Executive/Sr. Executive - Planning

• Formulate and implement strategic production planning aligned with order forecasts, factory capacity and business objectives.
• Do capacity booking, load analysis and production scheduling to ensure optimal utilization across production units.
• Prepare plans for Sample, Cutting, Sewing and Finishing.
• Execute line loading and style allocation considering SMV, order volume and delivery timelines.
• Conduct capacity vs. order feasibility analysis and confirm booking in coordination with Merchandising prior to order acceptance.
• Monitor Time & Action (T&A) to ensure material readiness, capacity availability and production feasibility before line input.
• Review daily and weekly production performance vs. plan and implement proactive re-planning and recovery actions to mitigate delays.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, IE, and Production to optimize production flow, sequencing and bottleneck management.
• Ensure optimal utilization of lines, manpower and machinery, avoiding overbooking or underutilization.
• Manage re-planning and re-booking in response to material delays, production constraints, or order changes.

Prepare and present key planning reports, including:

• Capacity utilization: load vs capacity
• Order status, shipment projection & delivery performance
• WIP tracking and bottleneck analysis
• Plan vs actual variance and risk analysis
• Material readiness and its impact on production
• Cut to ship ratio
• Order to ship ratio
• On time in full shipment
• Fabrics and trims booking and delivery status.
• Maintain regular communication with management on production status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Drive performance in line with Planning KPIs (OTDP, capacity utilization, lead time optimization).
• Lead continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives (ERP/planning systems) to enhance planning accuracy and visibility.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the planning team, ensuring standardization and best practices across units.