition planning for inclusion in demand plan.
Lead weekly and monthly line of business forecast reviews with offering management, product management, sales, and operations teams
Actively participate in the monthly SIOP cadence, including Demand Review, Supply Review, and Executive SIOP meetings, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecast accuracy, reduce cycle times, and improve data quality across the demand planning function.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planning
Strong proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, other) and demand planning software
Demonstrated experience with statistical forecasting methods and tools.
Solid understanding of SIOP / S&OP processes and best practices.
Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Advanced proficiency in MS-Excel and Power BI skills
Ability to work with, analyze, and derive insights from large amounts of data
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Experience in a global, multi-cultural environment
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
10%
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
High-Performance Culture
Innovation
Financial Strength
OUR 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
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.

Skills
Power BI, Excel, Product Management, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, ERP, SAP