Capacity Planning Manager

About the role

Lead the capacity planning by forecasting operational needs, aligning workforce and production resources, and ensuring the organization is equipped to meet both current and future business demands. The Capacity Planning Manager will ensure that capacity-related decisions support service levels, cost-efficiency, and strategic growth, directly contributing to the "Manufacturing Excellence" and "Operational Evolution" initiatives of Hi-Tech Apparel.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain sophisticated capacity planning models that align with short-term production cycles and long-term business strategies.
• Analyze operational performance and forecast demand across the global factory clusters to determine optimal requirements for production, logistics, and workforce.
• Monitor internal and external factors, such as global market trends, customer requirements, and labor availability, that may impact the group's capacity.
• Partner with core functions (HR, Supply Chain, Finance, and other related functions) to align capacity with manpower planning, training, infrastructure investments, and capital planning.
• Lead regular order planning meetings to align cross-functional teams on current capacity status, future projections, and resource availability.
• Identify risks related to under- or over-capacity and recommend data-driven mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports and dashboards focused on Utilization, Headcount, Throughput, and Resource Gaps.
• Support system integration and automation efforts to enhance forecasting accuracy, utilizing tools such as ERP, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Train and mentor team members in advanced capacity management principles and data modeling tools.
• Demonstrate leadership practices that represent the core values of Hi-Tech Apparel, fostering a culture of transparency and operational awareness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field.
• 5–7 years in capacity planning, production planning, or workforce strategy in an Apparel, Garment / Textile manufacturing environment.
• Experience in high-precision Apparel/ Garment manufacturing industry is highly desirable.
• Proven experience with advanced planning tools.
• Strong analytical skills with deep experience in data modeling and forecasting.
• High proficiency in Excel (Power Query/VBA), Power BI, and familiarity with Python/R for data analysis is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, GSD (General Sewing Data) integration, and production workflows.
• Proficient in oral and written English and Thai, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across different regions.
• Able to balance long-term planning with daily operational realities.
• High attention to detail with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.