Overview of the Job:

Deploy GC supply & inventory planning strategy according to different supply chain operating models, support FLT and new responsive supply chain capability pilot, facilitate process alignment & improvement by collaborating with Global & Geo X-function team and provide business insights with advanced data analytics skills.

Reporting Line:

Manager, Sportswear Apparel & Equipment Inventory Management GC

Key Partnership:

• Global Sourcing/Manufacturing/ Material Planning / Partner management team
• Global Supply Planning / DEC team
• Global Technical Product Management team
• Global Sourcing team
• GC Responsive Fulfill team
• GC Sports Planning / MPU Planning
• GC Merch team
• GC Finance team

Job Responsibility:

FLT and Responsive Strategy and Supply & Inventory Capability (20%)

• Collaborate with global & geo team to understand and deploy geo supply planning strategy, inclusive of FLT and responsive operating model (RR)
• Maximize responsive business opportunity of the integrated marketplace with 2X speed responsive supply while balancing geo inventory level.
• Support team to pilot new responsive supply chain capability to enable an E2E supply fulfillment network from raw material staging to finished goods manufacture

X- function Process Alignment & System Improvement (30%)

• Work with global & geo X function team to align on the most efficient process for different operating models.
• Support regular touch base meetings with factory partners to ensure the smooth implementation of different supply chain operation model, keep tracking on opportunities and risks.
• Coordinate with global planning/tech team to improve the current system supply & inventory planning logic to better fit into business need & give clear visibility to stakeholders.

Data Analysis & KPI management (20%)

• Connect demand sensing matrix to generate seamless E2E Demand /Material Planning / Supply Planning / Inventory Management data foundation and modeling.
• Drive business decisions by advanced data analysis through multi-dimension reporting & analytics tools.

• Weekly performance tracking on cross season planning, Demand & Supply reconciliation & Reporting tracking, alert upon problems or risks.

Buy Execution (30%)

• Demand fcst maintenance in APO system regularly based on different fulfill model.
• Regular buy preparation, STR publication, PO creation for FLT/RR. 
• Pre-season system setting, Inseason read & react and buy postponement.

Functional Skill Required (Hard skills):

• 2-3 years demand & supply/inventory planning experience in retail industry preferred (Fresh Graduated Master also preferred if the candidates have data modeling or analytics capability)
• Responsive planning/ short lead time/ VMI / JIT supply experience & team management would be a plus.  (Optional to fresh graduated candidate)
• Knowledge of SAP systems is a must. (Optional to fresh graduated candidate)

Experience Required (Soft skills):

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with open mindset.  Excellent organizational & communication skills and a self-motivator.  Able to work under pressure and have passion for newness.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills in Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Computer skill set: Microsoft excel, ppt.
• Knowledge of AI / Power BI / SQL / Python / Snowflake / AWS / Azure / R would be a plus.