ABOUT THE ROLE
As a full-scope Material Planner, you will be responsible for executing strategic planning activities for all Direct Source materials, including long-term strategic planning (multi-horizon), pre-/in-seasonal planning, forecast publication, and greige preposition strategy and execution. You will contribute to the development of raw material sourcing strategies, supplier capacity planning, and drive the seasonal supply planning process to maximize product availability.

You will also manage planning activities for all Nominated Source materials, including material prepositioning and supporting PO management processes to mitigate delays from Tier 2 suppliers. Additionally, you will track monthly consumption, manage leftover validation and reporting, and collaborate with brand stakeholders to explore leftover utilization opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute production planning activities for materials aligned with the go-to-market calendarPartner with cross-functional teams to design and execute material preposition initiatives to enable on-time performanceBuild strategic relationships with stakeholders across Asia Product Supply, Global Planning, and key suppliersAct as process owner for GMS policies and procedures impacting Global Product SupplyDrive policy changes and ensure proper implementation across Product Supply, Global Planning, and Regional OfficesLead initiatives to enhance agility within the sourcing organization and improve global supply planning processesEnsure strategy frameworks reflect actionable timelines and responsibilities from a supply base perspectiveCollaborate with Global Planning and Product Supply to achieve KPIs such as On-Time Performance and Buy Acceptance RatesSupport Quality, CSR, and other brand needsPrepare analytical reports and presentations to illustrate demand trends, risks, and opportunitiesAnalyze organizational performance (e.g., supplier KPIs), forecast risks, and resolve issues in collaboration with global functionsAct as a change agent across the Global Product Supply organization, building trust and communicating business objectives clearly

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience in apparel, footwear, equipment, or sourcing and supply chain organizationsStrong understanding of supply chain processes, forecasting, and S&OPHigh emotional intelligence and ability to work with cross-functional and cross-cultural partnersEntrepreneurial, results-driven, and optimistic mindsetStrong communication and influencing skills at both regional and global levelsAbility to work independently and under pressure with multiple tasks and tight deadlinesBold, creative thinking and problem-solving abilitiesStrong storytelling and data interpretation skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficiency in English (spoken and written); Mandarin is a plusAdvanced Excel, PowerPoint, and presentation skillsExperience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, Knime)Ability to create and analyze multiple what-if scenariosDeep functional knowledge in planning, supply planning, and sourcing

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree, college graduate, or equivalent work experienceSubject expertise in Planning (Supply Planning and Sourcing)Certifications: Not required

WORKING CONDITIONS

Travel: As requiredNature of Work: Materials sourcingSupervisory Experience: Not required

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