Manager, Fabric Planning

Calling all originals At Levi Strauss Co you can be yourself xe2x80x94 and be part of something bigger Were a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger So add your voice Make an impact Find your fit xe2x80x94 and your future As the Manager Fabric Planning you are responsible for leading the Fabric Planning team and overseeing the strategic planning and management of fabric booking and allocation This role is necessary for strategic raw material planning seamless collaboration among the resource planning team sourcing team vendors and mill partners and monitoring You will report into the Director Raw Materials and Bottoms Planning About the JobFabric Requirement Forecasting Analyse production plans and demand forecasts to determine fabric needs Develop accurate fabric requirement plans aligned with seasonal production cycles xe2x80x8bSupplier Coordination and Communication Ensure capacity use with mills and fabric suppliers Escalate any constraints promptly Collaborate with mills and fabric suppliers to secure quality materials Fabric Inventory Management Monitor fabric inventory levels to prevent excess stock or shortages Analyze appropriate safety cover based on fabric class Coordinate with vendors mills and production teams to optimize fabric usage and minimise waste Track fabric inventory level at the vendors and millsFabric Production Planning Collaborate with production design and sourcing teams to align fabric orders with manufacturing schedules Monitor fabric in transit to ensure fabric deliveryAllocate fabric to respective vendors following monthly production plan and priority Escalate any constraints promptly Adjust plans in response to changes in demand or production issues Verify fabric flow against lead-times and monthly offered capacityExecute de-coupled LT on products with fabric pre-booked to achieve CTC goal of LT reductionFabric Reporting Track fabric use among multiple planning programmes MRP Global Power Core Ensure fabric is at vendors if greige date is in the past in production plan that indicate fabrics have been booked by vendors and PO issued to mills Reconcile the fabrics with next planning cycle if griege date is in the pastTrack Excess fabric Liability Report to GLL Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities for process improvements in fabric planning and supplier management Implement best practices and contribute to overall supply chain efficiency enhancements Collaboration Work with resource planning sourcing and PD teams to support seamless operations Foster relationships with both team members and external partnersAbout You Bachelor s degree in Engineering Textiles Production or any equivalent Over 15 years of experience in supply chain management with 35 years specifically focused on raw material or fabric planning within the garment apparel industry is good to have Proven experience in leading and managing teams of planners across regions or product categories Background in strategic planning and vendor capacity managementExposure to global supply chains and multi-country sourcing environmentsProficiency in ERP MRP systems e g SAP Oracle and advanced Excel or planning toolsExperience collaborating with teamsxe2x80x94sourcing product development and manufacturingUnderstanding of lead-time management and logistics coordination for raw materialsBenefitsWe put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters Whether it is for medical care taking time off improving your health or planning for retirement we ve got you covered Here s a small snapshot Complimentary preventive health check-up for you your spouseOPD coverageBest in class leave plan including paternity family care leavesCounselling sessions to prioritize mental well-beingExclusive discount vouchers on Levis productsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life to achieve their professional goals with us regardless of race religion gender gender identity pregnancy disability sexual orientation age national origin citizenship status or genetic information We actively seek and encourage applications from diverse candidates including those with disabilities and offer accommodations throughout the selection process upon request To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone s perspectives and experience we never discriminate based on race religion national origin gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or marital veteran or disability status LOCATION IND Adugodi Bangalore 871B FULL TIME PART TIME Full time