Senior Planner, Global Supply Planning

This Senior Planner, Global Supply Planning role focuses on making sure the right materials are available at the right time to support production and delivery globally. You’ll lead planning across pre-season and in-season timelines, work closely with suppliers and internal teams, and use data to manage risks and improve supply performance. It’s a hands-on role where you balance planning, problem-solving, and stakeholder management to keep supply running smoothly.

What will you do?

Lead pre-season planning for Direct-Sourced materials aligned with the Go-To-Market calendar

• Develop and manage long-range and seasonal supply plans

• Build and execute material preposition strategies to support on-time delivery

• Review and align supplier capacity plans with demand forecasts

• Monitor forecast changes and adjust plans proactively

Drive in-season planning activities, including:

• Material preposition tracking

• PO delay root cause analysis

• Mitigation actions to recover delays

• PO CRD (Committed Ready Date) improvements

Track monthly material consumption against commitments

Manage leftover materials at season end, including validation and reporting

Work with internal teams to reuse excess materials and reduce scrap

Collaborate with Direct-Sourced and nominated suppliers to manage risks such as:

• Demand shifts

• Capacity constraints

• Forecast gaps

Analyse forecast vs actual regularly to identify risks early

Develop action plans and communicate clearly across stakeholders

Continuously improve or automate planning processes where possible

What will you be responsible for?

Deliver pre-season milestones on time and with accuracy

Ensure strong execution of material preposition plans to support on-time delivery

Build effective working relationships across Global Planning, Asia Product Supply, and suppliers

Act as process owner for global material planning processes and drive improvements

Improve supply agility and consistency in planning methods

Partner with Global Supply Planning and Material Sourcing teams to support KPIs such as:

• On-Time Performance

• Buy Acceptance Rate

Prepare clear reports and presentations on demand trends, risks, and opportunities

Evaluate supplier performance, including execution discipline and responsiveness

Support change initiatives and communicate business priorities clearly

How will you do it?

Work closely with planning, sourcing, and supplier teams to align demand and supply

Use data to guide decisions and identify risks early

Turn analysis into clear actions and recommendations

Stay organised while managing multiple priorities and deadlines

Communicate clearly and build trust with stakeholders across regions

Take ownership and adapt quickly when plans change

What you’ll bring

Experience & knowledge

Experience in supply chain, material planning, or sourcing (apparel/footwear is a plus)

Strong understanding of forecasting, S&OP, and supply planning

Experience working with suppliers and managing supply risks

Skills

Strong English communication skills (Mandarin is a bonus)

Good Excel and PowerPoint skills

Experience with Tableau or Power BI is a plus

Experience with Power Query, KNIME, or similar tools is a plus

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Able to make assumptions and run what-if scenarios

Comfortable turning data into clear insights and stories

Ways of working

Able to work independently and with different teams

Comfortable handling multiple priorities under pressure

Detail-oriented and organised

Open to change and continuous improvement

Willing to take ownership and make decisions when needed