Asst. Manager, Materials Production Planning

Role & Responsibilities:

Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position) :

As an Asst. Manager, Materials Production Planning, you will be responsible to ensure On-Time Performance of Direct Source supplier-base, lead the execution of material preposition strategies, and orchestrate communication with key stakeholders including Global Planning, Product Supply and others.

You will be responsible for driving the continuous improvement of processes, lead the interaction of championing change with internal teams, managing systems for effective KPI reporting and assessing /mitigating potential risk to minimize delay associated with nominated suppliers, due to demand shifts, capacity problems, and forecast variances etc.

Lead and develop his/her direct reports under the guidance of VF Guiding Principles. Embrace and foster One VF culture in every interaction with his/her direct reports, internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Key Result Areas:

• Collaborate with Global Planning and Asia Product Supply to accomplish core-KPI’s including: On-Time Performance, Buy Acceptance Rates, and support QM, CSR, and other relevant Brand needs
• Develop, evolve, and implement supplier management tools to ensure achievement of GMS APP & EQ strategy, goals, and objectives
• Lead the execution of material preposition initiatives to enable On-Time Performance
• Build strategic relationships with key stakeholders covering Asia Product Supply, Global Planning and key suppliers to ensure raw materials are delivered at the right place, on time, at the right cost
• Act as process owner for all GMS policies and procedures impacting Global Product Supply, drive policy changes with key stakeholders, including Product Supply, Global Planning and RO’s to ensure proper implementation
• Be a driver for initiatives that enable higher agility within the sourcing organization and continuously advance the global supply planning processes, analytical framework and allocation approach to support agility and market needs
• Ensure that the strategy framework reflects actions, timelines and responsibilities from a supply base perspective to enable proper implementation
• Constantly evolve the GMS APP & EQ strategy framework and communication tools (content and mean of communication) in accordance with changing priorities and brand(s) requirements to ensure that the framework is well understood throughout the organization.
• Prepare analytical reports / presentations to help illustrate future demand trends, opportunity or risk to senior management and business teams
• Analyze organizational performance (e.g. Supplier Key Performance Indicators, business operations & efficiency), forecast operational risks, and work within the Global Material Supply organization and other global functions on issue resolution
• Act as a change agent/ambassador throughout the Global Product Supply organization by building trust with various levels in the organization, communicate clearly and consistently business objectives and management vision
• Recruit and maintain best in class team to meet or exceed business performance expectations. Foster an environment of empowerment and passion where trust, creativity, innovation and openness can thrive
• Provide strategic leadership and mentoring to team members, maximize their development and drive clear succession plans

Competency Requirements :

Behavioral Competencies

• Cascade and execute Business strategy and vision
• Lead and embrace change, manage change with a view of making the most out of adversity and taking business needs as a priority
• Coach and develop team, provide team members with timely feedback and advice on improvement actions
• Optimize talent, understand team members’ strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations, and provide guidance on personal growth and career development
• Encourage active learning; Promote effective internal and external communication
• Actively drive internal and external partnerships
• Able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• High learning agility

Functional and other Competencies

• Excellent English (writing and speaking) skills. Mandarin is a plus.
• Excellent Excel, Power Point and Presentation skill
• Data visualization software (Tableau, PowerBI, etc.) experience
• Data analytics/exploration software (Alteryx, Knime etc.) experience
• Critical thinking/problem solving abilities linked with story-telling skills
• Ability to hypothesize & create/analyze multiple what-if scenarios
• Possesses deep functional subject matter knowledge
• Understanding of supply chain processes, with experience in forecasting and S&OP
• Proven management experience including leading, coaching, mentoring, and building effective team within a department

Experience:

Minimum Relevant Experience: At least 7-10 years’ experience in planning, with ideally some exposure to manufacturing and/or consumer goods such as garment, footwear, clothing, bags

Nature of Work: Strategic and Production Planning, Materials Planning will be an added advantage.

Team Management: At least 3 years of strong team leadership experience

Academic Qualifications

Minimum Degree Held: min. Bachelor Degree

Subject Expert In: Planning/ Supply Chain

Specific Working Conditions

Frequency of Travel: As required