Role & Responsibilities:

Support the completion of PO management processCommunicate with Brand, Regions and Vendors to manage exceptions and order change requestsSupport Direct Line Manager in the execution of continuous improvement initiatives/processes Vendor Management Change Management & Process Improvement ImplementationChina for China speed strategy focus

Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position): 

As a Sr. Production Planner, you will support the execution of PO management process including PO creation, handling exceptions and overseeing the completion of order change request. You will support a sustainable performance Team by working collectively with Planning Team, Brand and Vendors ensuring deliveries are met on time

As part of the role, this position is responsible for providing relevant and accurate data, highlighting risks and opportunities, for internal and external stakeholders

This Sr. Planner role will also have focus on China-for-China speed strategy. Representing the Production Planning organization, you will work with other cross-functional counterparts to develop China speed strategy in support the our Greater China commercial business.

To succeed, you will utilize both relationship building and strong analytical skill sets to drive decision making that ensures processes are integrated and aligned across all regions 

Key Result Areas:

Own the execution of PO management process including purchase order creation (where applicable) and change memo issuing in accordance with business requirements

Analyze weekly exception and unconfirmed PO’s ensuring the execution of actions to resolve issues and maintain CRD dates

Collaborate with Global Material Supply, QA and vendors to ensure on time deliveries, escalation of issues where required

Partner with VF Logistics and Vendors to optimize delivery times ensuring on time delivery

Measure & monitor factory KPIs and ensure that Vendor scorecards are maintained

Build, maintain and elevate factory audit activities (where applicable)

Prepare detailed analytics with clear action points on a continuous basis including production tracking tools to provide effective and timely visibility to Brand & Regions

Contribute to creation of China speed strategy through demand data analytics and planning best practices. Work with vendors to align on speed program framework. Support rolling out of speed strategy to all VF brands

Act as a change agent/ambassador throughout the Product Supply and Supply Chain organization by building trust with various levels in the organization, communicate clearly and consistently business objectives and management vision

Competency Requirements:

Behavioral Competencies -

Execute Business strategy and visionEnable operational resultsEmbrace change and be aware of changes in market, business, customers and proactively takes action to to prepare the team to respond to changesEnsure effective internal and external communicationBuild internal and external collaborationAble to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlinesAbility to quantify stories using data/information (cause and effect)Experience with working in a team spread out in various geographical locationsHighest level of integrity, ethics, and honestyHigh learning agilityDrive and passion – presents a positive outlook at all times and demonstrates a growth mindset  

Functional Competencies –

Excellent English (writing and speaking) skills. Cantonese and/or Mandarin a plus.Excellent Excel, Power Point and Presentation skill. Data modelling and forecasting experienceShown capability of data analysis and insights to solve business problemsManage ambiguitySupply Chain Planning and Retail Knowledge preferredKPI management

Experience

Minimum Relevant Experience: Experience in planning, with ideally some exposure to manufacturing and/or consumer goods such as apparel, footwear or equipment 

Minimum Supervisory Experience:

Nature of Work:

Academic Qualifications

Minimum Degree Held: Bachelor’s degree or a High School Diploma with relevant work experience

Subject Expert In: Operations, Supply Chain, International Business

Specific Working Conditions

Frequency of Travel: As required

Other Specific Working Conditions:

*If the position requires a person to work in special working conditions this should be stated in the position description. Special working conditions cover a range of circumstances from regular evening and weekend work, shift work, working outdoors, working with challenging clients, and so forth

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