Director
SCBP.GEN.P6
The P6 Director of Buying/Planning holds executive-level responsibility for the entire procurement and planning function on a global scale.
The P6 Director of Buying/Planning holds executive-level responsibility for the entire procurement and planning function on a global scale.
The story of this role
Who does this work
The Supply Chain Planner who seeks to ensure that production runs smoothly by having the right materials available at the right time.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Disruptions in the supply chain create delays, leading to production halts.
- The internal problem: Feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of demand forecasting and procurement decisions.
- Why it matters: Every organization deserves to operate efficiently, ultimately serving customers better.
The plan
- 1. Analyze demand forecasts to assess material needs.
- 2. Establish relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable procurement.
- 3. Utilize effective communication to coordinate with production teams.
- 4. Monitor inventory levels regularly to avoid shortages or excess.
- 5. Make data-driven decisions by applying critical thinking to optimize the supply chain.
What's at stake
Production delays that lead to lost revenue and unsatisfied customers. Increased costs due to poor procurement decisions and inventory mismanagement.
Success looks like
Efficient production processes that meet customer demand on time. Minimized costs through optimal purchasing strategies and inventory management.
Summary
The P6 Director of Buying/Planning holds executive-level responsibility for the entire procurement and planning function on a global scale.
Level — P6 — Principal Professional
Top individual contributor; recognized authority with strategic impact, equivalent to a low executive level
- Scope
- Organization-wide architecture and the hardest problems
- Autonomy
- Defines direction; minimal oversight
- Complexity
- Strategic, open-ended problems shaping the technical future
- Impact
- Organization-wide
- Decision rights
- Sets technical strategy for a major area
- Leadership
- Recognized authority; multiplies many teams
- Typical experience
- 12–18 yrs
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Responsibilities9
- Global Strategycommonlevel
- Leadership & Organizationcommonlevel
- Financial Stewardshipcommonlevel
- Innovation & Technologycommonlevel
- Risk & Resiliencecommonlevel
- Cross-Functional Executive Collaborationcommonlevel
- Governance & Compliancecommonlevel
- Drive global supply chain innovationcommonlevel
- Ensure organizational resiliencecommonlevel
Tasks5
- Develop and implement global strategiescommonlevel
- Lead organizational changecommonlevel
- Steward financial resourcescommonlevel
- Foster innovationcommonlevel
- Ensure compliance and governancecommonlevel
Skills8
- Visionary leadershipcommonlevel
- Executive presencecommonlevel
- Global strategy developmentcommonlevel
- Advanced analyticscommonlevel
- Innovationcommonlevel
- Ethical leadershipcommonlevel
- Resilience buildingcommonlevel
- Cross-functional collaborationcommonlevel
Knowledge8
- Global supply chain strategiescommonlevel
- Executive leadership principlescommonlevel
- Advanced analyticscommonlevel
- Innovation in supply chaincommonlevel
- Ethics and corporate responsibilitycommonlevel
- Resilience strategiescommonlevel
- Governance and compliancecommonlevel
- Financial stewardshipcommonlevel
competency8
- Visionary leadershipcommonlevel
- Executive presencecommonlevel
- Global Mindsetcommonlevel
- Advanced Analytical Acumencommonlevel
- Innovation Mindsetcommonlevel
- Ethics & Corporate Responsibilitycommonlevel
- Resiliencecommonlevel
- Global strategycommonlevel
qualification3
- Advanced degree (MBA or similar) is usually expectedcommonlevel
- Executive-level credentials (e.g., ISM Fellowship, CPIM/CSCP)commonlevel
- Extensive experience in global supply chain leadershipcommonlevel
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O*NET / SOC
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