A role in Supply Planning means ensuring that the supply, capacity, production and inventory plans are established in conjunction with demand plans and manufacturing processes to meet business needs at the vendor, factory and/or mill level. The role will ensure that capacity is available to manufacturer the right product, at the right time and in the right location. The role is one of the key links between the close to business team and the vendor / manufacturing factories.

 As a Supply Planning Director (Overseas), you will

• Support and influence the strategy and develop the operating model for close to vendor collaboration and alignment on capacity plans
• Lead the overseas close to vendor teams who will be positioned around the global in our overseas offices
• Assist in the evolution of supply planning processes and systems needed for close to vendor input and output to position Target as preferred partner to secure best capacity and best capabilities at factory level  
• Manage and coordinate the global planning for assigned vendors / factories to ensure on-time and complete shipments
• Partner with vendors to monitor capacity to prevent gaps in the supply versus demand
• Develop, track and refine close to vendor supply-related KPI’s and provide data to help drive the business forward

Requirements 

• 8+ years relevant sourcing or planning experience
• Deep knowledge of and experience in product supply chain, manufacturing and planning
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills, including ability to influence and align cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Ability to work with varying groups of people across the company to achieve business results
• Must be willing to travel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize among competing deliverables and collaborate with and influence a broad group of partners and stakeholders