About the role

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The Regional Supply/Demand Planner at Apple is responsible for leading all aspects of Supply and Demand Management for product lines in the APAC region. This role involves analyzing demand, securing supply, and developing end-to-end plans across distribution channels including Online Store, Retail Chain, and Reseller Channel. The planner works cross-functionally with Sales, Sales Finance, and Worldwide planning to balance supply and drive strategic objectives through data-driven decision making.

TechnologyOnsiteOperations and Supply Chain

Key Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of Supply and Demand Management (SDM) for a number of Product Lines in the APAC region
Analyze Demand and secure Supply to support Apple’s Routes to Market including Online Store, Retail Chain, and Reseller Channel
Develop, communicate, and execute end-to-end product demand and supply plans across all channels of distribution
Liaise with Sales, Sales Finance and Worldwide planning to balance supply &/ demand for the region
Forecast end consumer demand for all channels and evaluate associated risks while planning for contingency
Develop weekly and quarterly supply and demand plans to meet Apple’s financial objectives
Present forecast performance while highlighting changes in business trends to drive strategy conversations
Analyse product sales on a weekly basis to recognize opportunities and drive cross-functional partners on both supply and demand side to maximise end consumer sales
Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement plans
Drive analysis to set launch quantities of new product introductions and ensure smooth product transitions
Identify improvement opportunities in the product planning process, marshal resources, and drive projects to completion
Track & improve key metrics through process development

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in supply chain/planning/forecasting/analytical role
Strong data analysis and numeric skills
Practical and enthusiastic approach to problem solving and process improvement
Solution oriented analytical planning skills
Strong work ethic, perseverance and flexibility
Organised and able to react to the challenges of a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, both written and verbal
Ability to build effective relationships in a cross functional team environment
Ability to deliver quality work to tight deadlines
Proficiency in at least one MRP system and strong Excel Skills
Masters/Bachelors degree ideally, however if you have relevant experience, you are encouraged to apply
Prior experience in fields that demand multiplex quantitative analysis such as finance or consulting is desired
Prior experience in product planning, production control, inventory management, or production/manufacturing operations is a plus
Ability to move beyond traditional ways of doing things and push past the status quo
Ability to embrace, learn and adopt new technology and encourage others to do the same