Planning Manager

About the Company: Garment manufacturing industry in Jordan

Garment Manufacturing Planning

About the Role

Lead end-to-end production planning for 20+ garment manufacturing units, ensuring optimal resource utilization, on-time delivery, and coordination across merchandising, operations, and supply chain to meet global customer demands and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust production plans aligned with sales demand, factory capacity, and delivery timelines.
• Lead centralized planning and factory-level execution across 20+ sewing units producing for global brands.
• Collaborate with CXOs and GMs (IE, ME, HR, Operations) to ensure cohesive production strategies.
• Drive product flow, line loading, and shipment readiness across categories and customer requirements.
• Monitor manpower allocation, machine availability, and line application to maximize output and cost efficiency.
• Analyze plan vs. actual performance data and initiate corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement through Fast React or other planning tools to enhance forecast accuracy and reduce WIP/inventory holding.
• Mentor and lead 20+ planning executives and a centralized team, instilling operational discipline and strategic thinking.
• Drive planning interface with raw material teams to ensure production continuity and zero delays.
• Work closely with supply chain teams for inventory flow, order consolidation, and plan integrity.
• Implement system-based order planning, pack optimization, and automation to drive efficiency.
• Lead planning digitization and integration across ERP, WFX, or other manufacturing systems.
• Comply with all company health, safety, and operational policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
• Uphold workplace discipline by adhering to all established policies and procedures.
• Follow 5S and lean manufacturing principles to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by departmental leadership in line with business needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or above (MBA is preferred) in Garment manufacturing/Operations/Supply Chain
• Work Experience: 20+ years of experience in Strategic Sewing Planning, and 5 years at least in a senior Managerial role.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Production Planning Systems (e.g., Fast React, WFX, SAP)
• Strong understanding of Garment Manufacturing Processes
• Advanced Excel, MIS Reporting & Data Interpretation
• Strong business negotiation
• Strong Financial skills
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing process

Preferred Skills

• Strategic Thinking & Decision-Making
• Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
• Leadership & Team Development
• Effective communication

Pay range and compensation package

Designation GM-Planning Department Planning

Equal Opportunity Statement

Excellent command in English and fluency in other languages.

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