Executive Director, Supply Chain Planning
Core
Define and drive a best-in-class partner planning strategy aligning commercial objectives, partner ecosystem capabilities, and financial outcomes across the U.S. Channel Business to ensure seamless product flow and operational excellence.
Role type
Executive Director, Supply Chain Planning (Partner Planning)
Builds
Globally aligned partner planning framework integrating demand, supply, and financial considerations
Domain
Global IT sales channel, B2B technology distribution, Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic leadership, partner ecosystem management, joint business planning, demand forecasting, supply chain network optimization, financial acumen, cross-functional stakeholder influence, team building, change management, ERP system proficiency, data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
Advanced degree, experience with data science and AI/ML applications for planning, large-scale transformation leadership
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, partner planning tools
Responsibilities
Define multi-year roadmap for partner planning, establish global planning framework, collaborate with sales/finance/operations to align priorities, oversee demand planning and forecasting, align partner capabilities with demand, track KPIs for performance, manage risks and opportunities in the partner ecosystem, provide executive insights on strategy and performance, build and develop high-performing teams, drive transformation initiatives
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership & team management