Senior Planner, Global Supply Planning

VF Corp.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VF Corp. is seeking a Senior Planner, Global Supply Planning to ensure materials are available to support production and delivery globally. You will lead pre-season and in-season planning across timelines, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to balance demand with supply.

You will drive data-driven decisions, manage risks, and track KPIs like on-time performance, while continuously improving planning processes and supporting Go-To-Market calendars.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, material planning, or sourcing.
• Forecasting, S&OP, and supply planning experience is essential.
• Experience with suppliers and managing supply risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-season planning for Direct-Sourced materials aligned with Go-To-Market calendar.
• Develop and manage long-range and seasonal supply plans.
• Build and execute material preposition strategies to support on-time delivery.
• Review and align supplier capacity plans with demand forecasts.
• Monitor forecast changes and adjust plans proactively.
• Drive in-season planning activities and mitigate delays.
• Track monthly material consumption against commitments and manage leftovers.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Decision making under pressure

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Power BI

Power Query

KNIME

Job description

This **Senior Planner, Global Supply Planning** role focuses on making sure the right materials are available at the right time to support production and delivery globally. You’ll lead planning across pre-season and in-season timelines, work closely with suppliers and internal teams, and use data to manage risks and improve supply performance. It’s a hands-on role where you balance planning, problem-solving, and stakeholder management to keep supply running smoothly. **What will you do?**Lead pre-season planning for Direct-Sourced materials aligned with the Go-To-Market calendar* Develop and manage long-range and seasonal supply plans* Build and execute material preposition strategies to support on-time delivery* Review and align supplier capacity plans with demand forecasts* Monitor forecast changes and adjust plans proactivelyDrive in-season planning activities, including:* Material preposition tracking* PO delay root cause analysis* Mitigation actions to recover delays* PO CRD (Committed Ready Date) improvementsTrack monthly material consumption against commitmentsManage leftover materials at season end, including validation and reportingWork with internal teams to reuse excess materials and reduce scrapCollaborate with Direct-Sourced and nominated suppliers to manage risks such as:* Demand shifts* Capacity constraints* Forecast gapsAnalyse forecast vs actual regularly to identify risks earlyDevelop action plans and communicate clearly across stakeholdersContinuously improve or automate planning processes where possible **What will you be responsible for?**Deliver pre-season milestones on time and with accuracyEnsure strong execution of material preposition plans to support on-time deliveryBuild effective working relationships across Global Planning, Asia Product Supply, and suppliersAct as process owner for global material planning processes and drive improvementsImprove supply agility and consistency in planning methodsPartner with Global Supply Planning and Material Sourcing teams to support KPIs such as:* On-Time Performance* Buy Acceptance RatePrepare clear reports and presentations on demand trends, risks, and opportunitiesEvaluate supplier performance, including execution discipline and responsivenessSupport change initiatives and communicate business priorities clearly **How will you do it?**Work closely with planning, sourcing, and supplier teams to align demand and supplyUse data to guide decisions and identify risks earlyTurn analysis into clear actions and recommendationsStay organised while managing multiple priorities and deadlinesCommunicate clearly and build trust with stakeholders across regionsTake ownership and adapt quickly when plans change **What you’ll bring**Experience & knowledgeExperience in supply chain, material planning, or sourcing (apparel/footwear is a plus)Strong understanding of forecasting, S&OP, and supply planningExperience working with suppliers and managing supply risks **Skills**Strong English communication skills (Mandarin is a bonus)Good Excel and PowerPoint skillsExperience with Tableau or Power BI is a plusExperience with Power Query, KNIME, or similar tools is a plusStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to make assumptions and run what-if scenariosComfortable turning data into clear insights and stories **Ways of working**Able to work independently and with different teamsComfortable handling multiple priorities under pressureDetail-oriented and organisedOpen to change and continuous improvementWilling to take ownership and make decisions when neededR-20260922-0003