Sr. Production Planning Analyst

You will be responsible for working directly with designated suppliers to maintain accurate and timely handling of fabric commit, buy, WIP, and Liability data in the system. Additionally, you will provide guidance to direct reports to resolve supply chain issues in daily operations. It is crucial for you to understand the logic and lead times of the Buy & Production and Time & Action (T&A) calendars. Effective communication with vendors and cross-functional teams (US Ops, Sourcing, and HK Production planning) to proactively support the execution of manufacturing activities is key. In this role, you will be required to escalate potential risks to your manager in a timely manner and identify operational issues that require necessary action. Collecting vendor capabilities and delivering results to re-adjust production plans for incorporating demand fluctuation from the retail end is also part of your responsibilities. You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert for the vendor community on production planning processes/rules, communicating and monitoring any special shipping needs for specific customers. As a gatekeeper, you will ensure that the team complies with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Collaborating with the Production Planning Manager and other key related stakeholders on ad-hoc projects is essential. Providing external training to suppliers on production management processes such as buy and WIP modules in Andromeda is also a part of this role. Cross-functional collaboration to solve production and delivery-related issues, as well as identifying and mitigating preproduction development and manufacturing risks, will be necessary. You will be expected to outline possible root causes and potential solutions. **Job Specification:** - University Degree or above, preferably with a major in Apparel Manufacturing & Merchandising and/or Supply Chain Operations Management from a reputed university. - At least 8 years of working experience in a related field (Buying office) with Team Management experience. - Experience in handling Baby/Children-wear products, including the sweater category for the US/Canada market, is an advantage. - Advanced skills in using Microsoft Office applications, especially Advance Excel. - Good command of written and spoken English.,