Regional Demand Planning Manager
Blood · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About The Role
Hello. We’re Blood.
Our purpose is to revolutionize periods.
Who are we?
Blood is a challenger consumer brand that creates game-changing period care products for all who bleed. Our focus on deeply understanding and caring for our users drives our product innovation and material design, which enables us to invent products that are both high performing and also better for the body.
Blood is the creator of the world’s first Sanitary Pad made from Corn, and is the parent brand of MenstruHeat (menstrual cramp relief) and the Blood Menstrual Cup.
Our products are sold across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, both direct-to-consumer online and in more than 9,000 retail stores - making more than 12 million periods better so far.
Today was good. Tomorrow will bleed better.
Who we’re looking for
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Supply Chain professional with a strong
blend of planning skills, logistical expertise and leadership capability. The ideal candidate should
be a self-starter and adept at managing across various levels - from complex multi-country planning
and international supply chains, to day-to-day order fulfillment and inventory control. Financial knowledge is a big plus, and ideally the candidate should be an effective communicator capable of
leading and mentoring a team in a high-growth environment.
What you will do
Demand & supply planning
Develop, maintain, and finalize rolling demand forecasts for core markets across all categories.
Consolidate, challenge and verify bottom-up market inputs from commercial teams, taking into account historical trends and seasonality patterns to ensure robust final demand plans.
Identify forecast risks and opportunities, raising early alerts to commercial and supply stakeholders
S&OP Process Ownership
- Drive the monthly Sales & Operations Planning cycle by country - preparing pre-reads, facilitating cross-functional meetings, and documenting agreed decisions.
- Use input from S&OP to ensure accuracy in demand plans.
- Track forecast accuracy and publish performance dashboards;
- Continuously improve S&OP maturity, cadence, and stakeholder engagement across markets
Inventory Level Management
- Set and govern safety stock, reorder points, and Weeks of Cover (WoC) targets by SKU and market
- Monitor inventory health daily - proactively managing overstock, slow-movers, and risk-of-stockout situations
- Drive Zero Out-of-Stock initiatives for key markets, with root-cause analysis and corrective action plans
Cross Departmental Linkage
- Serve as the primary regional interface with the Procurement and Quality teams in China, translating demand plans into production requirements
- Partner closely with commercial, sales, and marketing teams to incorporate trade promotions and new product launches, into the demand plan.
- Provide supply availability inputs to commercial teams for customer commitments.
Reporting & Scenario Simulation
- Regular reporting of key planning KPIs and Weeks of Cover, as well as associated actions.
- Run simulations to evaluate the supply impact of demand shifts, promotional uplifts, or distribution expansion
- Develop and maintain planning templates, dashboards, and standardized reporting tools
Local Team Mentorship
- Guide and mentor local market planning coordinators in core markets.
- Build planning capability within each market team - coaching on forecast methodology, system usage, and exception management.
- Establish standard operating procedures for finished goods planning across the region
Import Coordination
Shipping & Logistics: Ensure timely shipping of finished goods from factories in China to meet regional Business Unit demands.
Documentation & Financial Reconciliation: Check and match shipping and commercial
documents from Chinese factories to internal records for finance reconciliation; cooperate
with the Procurement department to correct any discrepancies found.
What you will require
Strategic Planning & Regional Coordination: Expertise in leading multi-country demand planning, stakeholder management, and executing international logistics (preferably out of China).
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: 5-8+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain/Operations, preferably with 1-2 years in a management or supervisory role.
Industry: Experience in a high-growth environment and/or a company that deals with
high-volume finished goods imports from China (FMCG, Retail, Tech Hardware, etc.)
Ability to speak Mandarin and read/write Chinese is a must to liaise with suppliers in China.
Join Us!
Be part of a vibrant, innovative environment where you are empowered with the tools, resources, and leadership support to excel and grow. Join a purpose-driven organization that is challenging norms and influencing the health and lives of millions of women in Southeast Asia.
Make a difference - As a fast-growing consumer start-up, joining us is both an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of millions of women, as well as experience unique learnings first-hand as we scale up
Great team - We have a diverse team across Asia-Pacific where you will get to work alongside bright and driven individuals with proven experience in high-growth environments in both startups and MNCs alike.
Strong backing - We are funded and backed by top angel investors in SE-Asia.
Working flexibility - We believe in a hybrid working environment, where our team can benefit from the best advantages of working from home, working from office, and anywhere in between.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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