Head of Planning and Innovation

A leading global organisation is seeking a Head of Planning and Innovation to drive innovation deployment, long-term capacity planning, and collaborative manufacturing across Greater Asia.

This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape regional supply chain strategies, work with renowned brands that positively impact millions of lives, and contribute to sustainable business growth. The successful candidate will enjoy an inclusive, supportive environment where flexibility and personal development are prioritised. You will be empowered to influence strategic decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a key part in building resilient supply networks for the future.

• Shape the future of supply chain innovation and capacity planning across multiple Asian markets, ensuring alignment with global priorities and local needs.
• Enjoy a flexible working environment that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and personal growth through ongoing training opportunities.
• Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive network dedicated to making a positive impact on communities and consumers worldwide.

What you'll do:

As Head of Planning and Innovation, you will be at the forefront of driving transformative change across regional supply chains. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve orchestrating innovation roll-outs in partnership with diverse teams, ensuring every launch meets rigorous standards for quality and timeliness. You will develop robust sourcing strategies that support both immediate needs and long-term growth objectives. By owning the capacity planning process over extended horizons, you will translate market insights into actionable forecasts that guide investment decisions. Your expertise will be crucial in optimising sourcing networks for efficiency while building resilience against market fluctuations. Through collaborative manufacturing initiatives, you will foster strong relationships with external partners to ensure seamless integration into long-term plans. Success in this role means delivering sustainable value through strategic foresight, effective stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement across all facets of supply chain operations.

• Lead the timely deployment of new innovations within the business unit, ensuring all launches comply with strategic guardrails and meet quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Marketing, R&D, and Procurement to deliver innovation projects on schedule and in full.
• Define optimal sourcing networks to achieve cost efficiency and timely delivery for new product launches while developing supplier capabilities.
• Develop first production plans and transition strategies to ensure capacity readiness at sourcing sites, including stock build targets for new products.
• Monitor post-launch performance of innovations, resolving any supply or quality issues within the initial months of deployment to secure operational excellence.
• Own the long-term capacity planning process for finished goods across sourcing units, translating category growth assumptions into actionable volume forecasts.
• Drive investment decisions for capacity expansion by balancing trade-offs between scenarios and aligning with strategic business priorities.
• Lead scenario planning exercises and validate outputs from strategic planning processes to optimise cost, service levels, and risk management.
• Optimise sourcing networks by studying current portfolios and proposing projects that improve cost, cash flow, and service criteria across export markets.
• Build resiliency plans for sourcing all markets in Greater Asia in synchronisation with global strategies and regional business priorities.

What you bring:

Your extensive background in supply chain management equips you to excel as Head of Planning and Innovation. With deep expertise gained from years spent navigating complex environments within fast-moving consumer goods or similar sectors, you bring a proven ability to deploy innovative solutions at scale. Your analytical acumen allows you to interpret intricate data sets while modelling scenarios that inform strategic investments. You have mastered advanced digital tools that underpin modern supply chains—enabling agile responses to shifting market demands. Your interpersonal strengths shine when collaborating across functions or engaging external partners; these qualities help build trust and drive alignment even amid ambiguity. A commitment to continuous learning ensures you remain knowledgeable about emerging trends in manufacturing technologies and global trade practices. Above all else, your dedication to nurturing team connections fosters an environment where everyone can thrive together.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field is required; a Master’s degree or MBA is preferred for strategic planning roles.
• 8–12 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Innovation Planning or Capacity Management within FMCG or similar industries is essential for success in this position.
• Proven track record deploying innovations and technology solutions across multiple markets while managing complex projects collaboratively.
• Demonstrated experience in scenario planning, trade-off analysis, and investment decision-making for long-term capacity expansion is highly valued.
• Familiarity with integrated planning processes as well as collaborative manufacturing practices ensures effective alignment with customer operations.
• Proficiency in advanced planning systems such as SAP APO or IBP along with digital supply chain tools is necessary for data-driven decision making.
• Strong analytical skills enabling interpretation of complex data sets and modelling of various scenarios are critical for this role.
• Knowledge of CAPEX planning processes, manufacturing technologies, network optimisation techniques as well as global trade practices is important.
• Ability to shape long-term supply chain strategies through executive communication skills that facilitate informed decision-making among senior leaders.
• Excellent relationship-building skills across global/regional teams including external partners are vital for fostering collaboration under dynamic conditions.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader committed to making a meaningful difference through its products and purpose-driven approach. With billions of people relying on its trusted brands daily, it places genuine emphasis on improving lives—not just through commercial success but also by supporting communities worldwide. Employees benefit from an inclusive culture where collaboration is celebrated; flexible working arrangements allow individuals to balance professional ambitions with personal wellbeing. The company invests heavily in training opportunities so every team member can shape their own career journey while contributing to shared goals. Supportive leadership encourages open dialogue around new ideas—ensuring everyone feels valued regardless of background or experience level. By joining this team, you become part of a network dedicated not only to business excellence but also to creating lasting positive impact on society.

What's next:

If you are ready to make your mark on regional supply chain strategy while growing your career in an inclusive environment—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link below to take the next step towards joining a truly impactful organisation.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.