Manager, Supply Planning

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Primary Purpose:

The Manager, Supply Planning, is responsible for the end-to-end operational planning process, executing strategic sourcing direction, and analyzing global planning and costing data to support total cost optimization, vendor negotiations, and supply planning improvements.  This role supports strategic sourcing decisions, optimizes vendor capacity, and drives process excellence to ensure timely delivery of high-quality samples, with the right Service Providers. The manager will champion the use of digital tools and data-driven insights to enhance planning & allocation accuracy, streamline workflows, and improve cross-functional collaboration.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency to...

• Measure and analyze the sample order profile across the supply base and maintain alignment with the rough-cut capacity plan (RCCP)
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and regional offices to review product specifications and challenges, determine sample allocation to service providers,  and ensure on-time delivery, optimal quality and cost efficiency.
• Analyze allocation outcomes to identify opportunities and improvement in the upcoming buy releases
• Validate service providers' capacities with production operation team support, partner with Supply Operations and Production Operations teams to balance actual orders and execute an agreed monthly production plan
• Recommend product / sample transfers after careful consideration of capacity and capability constraints, landed cost, product mix, fill-rate priorities and responsible sourcing requirements to optimize sourcing decisions
• Communicate product transfer lists and resolve related issues promptly
• Assess product trends (difficulty and complexity level) and make recommendations on the capability ramp up plans for service providers; follow up closely with Production Operations on execution
• Support seasonal and sub calendars for all business initiatives, collaborations and special projects.
• Leverage digital planning tools and analytics platforms to enhance sample allocation accuracy, and support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using agile and Lean methodologies to streamline sample workflows, and improve cross-functional alignment.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor sample allocation performance, enabling data-driven decisions and early identification of risks.

The accomplished individual will possess...

• Bachelor Degree in a relevant discipline
• 5 years working experience in planning in supply chain, preferable in handbag, footwear or fashion products industries
• Occasional Travel is required
• Experience in sample planning or allocation is highly desirable. Strong analytical and data modelling skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans
• Proficiency in digital planning tools and systems (e.g., PLM, ERP, advanced Excel).
• Creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across functions and geographies
• Strong data modelling and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint

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