Job DescriptionSUMMARY: 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%
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.
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