<p>Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>The Executive Director, Supply Chain Planning will lead end-to-end planning across Materials, CPE, and the Planning COE. This highly visible role is critical to advancing our vision of making planning a strategic differentiator and core capability. The ED partners with senior executives, regional leaders, and external stakeholders to drive operational efficiency, enable growth, and enhance customer experience.</p> <p>As a strategic leader and change agent, the ideal candidate brings deep cross-functional expertise, strong supplier relationships, and a global mindset. Responsibilities span demand and supply planning, purchasing, replenishment, production and capacity planning, and advanced planning tool development (o9). The ED will scale planning capabilities enterprise-wide and lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) design, governance, and execution in partnership with regional teams.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Core Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Build and lead a high-performing planning organization rooted in continuous improvement and execution excellence.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) across commercial teams, planning, procurement, and field teams and liaison with executive leadership. Design, govern, and implement regional S&OP processes. ensure maturity and alignment with business objectives.</p> </li><li> <p>Establish shared performance metrics with stakeholders to track cost, service, and quality, including forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, and planning tool adoption.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop deep understanding of the supply chain P&L and key cost drivers, including cost per unit (CPU).</p> </li><li> <p>Drive modernization initiatives through automation, advanced analytics, and talent development to enhance agility and scalability.</p> </li><li> <p>Support retail operations by optimizing store replenishment, logistics, and backroom processes in partnership with Retail Operations.</p> </li><li> <p>Shape and implement planning strategy and policy to support long-term growth and cost efficiency.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate and develop strong relationships with Finance, Operations, Commercial, and Product teams to align planning with enterprise priorities.</p> </li><li> <p>Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence across planning functions.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage a large, geographically dispersed team (4 direct reports, ~75 total resources).</p> </li><li> <p>Champion Comcast's customer experience goals through initiatives such as same-day delivery, packaging improvements, and retail delivery standardization.</p> </li><li> <p>Drive major supply chain transformation efforts and system-wide strategic initiatives.</p> </li><li> <p>Implement advanced tools and processes to elevate planning performance and customer experience.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and industry standards while fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.</p> </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li> <p>15+ years of experience in supply chain operations, supply chain planning and logistics operations, in progressively senior positions.</p> </li><li> <p>Deep knowledge in all aspects of supply chain with functional depth in supply chain operations, planning, forward and reverse logistics, retail operations, transportation and multi- location distribution warehousing in a complex environment, including both centralized and decentralized operations.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong background in S&OP design, governance, and implementation.</p> </li><li> <p>Proven track record in modernization, process improvement, and KPI-driven performance</p> </li><li> <p>Experience working in and collaborating effectively in a matrix organization with cross functional and operations stakeholders, ideally in a high-volume telecom environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience leading a strategic vision across large teams spread across multiple business units and regions</p> </li><li> <p>Experience driving and improving end-to-end customer experience</p> </li><li> <p>Successfully driven significant change management through the supply chain</p> </li><li> <p>Certifications such as APICS or Six Sigma preferred.</p> </li></ul> <p>Leadership Skills:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Planning Excellence: Deep expertise in demand, supply, replenishment and capacity planning; skilled in leveraging advanced tools and driving modernization.</p> </li><li> <p>Strategic Acumen: Able to translate business vision into clear priorities. Challenges the status quo and brings a forward-thinking, innovative approach.</p> </li><li> <p>Results Orientation: Proven ability to deliver measurable performance improvements. Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on productivity, efficiency, and accountability.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaboration & Influencing: Strong communicator and trusted advisor to senior leaders. Able to build consensus, guide trade-off decisions, and drive alignment across internal and external stakeholders.</p> </li><li> <p>Team Leadership: Hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves supply chain executive, with a track record of structuring effective teams and then leading and mentoring them to achieve improved levels of performance. S/he must be able to establish credibility quickly, both within his/her own team and with the broader employee group.</p> </li></ul> <p>Skills</p> <p>Collaboration, Leadership, Results-Oriented, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Planning (SCP)</p> <p>We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality-to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.</p> <p>Please visit the benefits summary on our careers site for more details.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>Bachelor's Degree (Required), Master's Degree</p> <p>While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.</p> <p>Certifications (if applicable)</p> <p>Relevant Work Experience</p> <p>10 Years +</p> <p>Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.</p>