Planner- AGM/DGM

Job Description

Title: Planner- AGM/DGM

Company Name: Clifton Group, 100% Export Oriented Composite Industries

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Chattogram

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Textile Engineering

• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines from a reputed university: Industrial & Production Engineering (IPE)/ Textile Engineering/ Fabrics Technology/ Other relevant Engineering fields.
• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Fabric Technology, or a related field.

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• 10+ years of experience in fabric analysis, quality testing, or textile laboratory operations, including at least 4–6 years in a leadership role.

• Experience working with knit based and functional fabrics.

• Excellent problem-solving, team management, and communication skills.

• Advanced knowledge of fabric performance technologies (e.g., moisture management, stretch recovery, colorfastness).

• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and software systems used in textile testing.

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with product development, sourcing, or manufacturing.

One-Stop fabric Sourcing Unit

Responsibilities:

Strategic & Operational Planning:

• Develop and execute medium- to long-term resource and capacity plans aligned with business goals.

• Lead the forecasting process using historical data and demand trends to drive one stop fabrics sourcing unit and decisions.

• Set and monitor key planning metrics like forecast accuracy and resource use.

Capacity & Production Management:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of capacity planning models to ensure demand and supply alignment.

• Coordinate with production, procurement, and relevant teams to ensure timely execution of manufacturing and delivery schedules.

• Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions to optimize throughput and reduce lead times.

Operational Forecasting & Demand Planning:

• Collaborate with merchandising, commercial, knitting, dyeing, central store and factory planner to build accurate demand forecasts.

• Ensure that forecast changes are reflected promptly in operational and production plans.

• Analyze variances and implement corrective actions as needed.

Resource Planning & Utilization:

• Drive proactive planning and allocation based on operational needs.

• Manage scheduling of key resources and planning aligning with manufacture-driven demand variations.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between merchandising, supply chain, manufacturing, and other functional teams.

• Drive effective Operations Planning processes and meetings.

• Facilitate communication and alignment between upstream and downstream teams to minimize disruptions.

Systems & Reporting:

• Utilize ERP or planning software for data analysis, scheduling, and reporting.

• Develop dashboards and reports to support decision-making at the leadership level.

• Help bring in digital tools and automate planning processes.