Senior Global Material Planning Strategist

VF Corp.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VF Corp. is seeking a Senior Planner, Global Material Planning to drive end-to-end strategic planning for Direct Source materials across long-range horizons, from pre-season to in-season execution.

This role maps demand forecasts to sourcing, capacity and prepositioning strategies, balancing cost, inventory and liability risks. The successful candidate will partner with Brand and Regional Planning, Product Supply, Global Planning, suppliers and cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related field.
• Experience in supply chain, sourcing, material planning, supply planning or related area.
• Experience with demand forecasting, S&OP, capacity planning and risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven mindset.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; data storytelling and presentation skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience with data analytics and workflow tools such as Alteryx or KNIME is preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for apparel and equipment materials across the Go-to-Market calendar.
• Translate forecasts into multi-horizon material sourcing and capacity plans.
• Assess supplier capacity and identify risks from demand shifts and constraints.
• Develop material prepositioning strategies to improve readiness.
• Maintain end-to-end material tracking, forecasting, inventory visibility and demand analysis.
• Support procurement decisions with data-driven insights and scenario modelling.
• Manage monthly consumption against commitments and oversee leftover processes.
• Collaborate with Brand stakeholders and regional ops to optimize material usage.
• Drive policy and process improvements across regions and supply chains.

Skills

End-to-End Supply Chain

Strategic Planning & Scenario Mod

Analytical & Data-Driven Decision

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Stakeholder Engagement

Process & Project Management

Communication & Presentation

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Change Management

Global Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

KNIME

Job description

VF Corp. is seeking a Senior Planner, Global Material Planning to drive end-to-end strategic planning for Direct Source materials across long-range horizons, from pre-season to in-season execution.

This role maps demand forecasts to sourcing, capacity and prepositioning strategies, balancing cost, inventory and liability risks. The successful candidate will partner with Brand and Regional Planning, Product Supply, Global Planning, suppliers and cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and