Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what's considered feasible? People here at Apple don't just create products - they build the kind of wonder that's revolutionised entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do! We are looking for forward-thinking individuals who will be tasked with leading all aspects of Supply and Demand Management (SDM) for a number of our Product Lines. Extraordinary operational excellence is a cornerstone of our ability to consistently surprise and delight our customers. We are responsible for analyzing Demand and securing Supply to support all of Apple's Routes to Market in the EMEIA region; Apple's Online Store, Apple's Retail Chain and also Apple's wider Reseller Channel. You will utilise your analytical, planning skills and will work in a dynamic consumer goods environments. You will develop, communicate, and execute end-to-end product demand and supply plans across all channels of distribution. You will work in the EMEIA SDM Planning organization. Do you think strategically and execute tactically? Are you persistent with your attention to detail, enjoy solving problems and comfortable working with numbers?
Key QualificationsSignificant experience in Business Planning with demand forecastingSupply chain/planning/forecasting/analytical role experience also requiredAbility to optimise supply and demand to maximise revenuesStrong data analysis and numeric skills and innovative approach to reporting and data presentationAbility to read demand trends with experience on machine learning and other new technologies a bonusPractical and enthusiastic approach to problem solving and process improvementStrong work ethic, perseverance and flexibility and ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, highly-matrixed and rapidly changing environmentExcellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, both written and verbal – ability to present complex analytics to both business/product teams and Executive teamsAbility to establish relationships in a cross functional team environment and to deal with people at all levelsExcellent time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines and handle last minute requests and high profile deliverablesA self-starting, innovative individual who also can work as part of a teamDescriptionLiaise with Sales, Sales Finance and Worldwide planning to balance supply & demand for the region.Collaborate closely with regional planning teams to ensure supply plans meet sales requirements.Work closely with cross-functional teams to execute supply plans.Set priorities using priority scheduling by route to market.Prepare short term and long term allocation models to drive the business and optimise supply chain.Review short-term, long term and quarter sell-in models with WW and Sales Finance team.Education & Experience- Masters/Bachelors degree ideally, however if you have relevant experience, you are encouraged to apply!
- Certification in APICS or similar qualification would be an advantage.
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