Senior Planner, Global Supply Planning
Core
Lead global supply planning for Direct-Sourced materials to ensure right-time availability for production and delivery, managing pre-season and in-season timelines.
Role type
Senior Supply Planner (Global)
Builds
Long-range and seasonal supply plans, material preposition strategies, and mitigation actions for supply delays.
Domain
Apparel/Footwear Supply Chain
Required skills
supply chain planning, forecasting, S&OP, supplier capacity management, risk analysis, data visualization, scenario planning, root cause analysis, stakeholder communication (via careerplan.io/jobs/R-20260922-0003-senior-planner-global-supply-planning-at-vfc)
Preferred skills
Mandarin, Tableau, Power BI, Power Query, KNIME, Excel, PowerPoint
Technologies
Tableau, Power BI, Power Query, KNIME, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Develop and manage long-range and seasonal supply plans; Build and execute material preposition strategies; Review and align supplier capacity plans with demand forecasts; Monitor forecast changes and adjust plans proactively; Track monthly material consumption against commitments; Manage leftover materials at season end and reduce scrap; Collaborate with suppliers to manage risks like demand shifts and capacity constraints; Analyse forecast vs actual to identify risks early; Prepare reports on demand trends, risks, and opportunities; Evaluate supplier performance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC