Planning Manager- Spare Parts

Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas' enterprise data protection business, the company's solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe.  

We've been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design , and our culture. 

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• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.

The Planning Manager is responsible for leading the global spare parts planning function, ensuring alignment with company-wide service objectives and operational excellence. This role establishes operational goals, develops work plans, and delegates assignments to a team of planners and analysts. The manager plays a key role in shaping and executing strategic policies, driving performance improvements, and ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs), budgets, and schedules.

This position requires deep analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. The Planning Manager will lead supplier-facing meetings, report on KPIs and SLA metrics, and coordinate action plans to improve service performance and customer satisfaction.

• Establish operational objectives and work plans for the global spare parts planning team.
• Delegate assignments and oversee execution through subordinate managers or team leads.
• Develop, modify, and execute company policies affecting immediate operations and broader organizational impact.
• Implement strategic policies and select methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve results.
• Ensure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
• Lead supplier and internal meetings focused on KPI and SLA performance, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Analyze complex issues requiring in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives and service logistics.
• Interact with senior management and executive leadership on matters impacting multiple functional areas and customer segments.
• Contribute to the development of departmental and company-wide objectives.

• Leadership & Strategic Thinking – Ability to lead teams, influence decision-making, and align planning strategies with company goals.
• Operational Excellence – Proven ability to manage complex logistics operations and drive performance against SLAs and KPIs.
• Communication & Influence – Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to gain acceptance and drive change in sensitive situations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Experience working across departments and geographies to deliver cohesive planning strategies.
• Technical & Analytical Skills – Proficiency in planning tools, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), and advanced Excel; strong attention to detail.

• Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 8 years with a Master's degree, or 5 years with a PhD, or equivalent experience in supply chain, logistics, or service operations.
• Experience managing teams and/or departments with full supervision over costs, staffing, and methods.
• Proven track record in spare parts planning, service logistics, or related supply chain functions.
• Strong understanding of KPIs, SLA metrics, and supplier performance management.
• Familiarity with CRM and ERP systems (e.g., Salesforce, SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.

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In-Office Expectations

Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the right to work in the job location.