**ABOUT THE ROLE** As a Production Planner, you will support the execution of the PO management process, including purchase order creation, handling exceptions, and managing order change requests. You will collaborate with the Planning Team, Brand, and Vendors to ensure timely deliveries and provide accurate data to internal and external stakeholders. This role requires strong analytical and relationship-building skills to drive decision-making and ensure process alignment across regions. You will also play a key role in identifying risks and opportunities, supporting continuous improvement, and acting as a change agent within the Product Supply and Supply Chain organization. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** + Execute PO management processes, including PO creation and change memo issuance + Analyze weekly exceptions and unconfirmed POs, taking action to resolve issues and maintain CRD dates + Collaborate with Global Material Supply, QA, and vendors to ensure on-time deliveries + Partner with VF Logistics and vendors to optimize delivery timelines + Monitor factory KPIs and maintain vendor scorecards + Support and elevate factory audit activities (where applicable) + Prepare detailed analytics and production tracking tools for visibility to Brand and Regions + Monitor Factory Ledger (where applicable) and ensure year-end balance settlement + Act as a change agent by building trust, communicating business objectives, and supporting management vision **WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR** + Experience in planning, ideally with exposure to manufacturing or consumer goods (apparel, footwear, equipment) + Strong data analysis and forecasting skills + Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines + High learning agility and a growth mindset + Strong communication and collaboration skills across global teams + Integrity, ethics, and professionalism **KEY COMPETENCIES** + **Behavioral:** + Execute business strategy and vision + Enable operational results + Embrace and prepare for change + Ensure effective communication + Build collaboration internally and externally + Quantify insights using data + Manage ambiguity + **Functional:** + Excellent English (spoken and written); Cantonese/Mandarin a plus + Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and presentation tools + Data modeling and forecasting + KPI management + Supply chain planning and retail knowledge preferred **QUALIFICATIONS** + Bachelor’s degree or High School Diploma with relevant experience + Preferred fields: Operations, Supply Chain, International Business **WORKING CONDITIONS** + Travel: As required + Other conditions: May include evening/weekend work, shift work, or working with challenging clients depending on business needs R-20250718-0002 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.