Production Planning Coordinator

GENERAL FUNCTION

This position is responsible for monitoring order management and production plan, solving problems during the production. Manage seasonal and monthly production planning activities to support the global business requirements. Connecting the front-end strategies to the souring strategy in order to make clear decisions that are aligned and proactive.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. Support the Senior Production Planning Manager through leading a team on current planning processes and key areas of responsibility, and making process improvements for efficiency and in line with team and company strategy
2. Build strategic relationships with all Demand Planning teams, Strategy Planning teams and Product operation Teams
3. Support strategic sourcing direction for production and capacity planning through supporting short and long term planning at the country, vendor, and factory level allocation strategies.
4. Work closely with the factories and Demand Planning teams to ensure that production plan are aligned with buy calendars and brand launch dates.
5. Generate summary reports on orders, shipments, delayed etc. per requirement.
6. Maintain system update in a timely fashion with accuracy.
7. Monitor the whole process from order receiving through the shipment
8. Provide help and solution on day to day works among the team before heading it up to the manager.
9. Generate summary reports on orders/delays plus shipment documents, plus other reports per requirement.
10. Other general administration tasks assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Proficient in English writing and speaking.
2. Excellent communication and negotiation ability at all levels.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel data manipulation) and other computer literate; Knowledge of SAP system software and Access database would be advantageous.
4. 3+ years experience in an export trading/foreign overseas buying office company background ideally involved in footwear/apparel industry.
5. It is envisaged that suitable candidates will have at least 5 years of working experience with a graduate degree or above.
6. Candidates should be able to handle time sensitive information with an attention to detail
7. Good personality and strong believer of teamwork.

LOCATION

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.