Production Planner

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ABOUT THE POSITION
This position will drive pre-production/production planning and delivery execution at vendor group level, communicate production/delivery status to relevant Depts. and Los, and lead the global/LO process improvement projects.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
• Leads FGV training & team training, Initiative implementation (SOP modification, system change testing, etc.), CI tasks (process improvement, etc.) and Supply chain projects at the low to high level of complexity, subject to the line manager's assignment.
• May provide guidance to lower level professional staff but has no formal supervisory responsibility.
• Reports production issue & solution as well as initiative progress to and consults with Management team
• Ensures continuous improvement in delivery performance for assigned vendors to meet production goals.
 Reviews & analyses production reports (PPR/CPR/VP, etc.) with FG vendors. Communicate issues to relevant depts. Keep internal system and related LOs/HO updated accurately in timely manner.
 Proactively identifies and address production and capacity issues. Solves moderately complex problems of production, and develops creative solutions based on the evaluation of multiple options. Impact is defined by the ability to influence decisions through expertise. Ensures that factory corrective action plans are established and followed up as needed.
 Provides FG vendor with the update for any relevant production docs (VAS spec, UPC data, artwork, reporting templates, procedures, etc.) and ensures that FG vendors follow accordingly.
 Visits factories frequently to review production status and work with FG vendors on the issue prevention & resolution.
 Support vendors and raw material suppliers in their communication of C/S orders - To be as reconciler if any discrepancies or arguments that can affect the garment delivery and quality.
 Works with HO Planning team on the approval of early/late delivery & relevant ship mode changes, production shortage/overage...etc
 Works with FG vendor logistics team to ensure vendor compliance, shipping document accuracy and approves payment in system.
• Establish and maintain good Partnership with related cross functional departments in the organization and other business partners outside of organization (FGV, RMV, etc.).
YOU ARE
• Highly skilled in Honesty and Integrity (Be direct and truthful. Share information in a straightforward, thoughtful and appropriate manner. Follow all company values, ethics and standards)
• Highly skilled in Accountability (Take ownership of your actions, tasks and responsibilities at work. Support the successful implementation of your team's goals and strategies)
• Highly skilled in Emotional Intelligence (Show self-awareness and an understanding of others' needs. Moderate your behavior to cope with challenges. Strong Conflict management skills, High Interpersonal savviness etc.)
• Highly skilled in Enterprise mindset (Advocate a shared company vision and sense of purpose by thinking and working globally and cross-functionally.)
• Highly skilled in Change leadership (Lead yourself, your peers and your teams through change. Share information early and often. Strong Influence skill, etc.)
• Skilled in Strategic thinking (Consider the whole picture and broadest possible view of issues and challenges to develop and implement long-term, enterprise-wide solutions. Conceptual thinking, Forward thinking, etc.)
• Skilled in Talent development (Discuss learning opportunities for growth that lead to increased performance and potential towards career aspirations and company objectives.)
• Highly skilled in Negotiation
• Highly skilled in Collaboration & knowledge sharing (Seek and share knowledge for the benefit of the company. Cultivate relationships and build new partnerships across regions, brands and functions.)
• Skilled in Drive engagement (Create a positive workplace where everyone can thrive and do their best work. Employees' diverse thoughts and ideas are heard and considered)
• Highly skilled in Innovation (Constantly seek new ways to learn, think and act differently. Use lessons learned to improve ideas and processes)
• Skilled in Operational & Financial Management (Maximize business results by making smart financial decisions. Know the policies, practices, trends and technology that impact your work at the company.)
• Skilled in Smart- risk taking (Take calculated risks after thoughtfully weighing outcomes, costs and benefits. Seek appropriate approval and support from impacted stakeholders.)
• Highly skilled in complex data analysis
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills