Senior Manager, Planning Analytics

VF SINGAPORE OVERSEAS SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supply chain company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to lead strategic analytics initiatives in Global Supply Planning. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain and analytics, with 3 years in management. The successful candidate will drive initiatives to optimize vendor performance and ensure compliance while leading a remote team. Knowledge of data visualization tools and supply chain operations are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in supply chain, planning, or analytics.
• At least 3 years in managerial roles, managing remote teams.
• Strong proficiency in data visualization and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic analytics initiatives within Global Supply Planning.
• Develop and maintain data models and dashboards to support supply planning.
• Optimize purchase decisions and manage purchase order processes.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of 4–5 analysts.

Skills

Data visualization tools

Data modeling

Stakeholder management

Business strategy

Supply Chain Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or Business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

KNIME

Power Automate

SQL

Python/R

Job description

Role Summary:

• Lead strategic analytics initiatives within Global Supply Planning to enable data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. This role translates strategic objectives into actionable plans, ensuring alignment across sourcing, planning, and manufacturing functions. Accountable for driving medium to long-term goals that impact global supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Analytics for Global Supply Planning:

• Develop and implement operational initiatives that support strategic supply chain objectives.
• Develop and maintain data models and dashboards to support supply planning across global markets.
• Drive optimization of purchase decisions and purchase order management processes.
• Support rough-cut capacity planning for manufacturing, covering finished goods and raw materials.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a remote team of 4–5 analysts based in Kuala Lumpur.
• Provide leadership in resolving complex issues requiring conceptual thinking and long-term solutions.
• Foster collaboration and ensure alignment with global supply planning objectives.
• Lead team performance and resource planning.

Data Strategy & Architecture:

• Design and implement scalable data architecture to support analytics and reporting needs.
• Ensure data integrity and governance across multiple systems and sources.

Business Partnership:

• Partner with GSP, Product Supply and cross functional teams to optimize vendor performance and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years progressive experience in supply chain, planning, or analytics, with at least 3 years in managerial roles. Proven experience managing remote teams. Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), knowledge of KNIME, Power Automate, SQL, Python/R, and data modeling. Familiarity with data architecture and cloud platforms.
• Core Competencies: Strong business sense and ability to influence decisions through data. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in purchase optimization and capacity planning.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP or similar).
• Exposure to global supply chain operations and manufacturing processes.