Supply Demand Planning Manager
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Operations and Supply Chain
Every day, people do amazing things at Apple. What will you do? At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish!
As an SDM Planning Manager, you will lead a dynamic team within the EMEiA Supply Demand Management (SDM) function in Cork. EMEIA SDM are responsible for analysing sales and maintaining supply to meet product demand within the EMEIA region (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa).
We are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated professional to join the SDM team as a manager to work towards achieving Apple’s goals by maximising sales with optimal inventory. This role will report to one of the SDM LOB (Line of Business) leads across in one of Apple's products - iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch or Accessories.
Description
Lead, mentor and develop a team of highly qualified professionals.
Analyse demand, inventory, and sell through to develop and run weekly and quarterly supply plans. Results should meet Apple’s quarterly financial revenue goals, whilst also achieving order cycle time goals and minimising finished goods' liability.
Evaluate risks to the plan and implement contingency plans to mitigate. Identify problem areas, and drive appropriate functional groups to correct.
Own communication of supply outlook (Weekly/Quarterly) to key stakeholders (e.g. Sales, Finance, Logistics).
Ensure supply supports regional sell-through across both direct and reseller channels whilst maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
Collaborate internally to set launch quantities and ensure smooth product transitions ensuring optimal inventory balance and minimal excess.
Identify and drive improvement to current product planning processes.
Focus on customer experience regarding timely response to critical issues and driving corrective. Building strong partnerships with Reseller Operations and Retail Fulfilment Operations to understand the “Voice of the Customer”
Minimum Qualifications
Key Qualifications
- Previous leadership skills including experience leading teams and supply chain process initiatives.
- Demonstrate initiative, adaptability and problem-solving skills in a changing and dynamic environment
- Strong analytical skills, with a keen eye for business and passionate about consumer focus.
- Known to work in setting direction for process and/or tool improvements to support team objectives
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent prioritisation skills
- Detail oriented
Preferred Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, IT, Business Analytics, Business Information Systems, Accounting, Maths or similar discipline
Post graduate qualification would be an advantage
Additional Requirements
- Post will be closed by 31st of May