Senior Manager - Production Planning (Vans Footwear) at VF Corporation

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Position Summary The Senior Manager, Production Planning for VF Asia (Vans Footwear) is responsible for leading end‑to‑end production planning across a multi‑country vendor network, ensuring alignment between demand, capacity, and execution excellence. This role plays a critical leadership function in supporting VF’s evolving sourcing footprint in Asia, particularly as Vietnam becomes a key hub for development and execution. The position requires a balance of strategic planning, operational execution, and people leadership, ensuring both business results and a high‑performing, engaged team environment. Key Responsibilities 1. Production Planning Strategy & Execution Lead the development and execution of seasonal and long‑range production plans across vendors and countries Align planning outputs with brand demand, sourcing strategies, and vendor capacity Drive OTIF (On Time In Full) performance and mitigate supply chain risks proactively Ensure integration of production planning with development, costing, and manufacturing timelines 2. Vendor & Capacity Management Partner with Vans Footwear vendors to ensure accurate capacity planning, allocation, and utilization Challenge vendors on transparency, including: Subcontracting practices Capacity constraints Production bottlenecks Lead escalation and mitigation plans for capacity gaps or execution risks Drive consistency in vendor planning standards across the Asia network 3. Cross‑Functional Alignment Act as the key interface between: Sourcing Development / Sourcing Operations team. Commercialization / Technical teams Brand / Merchandising counterparts Ensure clear communication and alignment on: Production milestones Material readiness Delivery commitments Drive decision‑making through structured planning reviews 4. Leadership & Team Development Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing Production Planning team across Vietnam and CMBD Create a culture of: Accountability and ownership Speak‑up voice and constructive challenge Continuous improvement and execution discipline Coach team members to grow both: Technical planning capability Leadership maturity and influence 5. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Identify and implement improvements in: Planning processes Data accuracy and visibility Reporting and decision frameworks Lead initiatives to simplify workflows and improve speed and agility Drive adoption of best practices across vendors and internal teams 6. Risk Management & Governance Monitor and manage risks including: Production delays Quality spillovers from planning gaps Vendor non‑compliance (e.g. unauthorized subcontracting) Ensure robust escalation mechanisms and clear ownership Maintain strong discipline in planning governance and execution tracking Key Deliverables / Success Measures Improved delivery performance (OTIF / On‑time shipment) High production plan accuracy and stability Strong vendor capacity alignment and transparency Reduced last‑minute escalations and firefighting Positive improvement in team engagement and culture metrics Development of a sustainable talent pipeline within Planning Required Qualifications & Experience 5 + years in production planning / supply chain / sourcing operations Strong experience in footwear or apparel manufacturing environments Proven leadership experience managing teams in multi‑country Asia setups Deep understanding of: Vendor operations Capacity planning End‑to‑end production cycles Core Competencies Functional Advanced production planning & capacity management Vendor performance management Supply chain risk mitigation Data‑driven decision making Familiar with all current generation Production Planning software. Leadership Strong people leadership and coaching capability Ability to influence across functions and senior stakeholders Clear, structured communicator Resilient under pressure with strong judgment Behavioral High ownership mindset Courage to challenge constructively Focus on transparency and integrit