Digital Transformation Leader - Supply Chain & Planning

JOB DESCRIPTION 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 company’s digital and data-driven transformation agenda.

This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's 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 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

About Vertiv Vertiv is a $8.0 billion 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 20,000 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. About The Team 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

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.