Website Brandix Apparel Ltd
General Manager – Planning
Location: Welisara, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Strategic Business Unit: Key Accounts Group 3
Job Requisition ID: 8868
Company: Brandix Apparel Ltd
About Brandix
At Brandix, our progress is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to creating a meaningful impact. With over 50 years of experience, we partner with world-renowned global brands to deliver inspired apparel solutions. Our purpose is to inspire a future that drives prosperity for everyone, everywhere.
The Role
The General Manager – Planning is responsible for driving the end-to-end planning process for their assigned product category. You will align operational capacity with the overarching business plan, Long-Range Plan (LRP), and strategic roadmap to achieve top-line revenue and profitability targets. This leadership role involves optimizing capacity across multiple units, enhancing process efficiency, and ensuring world-class on-time delivery while adhering to all organizational Health & Safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Planning: Lead the planning process for the assigned product category to meet budgeted profitability and top-line targets.
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Capacity Optimization: Oversee effective capacity planning across all units within the category to ensure maximum resource utilization.
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Stakeholder Management: Manage and strengthen relationships with customers and vendors to ensure seamless order continuity and execution.
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Operational Excellence: Collaborate with front-end and operations teams to achieve functional objectives and drive continuous improvements in planning productivity.
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Innovation & Technology: Introduce and implement new planning technologies and process improvement initiatives in alliance with cross-functional partners.
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Leadership & Mentorship: Provide strategic guidance, training, and performance management for the Planning teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
Candidate Profile
Education:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
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Over 12 years of experience within the Planning function, with a proven track record of implementing best practices and improvement projects.
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Minimum of 3 years of experience heading the planning function for multiple factories.
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Strong exposure to the apparel industry’s integrated value chain and best-in-class planning systems.
Technical Competencies:
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Analytical Skills (P2): Highly proficient in data-driven decision-making and performance tracking.
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Knowledge of Planning Systems (P2): Expertise in modern ERP and advanced planning tools.
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Integrated Planning Perspective (P1): Ability to synchronize complex supply chain variables into a cohesive plan.
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Customer & Value Chain Insights (P1): A holistic understanding of how planning impacts the end-to-end customer experience.
Core Behavioral Competencies
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Drive Vision & Growth: Translating business strategy into actionable production roadmaps.
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Excite & Engage Customers: Ensuring reliability and agility in meeting customer delivery expectations.
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Inspire Each Other: Leading diverse teams through collaboration and professional development.
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Simplify & Focus: Reducing complexity in the planning cycle to enhance organizational speed and focus.
How to Apply
If you are a seasoned planning professional with the strategic depth to lead a multi-factory operation, please submit your application through the Brandix careers portal.
Brandix is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply for this job please visit careers.brandix.com.