Recruit Ref: L0601125867
Posting Date: 2025-10-06
Time Management Services Limited
Senior Material Planner/Manager – Luxury Watch \& Handbag Industry
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Material Planner to lead our material planning function within the luxury watch and handbag sector. This role is responsible for managing a team of planners, driving planning excellence, and ensuring seamless coordination across purchasing, production, and logistics. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of planning methodologies, ERP systems, and vendor management, with a proven track record of KPI-driven leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership \& Development - Lead, mentor, and develop a team of material planners; set clear goals, monitor performance, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Strategic Material Planning - Own the end-to-end material planning process with key accounts, aligning supply with demand forecasts, product launches, and production schedules across multiple markets and vendors.
Order \& SKU Management - Manage a high volume of SKUs, ensuring precise communication of product specification, production status, delivery timelines and packaging details to internal and external stakeholders.
Vendor Performance \& Relationship Management - Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; monitor performance against delivery KPIs; Data driven on system integrity within ERP platforms (NetSuite preferred); ensure timely updates and documentation of inbound/outbound materials.
Logistics \& Fulfilment Coordination - Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to production sites or distribution centers.
Cross-Functional Alignment - Partner with design, production, and sales teams to ensure material availability aligns with product development and launch timelines.
Requirements:
Experience
Minimum 8 years in supply chain, material planning, or procurement, with managerial or team leadership experience; experience in luxury goods or fashion accessories is highly preferred.
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems (NetSuite preferred); strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
Language Skills
Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin \& Cantonese).
Leadership Attributes
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Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
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Proven ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional projects
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KPI-driven mindset with a focus on operational excellence
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-complexity environment
Industry Knowledge
Familiarity with luxury watches and handbags is a plus; passion for craftsmanship and premium product categories is highly valued.
Industry:Trading
Job Category / Function:Logistics / Transportation / Shipping (Transportation)
Manufacturing (Manufacturing Management)
Job Position Level:Senior
Employment Term:Full Time
Min. Edu. Level Req:DSE
Minimum QF Level attained:-
Total Working Exp:-
Salary(HKD):-
Location:Kwun Tong District / Kwun Tong
Benefits:
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