Senior Planner, Producton Planning

Dhaka
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Role & Responsibilities:

Support the completion of PO management process
Communicate with Brand, Regions and Vendors to manage exceptions and order change requests
Support Direct Line Manager in the execution of continuous improvement initiatives/processes
Vendor Management
Change Management & Process Improvement Implementation
China 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 timeAs part of the role, this position is responsible for providing relevant and accurate data, highlighting risks and opportunities, for internal and external stakeholdersThis 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 regionsKey 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 vision
Enable operational results
Embrace change and be aware of changes in market, business, customers and proactively takes action to to prepare the team to respond to changes
Ensure effective internal and external communication
Build internal and external collaboration
Able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
Ability to quantify stories using data/information (cause and effect)
Experience with working in a team spread out in various geographical locations
Highest level of integrity, ethics, and honesty
High learning agility
Drive 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 experience
Shown capability of data analysis and insights to solve business problems
Manage ambiguity
Supply Chain Planning and Retail Knowledge preferred
KPI management

ExperienceMinimum Relevant Experience: Experience in planning, with ideally some exposure to manufacturing and/or consumer goods such as apparel, footwear or equipmentMinimum Supervisory Experience:Nature of Work:Academic QualificationsMinimum Degree Held: Bachelor’s degree or a High School Diploma with relevant work experienceSubject Expert In: Operations, Supply Chain, International BusinessSpecific Working ConditionsFrequency of Travel: As requiredOther 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 forthR-20250718-0010

VF Corporation

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