A leading global apparel manufacturer seeks an experienced Sales & Operations Planning Manager (S&OP) to drive efficiencies in demand planning, forecasting, and inventory management across an extensive supplier network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in China.
- Manage a team of Analysts/Planners
- Foreign-Owned Apparel Manufacturer
- Data-Driven Decisions
The position requires a highly analytical and results-driven planner who can align sales forecasts, production capacity, and inventory strategies to ensure seamless operations in a fast-paced, competitive industry.
Some travel is required to manufacturing sites and supplier locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning – Align demand planning, sales forecasting and inventory optimisation
- Production & Inventory Optimisation – Ensure OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance and cost efficiency.
- Data Analysis & Reporting – analyse factory capacity utilisation, sales trends and market data to identify opportunities and risks. Utilise ERP, CRM and BI platforms to automate and improve data reporting.
- Process Improvements – Translate market demand into actionable production schedules and design solutions to improve efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Coordination –Partner with Procurement, Logistics and Sales teams as well as suppliers to ensure alignment with forecasts and budgets.
- Team Leadership – Mentor and manage a team of analysts/planners
Qualifications & Skills Required
- 10+ years in S&OP, demand forecasting, and inventory management within garment manufacturing.
- Strong ERP, Excel, and Power BI skills – data-driven mindset.
- Fluent in English & Mandarin, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why This Role?
- Strategic leadership in a high-growth apparel operation.
- Work with a dynamic, international team driving innovation.
- Impact supply chain efficiency and operational scalability.
