Sr. Production Planning Analyst

Role Overview: You will work directly with designated suppliers to maintain accurate and timely handling of fabric commit, buy, WIP, and Liability data in the system. Providing guidance to direct reports to resolve supply chain issues in daily operations will also be a key responsibility. It is essential to understand the logic and lead times of the Buy & Production and Time & Action (T&A) calendars. Communication with vendors and cross-functional teams (US Ops, Sourcing, and HK Production planning) to proactively support execution of manufacturing activities is crucial. You will need to escalate potential risks to your manager in a timely manner and identify operational issues for necessary action. Collecting vendor capabilities and delivering results to re-adjust production plans for incorporating demand fluctuation from the retail end will be part of your responsibilities. Being a Subject Matter Expert for the vendor community on production planning processes/rules, communicating, and monitoring any special shipping needs for specific customers are key tasks. Acting as a gatekeeper to ensure the team complies with SOP and partnering with the Production Planning Manager and other key related stakeholders on ad-hoc projects are also part of your role. Providing external training to suppliers on production management processes such as buy and WIP modules in the Andromeda and collaborating cross-functionally to solve production and delivery-related issues will be expected. Identifying and mitigating preproduction development and manufacturing risks, outlining possible root causes, and potential solutions are also crucial aspects of the role. Key Responsibilities: - Work directly with designated suppliers to maintain accurate and timely handling of fabric commit, buy, WIP, and Liability data in the system - Provide guidance to direct reports to resolve supply chain issues in daily operations - Understand the logic and lead times of the Buy & Production and Time & Action (T&A) calendars - Communicate with vendors and cross-functional teams to support execution of manufacturing activities - Escalate potential risks to manager in a timely manner and identify operational issues for necessary action - Collect vendor capabilities and deliver results to re-adjust production plans for demand fluctuation - Act as a Subject Matter Expert for the vendor community on production planning processes/rules - Monitor any special shipping needs for specific customers - Ensure team compliance with SOP - Partner with key stakeholders on ad-hoc projects - Provide external training to suppliers on production management processes - Collaborate cross-functionally to solve production and delivery-related issues - Identify and mitigate preproduction development and manufacturing risks Qualification Required: - 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 sweater category for the US/Canada market, is an advantage - Advanced skills using Microsoft Office applications (Advance Excel) - Good command of written and spoken English,