About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Production Planning Executive to manage vendor capacity, order allocation, and projection variance reporting in the apparel industry. This role focuses on optimizing supply chain efficiency and ensuring alignment with global sourcing strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare regular harmonized projections variance reports and communicate findings.
Develop vendor capacity reports and collaborate with management on necessary adjustments.
Release vendor capacity according to agreed timelines to maintain demand and supply stability.
Allocate orders based on agreed frameworks to minimize variance between projections and actuals, maximizing vendor and mill capacity utilization.
Support vendors to ensure timely resolution of inquiries within committed timeframes.
Identify opportunities to reduce lead times across vendors.
Monitor calendar revisions and keep vendors informed of any changes.
Execute order allocations aligned with global sourcing strategies.
Build and collaborate on speed, read, react, and chase models as per business needs.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to establish and track global calendars.
Develop and improve vendors’ internal planning and capacity management capabilities.

Qualifications:

Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Management, or related field.
5+ years of experience in the apparel industry, including at least 3 years in production planning.
Experience with Fast React or similar planning systems is a plus.
Highly organized with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written).
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently under pressure.
Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel.
Team player with a proactive attitude and commitment to excellence.

Advanced Summary Table:

Category	Details
Job Title	Demand Planner (Panty Category) -Jobs In Colombo
Industry	Apparel Manufacturing
Experience Required	5+ years (3+ years in production planning)
Education	Degree/Diploma in Marketing/Management or similar
Key Skills	Production planning, vendor management, analytics, MS Excel, communication
Tools/Software	Fast React or similar planning system (preferred)
Location	Not specified
Language	English (Fluent, spoken and written)
Core Responsibilities	Reporting variance, vendor capacity planning, order allocation, cross-team collaboration
Desired Attributes	Organized, analytical, proactive, team-oriented

Company Overview – Victoria’s Secret & Co. (Colombo)

Victoria’s Secret & Co. is a globally recognized leader in intimate apparel, beauty, and lifestyle products, known for blending innovation with timeless elegance. The company continually invests in cutting-edge design and technology to create products that offer superior comfort, style, and confidence to customers worldwide. By leveraging data-driven insights and trend analysis, Victoria’s Secret ensures its offerings stay relevant and inspire individuality.

Customer focus is a cornerstone of the company’s ethos. Victoria’s Secret prioritizes exceptional shopping experiences, whether in-store or online, tailoring personalized services and engaging with diverse consumer communities. Through attentive customer support and inclusive marketing, it builds lasting relationships based on trust and satisfaction.

Sustainability guides Victoria’s Secret’s strategic initiatives. The company is committed to reducing its environmental impact by adopting eco-friendly materials, optimizing packaging, and improving supply chain transparency. These efforts reflect a broader dedication to social responsibility and ethical sourcing throughout its global operations.

Guided by core values of integrity, creativity, inclusivity, and respect, Victoria’s Secret fosters a collaborative culture that empowers employees and partners. The company strives to create products and experiences that celebrate confidence and diversity while advancing sustainable business practices.

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