**Role & Responsibilities:** Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position) : + This junior-intermediate level position is responsible for analyzing, managing, and executing longer-term, strategic planning tasks + As part of the role, this position is responsible for managing on time delivery, optimal margin delivery, fill rate considerations, executing in line with a sourcing strategy, and taking into account customer plans which consider inventory requirements. + This position uses planning tools and information to find business solutions to resolve services issues such as demand shifts, capacity problems, raw material concerns and forecast variances or oversees the development and execution of vendor and seasonal financial plans, location plans, order quantities, replenishment plans and allocation of merchandise for a specific category of business to maximize sales and profitability to meet business objectives. + To succeed, you will utilize both relationship building and strong analytical skill sets to drive decision making that ensures processes are integrated and aligned across all regions. Key Result Areas: + Support the Manager, Planning on current planning processes and key areas of responsibility, and making process improvements for efficiency and in line with team and company strategy + Support long range planning (Multi Horizon Planning) activities with internal and external stakeholders – drawing up robust plans that are aligned with the sourcing strategy and address key planning scenarios. + Partner cross functionally with teams to plan for and execute “deliver faster” programs to drive Speed and agility initiatives through the supply chain. + Partner with PD and Sourcing leadership at the annual and seasonal planning cycles – ensuring refinement of the MHP and translation into specific allocations of skus that is consistent with the sourcing strategy. + Understand demand forecasts and market information from regions, and use this to drive conversations and decisions for seasonal and long-range planning + Carry out analysis to discover possible risks in supply and plan + Act as a change agent/ambassador throughout the Product Supply and Supply Chain organization by building trust with various levels in the organization, communicate clearly and consistently business objectives and management vision. **Competency Requirements :** Behavioral Competencies - + Execute Business strategy and vision + Enable operational results + Embrace change and be aware of changes in market, business, customers and proactively takes action to to prepare the team to respond to changes + Ensure effective internal and external communication + Build internal and external collaboration + Provide guidance to team + Understand and support talent development + Support continuous learning + Able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines + Strong logic to provide the solution / mitigation plan in solid detail number. + Experience with working in a team spread out in various geographical locations + Value diversity - working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds. + Highest level of integrity, ethics, and honesty + High learning agility + Drive and passion – presents a positive outlook at all times and demonstrates a growth mindset Functional and other Competencies – + Excellent English (writing and speaking) skills. Cantonese and/or Mandarin a plus. + Excellent Excel, Power Point and Presentation skill. + Strong analytical skills and systems knowledge, experience in SAP or Cognos required + Possesses deep functional subject matter knowledge + Understanding of supply chain processes, with experience in forecasting and S&OP + Proven management experience including leading, coaching, mentoring, and building effective team within a department **Experience** Minimum Relevant Experience: At least 4 years’ experience in planning, with ideally some exposure to manufacturing and/or consumer goods such as footwear, clothing, bags Minimum Supervisory Experience: Nature of Work: **Academic Qualifications** Minimum Degree Held: University/College degree/diploma or above Subject Expert In: Certifications Required: R-20250110-0002 VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.