Manager, Global Material Planning

Role & Responsibilities

Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position) :

• Lead strategic planning activities for all Nominated Source materials from long-term strategic planning (multi-horizon plan) to (pre-/in-) seasonal planning process and material preposition strategies. You will contribute with thedevelopment of the raw material sourcing strategy, suppliercapacity plan and drive theseasonal supply planning process in order tomaximize product availability in collaboration with fabric engineers, GSP, RSP, PSP and other functions.

• You will be responsible to ensuredelivery of direct source suppliers and their OTP performance, support exceptional case settlement and explore best practice to smooth the buy process.

• Utilize the relationship building and strong business sense and strategic thinking to drive decision making that ensures processes are integrated and aligned across all regions, maximize the result of business goals.

• Drive deep level analysis of different data sources to explore better data connection , business opportunitiesand identify gaps for automation and data integrity.

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

Key Result Areas:

• Ensure execution ofGlobal Material Planning strategy to meet brand requirements by translating their needs and future trends into supplier facing capability requirements

• Understand demand forecasts, Brand/regional business requirement andco-lead the creation ofraw material sourcing strategy through the Multi-horizon plans which are drawn up to achieve long-term Brand revenue targets and growth expectations

• Develop, evolve, and implement supplier management tools to ensure achievement of GMP strategy, goals, and objectives

• Co-lead the design and execution of material preposition initiatives to enable On-Time Performance

• Understand brand requirements, Global Ops, Planning and Product Supply strategies and priorities and able to translate those into Global Material Supply & supplier specific requirements

• Build strategic relationships with key stakeholders covering Brand/Regional Operations, 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 GMPpolicies 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 GMP 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.

• Collaborate with Global Planning and Product Supply department to accomplish KPI’s On-Time Performance, Buy Acceptance Rates, and support Quality, CSR, and other relevant Brand needs

• Prepare analytical reports / presentations to help illustrate future demand trends,opportunity or risk to senior management and business teams

• Analyse 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

• 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

• Identify materials supply chain dynamic risk (such as T2 supply disruption, financial stablility ) and provide risk assessment analysis and mitigation plans to all stakeholders.

• Report potential delays and exception delays, exploring solutions in conjunction with Material Sourcing development team, Brand PS and costing,etc.

• Partner with Material Sourcing development team on building comprehensive supplier capability matrix ( performance + potential), providing 360 degrees supply profile to support sourcing strategy creation and supplier selection.

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

Functional and other Competencies –

• Excellent English (writing and speaking) skills. Mandarin is a plus.

• 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

• 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

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