Digital Transformation Leader Supply Chain & Planning

Job Summary

The Digital Transformation Leader Supply Chain & Planning is responsible for leading the end-to-end digital transformation of supply chain and planning capabilities across the enterprise. This role partners closely with Supply Chain Operations Finance Engineering and IT to reimagine planning processes modernize platforms and deploy data- and AI-driven solutions that improve predictability speed service levels and cost efficiency.

This position will report directly to the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) and will play a critical role in shaping the companys digital and data-driven transformation agenda.

This position will be based onsite at Vertivs Westerville OH - HQ location.

Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Transformation Leadership
  • Define and execute the digital transformation roadmap for Supply Chain and Planning including SIOP demand planning supply planning MRP production scheduling inventory optimization and project planning.
  • Partner with business process owners to reimagine end-to-end planning processes leveraging digital data automation and AI/agentic capabilities.
  • Translate business objectives into clear transformation initiatives milestones KPIs and value realization targets.
• Platform and Technology Enablement
  • Lead planning platform strategy and integration across ERP planning systems analytics and data platforms.
  • Drive modernization and harmonization of planning capabilities across regions factories and product lines.
  • Ensure solutions are scalable resilient and aligned with enterprise architecture and security standards.
• Data Analytics & AI
  • Enable data-driven planning through improved data quality master data alignment and analytical models.
  • Identify and deploy advanced analytics optimization and AI use cases to improve forecast accuracy lead times and inventory performance.
  • Partner with data and AI teams to embed insights and automation directly into planning workflows.
• Execution Governance & Value Realization
  • Lead cross-functional delivery teams and ensure disciplined program management and execution.
  • Establish governance prioritization and investment frameworks (e.g. business cases CARs ROI tracking).
  • Track and report progress against KPIs ensuring measurable business outcomes and benefits realization.
• Change Management & Adoption

Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in supply chain planning digital transformation or technology-enabled business roles.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and planning processes (SIOP demand/supply planning MRP scheduling inventory) and systems (Kinaxies O9 Anaplan etc.)
• Proven experience leading large-scale cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• Experience implementing or modernizing planning platforms and ERP-integrated solutions.
• Strong program leadership stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Preferred:
  • Experience in manufacturing industrial or capital equipment environments.
  • Exposure to advanced planning systems analytics optimization or AI-driven planning.
  • Experience working in global multi-site multi-region environments.
  • Strong data and analytics mindset with the ability to translate insights into business action.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & 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 is a $8.0billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware software analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus Ohio USA Vertiv employs around 20000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit to learn more.

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