**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 calendar + Partner with cross-functional teams to design and execute material preposition initiatives to enable on-time performance + Build strategic relationships with stakeholders across Asia Product Supply, Global Planning, and key suppliers + Act as process owner for GMS policies and procedures impacting Global Product Supply + Drive policy changes and ensure proper implementation across Product Supply, Global Planning, and Regional Offices + Lead initiatives to enhance agility within the sourcing organization and improve global supply planning processes + Ensure strategy frameworks reflect actionable timelines and responsibilities from a supply base perspective + Collaborate with Global Planning and Product Supply to achieve KPIs such as On-Time Performance and Buy Acceptance Rates + Support Quality, CSR, and other brand needs + Prepare analytical reports and presentations to illustrate demand trends, risks, and opportunities + Analyze organizational performance (e.g., supplier KPIs), forecast risks, and resolve issues in collaboration with global functions + Act 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 organizations + Strong understanding of supply chain processes, forecasting, and S&OP + High emotional intelligence and ability to work with cross-functional and cross-cultural partners + Entrepreneurial, results-driven, and optimistic mindset + Strong communication and influencing skills at both regional and global levels + Ability to work independently and under pressure with multiple tasks and tight deadlines + Bold, creative thinking and problem-solving abilities + Strong storytelling and data interpretation skills **TECHNICAL SKILLS** + Proficiency in English (spoken and written); Mandarin is a plus + Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and presentation skills + Experience 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 scenarios + Deep functional knowledge in planning, supply planning, and sourcing **QUALIFICATIONS** + Bachelor’s degree, college graduate, or equivalent work experience + Subject expertise in Planning (Supply Planning and Sourcing) + Certifications: Not required **WORKING CONDITIONS** + Travel: As required + Nature of Work: Materials sourcing + Supervisory Experience: Not required R-20250717-0113 VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.