Senior Supply Planner - Global Supply Management

Position Overview:

This job is responsible for end-to-end supply management, from planning to delivery. Upon receiving demand forecasts from downstream, the Senior Global Supply Planner evaluates lead times, raw material availability, placement options, and capacity constraints to develop a comprehensive supply plan. This plan is then communicated to the source base, from which supply confirmations are received. The core responsibility of this role is to ensure the on-time delivery of products to the business, effectively owning the entire global supply planning process. The position requires meticulous coordination, strategic planning skills, and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics to optimize performance and meet business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Constrain Supply Planning: Analyse and process unconstrained supply requests by applying constraints such as lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQ), capacity, and raw material availability. Deliver a viable, confirmed, constrained supply plan.
• Supply Confirmation KPIs: Ensure supply confirmations meet or exceed key performance indicators, maintaining high standards of efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mitigation and Analysis: Conduct thorough root cause analyses for any deviations from plans or unexpected changes. Develop and implement robust mitigation strategies to address and resolve these issues.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Business, Product Development, and Sourcing teams to ensure seamless execution of supply plans, fostering strong interdepartmental synergy.
• Addressing Supply Constraints: Proactively evaluate and resolve supply and resource constraints, negotiating capacities and lead times with Sourcing teams and Vendors. Explore and identify cross-sourcing opportunities to optimize supply chain flexibility.
• Agility Programs: Identify products and markets that are candidates for agility programs. Collaborate with Sourcing teams and vendors to implement agility models that reduce lead times and enhance supply chain responsiveness, thereby meeting the dynamic needs of markets.

Key Qualifications:

• Proven Experience: • A minimum of 15 years of supply chain management experience and solid background in supply chain management -  Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Material Planning, Procurement . Apparel industry experience will be viewed favourably.
• Problem-solving: Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a focus on process improvement, capable of identifying inefficiencies and implementing effective solutions.
• Analytical Planning: Solution-oriented with strong analytical planning skills, adept at forecasting, demand planning, and resource allocation to meet business objectives.
• Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to forge effective relationships across cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless coordination and execution.
• Deadline Management: Committed to delivering high-quality work within stringent deadlines, showcasing superior time management and organizational skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with supply planning systems. Candidates with hands-on experience in these areas will have a distinct advantage.

Education:

Candidates should possess a master’s or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. However, we highly value practical experience and encourage candidates with significant relevant experience in the supply chain or planning domains to apply.