Assistant Manager – Planning & Operations
Our client is a global apparel manufacturing and supply chain organisation with a strong regional footprint across Asia. As part of its continued growth and operational transformation, the company is seeking an Assistant Manager – Planning & Operations to lead end-to-end supply chain execution across garment production. This role plays a critical position within the organisation, acting as the key escalation point between regional teams and vendors while driving performance, process optimisation, and on-time delivery across complex, multi-country operations.Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Performance Management
Requirements
Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of supply chain data and production milestones.
- Lead complex data analysis and generate high-level management reports.
- Monitor PO milestones, ensure accuracy, and implement corrective actions for non-conformity.
- Act as a project lead to support and roll out Corporate Supply Chain initiatives across regional teams.
- Mentor and support regional planners in daily operations.
- Strategize and communicate forecasts and capacity requirements to garment vendors in alignment with the broader Sourcing Strategy.
- Evaluate and approve vendor capacity reports, ensuring factories can meet seasonal apparel demands.
- Oversee material, fabric, and trim planning, ensuring timely reservation and consolidation of components to prevent production delays.
- Ensure the integrity of Product Master Data; manage and resolve high-level system escalations.
- Drive and support the TKS OPC and CC plans for the region.
- Manage the end-to-end Purchase Order operations through the supply chain, ensuring seamless transitions from requisition release and PO creation to final shipment.
- Evaluate and execute complex customer requests with factories, coordinating with Management for feasibility approvals.
- Act as the key liaison between regions, apparel product development, production teams, and vendors to proactively manage and resolve manufacturing bottlenecks.
- Authorize and oversee Order Cancellations, Amendments, Value-Added Services (VAS), up-charges, and reimbursements.
- Manage payment and shipment deferral programs.
- Take the lead on complex vendor claims and dispute resolutions.
Requirements
- BA or BSc in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Planning and Operations.
- Strong preference for candidates with direct experience in the garment/apparel manufacturing industry. * Proven track record of managing vendors, capacity planning, and raw material/fabric consolidation.
- Advanced technical skills: Power user of MS Excel, MS Access. VBA and Power BI programming are highly advantageous.
- Solid experience working within an SAP environment is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage escalations, and communicate effectively across cross-functional global teams.
