Demand Planning Manager

Manager - Demand Planning

Key Responsibilities

• Consolidate forecasts for India into a unified demand plan.
• Collaborate with Sales, Projects, and Engineering to capture pipeline visibility and ensure forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with Solutions, Product and Engineering for ETO release and Sales Order Creation
• Lead mega project reviews with key stakeholders
• Translate project-level demand into executable plans for production and procurement.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP/planning systems 
• Track key metrics — forecast accuracy, bias, adherence, and demand visibility.
• Partner with Procurement and Operations to ensure material and capacity alignment.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support automation in planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Management; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, or S&OP within manufacturing or OEM setups.
• Experience in export-oriented or global supply chain environments.
• Strong analytical, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/planning systems and Power BI; 

Key Competencies

• Analytical & data-driven decision-making
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strong business acumen and global coordination
• Process discipline and attention to detail
• Digital proficiency in planning and analytics tools

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s 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

 

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

 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@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Experience Level

Mid Level