If you were in the Senior Planner, Supply Sales & Operations Execution role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

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• Owning the Supply inputs to S&OE in Operational planning horizon
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• Connecting in with Hong Kong Office T1/T2 Production teams, and translating production impact back to business teams
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• Leading communication of impacts of production changes back to cross-functional planning teams and coordinates production prioritization
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• Escalating post-buy issues to Inventory Planners (Global and Regional) with alternatives/recommendations and  trade-offs/implications (e.g., financial, service level, sustainability, worker well-being, etc.), facilitating resolution when needed
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• Rolling up production planning updates for regional communication
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• Overseeing delivery of global supply into regions, working across all levels to help drive alignment and action
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• Partnering and collaborating with Global & Regional Merch & Demand Planning teams to adjust plans for changes in production or transit
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• Coordinating data analysis and actions in the case of supply disruptions (Quality, Compliance, Global, etc)
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• Analyzing and conveying Supplier Delivery Performance & On Time to provide actionable insights and learnings
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• Troubleshooting, auditing, and resolving complex issues in scenarios with ambiguity and uncertainty
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Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

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• Identifying opportunities to simplify and streamline execution processes, reducing complexity while improving speed and accuracy
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• Enhancing supplier performance management, leveraging data and analytics to drive improved reliability, accountability, and long-term partnerships
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• Leading the creation of robust disruption playbooks (e.g., quality, compliance, geopolitical, capacity constraints), improving speed and consistency of response
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Are you our next Senior Planner, Supply Sales & Operations Execution?

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• You have 5-8 years experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, or relevant supply chain role
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• You have expert knowledge of concepts within T1/T2 Supply Planning & production processes and general supply chain flow
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• You have detailed knowledge of factory production planning and process, production management, and supply chain nodes
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• You have ability to build relationships at all levels both internally and externally and leverage those relationship to drive alignment and action
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• You have a strong data analysis background, with experience using o9, Excel, Power BI
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• You have solid knowledge of SAP and/or equivalent ERP/ Planning systems and order management processes
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• You are self-motivated, capable of working independently as well as a strong team player collaborating with cross-functional teams
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• You may have Green Belt Six Sigma Certifications & Supply Chain Certification (APICS) desirable
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• You have excellent written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated analytical capabilities and business savvy: with a focus on detail accuracy and a strong aim to improve existing process and systems
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• You have advanced analytical skills to investigate, troubleshoot, audit and/or resolve complex issues in scenarios with uncertainty and ambiguity
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• You have strong time management skills; work well with deadlines and under pressure, and have an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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• You have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a people-facing role.
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• You have experience with o9 or a similar advanced planning system
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• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
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• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
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• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
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• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
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• You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
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• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it