APAC Supply Planning Manager

12 hours ago

singapore JOOLA Full-time

JOOLA is a globally recognised table tennis and pickleball brand with an expanding presence across Asia-Pacific. With over 70 years of heritage in racket sports and a strong commitment to innovation, we create products and experiences for players at every level - from everyday enthusiasts to elite athletes competing at the highest levels of the sport.

As JOOLA continues to grow, so do the opportunities for our people. Our expanding regional business offers exposure across markets, functions and cultures, as well as the chance to take on broader responsibilities and help build new capabilities. We want our people to develop alongside the organisation by deepening their expertise, broadening their experience and taking on new challenges as opportunities emerge.

We combine the energy and ownership of an entrepreneurial environment with the ambition of a global brand. At JOOLA, you will be encouraged to contribute ideas, work across boundaries and make a visible impact - not only within your role, but also on the next stage of our growth.

Our global headquarters is based in the United States, and our Asia-Pacific headquarters is based in Singapore.

Take your Next Step with JOOLA

JOOLA is seeking a Supply Planning Manager, APAC to turn regional demand forecasts and business priorities into executable supply and inventory plans across our Asia-Pacific markets.

You will work with Demand Planning, Commercial, Marketing, Finance, country teams and Global Supply Chain to keep products available while managing inventory exposure and working capital. You will also lead the supply review within APAC’s S&OP process, giving leaders clear visibility of constraints, risks and decisions.

This role is based in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

1. APAC supply and replenishment planning

  • Own the APAC supply plan, translating the agreed demand forecast into purchase, replenishment and inventory plans across markets
  • Work with Demand Planning to identify gaps between demand and available supply, and resolve material constraints before they affect operations
  • Manage replenishment parameters, including safety stock, reorder points, minimum order quantities, lead times and months of supply
  • Monitor open purchase orders and inbound supply, adjusting orders and priorities as business needs change

2. Commercial and product alignment

  • Partner with Commercial, Marketing and country teams to plan for launches, promotions, customer requirements and market expansion
  • Make supply availability, lead times, inventory exposure and working-capital implications clear when business priorities change
  • Plan for new products, range changes and end-of-life transitions while reducing shortages and excess stock

3. Global supply coordination and risk management

  • Serve as APAC’s supply-planning link with JGL / China and Global Supply Chain
  • Provide forward visibility of APAC purchase requirements to support sourcing, production and capacity planning
  • Identify production constraints, long lead times and delayed supply early; assess their business impact and coordinate mitigation

4. Inventory and working-capital management

  • Monitor inventory across markets, including on-hand, in-transit, low-stock, slow-moving and obsolete positions
  • Balance product availability with inventory turns, months of supply and working-capital requirements
  • Recommend reallocations, order changes or other corrective actions to address shortages and excess inventory
  • Partner with Finance on the financial implications of material supply and inventory decisions

5. S&OP and decision support

  • Lead the supply-review component of APAC’s S&OP process, bringing together supply, inventory, purchase orders and demand requirements
  • Present material risks, trade-offs and recommendations to APAC leadership
  • Track agreed actions and coordinate follow-through across regional, country and Global teams

6. Planning governance and improvement

  • Establish consistent supply-planning processes, reporting and data across APAC
  • Maintain visibility of inventory health, inbound supply, open purchase orders and key supply risks
  • Clarify decision rights and elevate material inventory or working-capital commitments through the appropriate channels
  • Improve planning tools, processes and regional S&OP practices as the business grows

What We’re Looking For

  • 7+ years of progressive experience in supply planning, inventory planning, replenishment, materials planning or a related supply-chain function
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering or a related field