Vertiv Holdings Co.

Manufacturing Lead, Global SIOP & Capacity Planning

Vertiv Holdings Co. • $90K — $120K *
Saint Louis, MO 63129In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering/Technology, Supply Chain, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or equivalent experience
  • 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing strategy
  • Proven experience driving SIOP in an organization
  • Strong analytical skills for financial modeling and capacity planning software
  • Knowledge of global supply chain dynamics and total landed cost analysis
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
  • Experience across multiple industries or product lines

Responsibilities

  • Identify demand and capacity constraints, driving collaboration to address gaps.
  • Evaluate plant location strategies based on cost, risk, technology, and supply chain factors.
  • Conduct make-vs-buy analyses aligned with product needs.
  • Perform capacity modeling and throughput analysis for product lines.
  • Implement solutions to optimize equipment utilization and capital deployment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on manufacturing strategies.
  • Leverage data to inform strategic planning and capacity analysis.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape global manufacturing strategies
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Influence key decisions at the executive level
  • Exposure to multiple industries
  • Focus on continuous improvement and process standardization
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly skilled candidate with deep expertise in manufacturing SIOP strategy and capacity planning. This strategic role will support the development and execution of global manufacturing strategies to ensure scalable, cost-effective operations that align with long-term business growth. The ideal candidate brings a global mindset, cross-functional collaboration skills, and proven experience working across multiple product lines, facilities, and regions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Global SIOP Strategy:
  • Identify demand, determine capacity constraints, and drive cross functional collaboration to solve for any capacity gaps.
  • Evaluate and recommend plant location strategies considering factors such as cost, geopolitical risk, technology enablement, supply chain resiliency, and customer proximity.
  • Support make-vs-buy and vertical integration analyses aligned with product and process needs.

Capacity Planning & Optimization:
  • Conduct in-depth capacity modeling, scenario planning, and throughput analysis for multiple product lines.
  • Identify and implement solutions to optimize plant loading, equipment utilization, and capital deployment.
  • Partner with regional and plant teams to ensure alignment with growth forecasts and demand variability.

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure cross-functional alignment on strategic manufacturing decisions.
  • Own stakeholder management to the executive level, presenting to senior leadership on a regular basis.
  • Support product transfers and ramp-ups across regions, ensuring minimal disruption and operational continuity.

Data-Driven Decision Making:
  • Leverage manufacturing and business intelligence data (e.g., MES, ERP, capacity tools) to drive strategic planning.
  • Develop and maintain models for manufacturing cost, utilization, and capacity scenario analysis.

Process Standardization & Scalability:
  • Promote scalable manufacturing processes, modular BoP strategies, and digital factory principles.
  • Support new product introduction by integrating design for manufacturability principles and capacity readiness into early planning.

A Strong Candidate Will Bring:
  • Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering/Technology, Supply Chain, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or equivalent experience
  • 7-10 Years of experience
  • Experience driving SIOP in a prior organization
  • Strong analytical skills, including financial modeling and use of simulation or capacity planning software (e.g. Simio, or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of global supply chain dynamics, geopolitical influences, and total landed cost analysis.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills; able to influence at all levels.
  • Multi-industry or multi-product-line experience.
  • Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement background

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 10%

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About Vertiv Holdings Co.

Vertiv Holdings Co. is a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. The company offers a broad range of products and services, including power management, thermal management, and IT infrastructure management. Vertiv serves customers in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, healthcare, and financial services. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Learn more about Vertiv Holdings Co.
Size
20,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$183.6 million
Revenue
$4.3 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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