Strategic Planner

Job Description

Title: Strategic Planner

Company Name: New Asia Group

Vacancy: --

Age: 30 to 35 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile, Group of Companies

• BBA or Bachelor`s degree in Apparel Merchandising & Planning, or a related field.      

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile, Group of Companies

• Age 30 to 35 years
• Only Male

• 7 years proven experience in merchandising, supply chain management, or production planning roles within the textile and apparel manufacturing industry at least in higher capacity for 2 years.  
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to conduct root cause analysis, process mapping, and data-driven decision-making.        
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a track record of implementing innovative solutions to complex supply chain and production planning challenges.        
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.       
• Project management experience, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.       
• Familiarity with sustainability principles and practices in supply chain management and production planning is a plus.
• This is a full-time position based at our headquarters with occasional travel to manufacturing facilities and suppliers as needed.
• The successful candidate will report directly to CTO (Chief Transformation Officer) and work closely with cross-functional teams, including Strategic Management, Production, Procurement, and Logistics.       
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the company are available for high-performing individuals. 

Company Overview: Join a dynamic textile and apparel manufacturing group dedicated to innovation, quality, and sustainability. As the Merchandising & Planning Manager, you will be instrumental in optimizing supply chain management and production planning processes to drive efficiency and support the strategic objectives of the organization. 

Position Overview: We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Merchandising & Planning Manager to lead initiatives aimed at improving supply chain management and production planning. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of industry best practices, and a passion for driving continuous improvement. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. GAP Analysis and Process Assessment:       

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of supply chain management and production planning processes to identify gaps and inefficiencies.        

• Utilize data analysis and benchmarking against industry best practices to evaluate process performance and identify improvement opportunities. 

2. Solution Generation and Innovation:       

• Generate innovative and sustainable solutions to address identified gaps and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain and production planning processes.        

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements, leveraging technology, automation, and best practices. 

3. Strategic Alignment:        

• Partner with the Strategic Management team to ensure that process improvement initiatives are aligned with business objectives and support the overall strategic direction of the organization.        

• Provide insights and recommendations based on process analysis to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation. 

4. Supply Chain Optimization:        

• Optimize inventory management practices to minimize stockouts, reduce excess inventory, and improve inventory turnover.

• Enhance supplier relationship management processes to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and components.

5.Production Planning Enhancement:       

• Improve production planning processes to optimize resource utilization, minimize lead times, and enhance production efficiency.       

• Implement forecasting and demand planning techniques to anticipate customer demand and align production schedules accordingly.