Supply Demand Planner

Apple•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources. Responsible for iPhone reseller product demand insight to forecast demand, inventory, multi-channel sell through, and evaluating risks. Leverage supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to optimize Reseller operations by analyzing demand trends across key partners and regions and understanding all key partner channel health metrics to optimize supply shipments and availability. Develop and lead critical business alignment discussions such as optimal shipping quantities by key partner and demand alignment across and within the iPhone product portfolio, including weekly product review, quarter end management with cross functional partners such as Regional Supply Demand Management, Worldwide Reseller Operations, and Customer Account manager teams. Provide data-driven models and analyze data to drive the business and make key business decisions. These tools range from identifying non optimal shipping quantities based on customer demand and working with partner teams to align to a more optimal method to help reduce cost/waste from the supply change to analyzing partner demand trends and working with partner teams to influence demand mix to ensure we are building and shipping supply in the most optimal mix. Work across the broader Reseller Operations team to aggregate key channel insights across the Americas region and dedicatedly influence business decisions to optimize end user demand for Apple. Partner closely across all reseller channels on key initiatives and reporting requirements to ensure the necessary data and insights are readily available to analyze and influence both the partner and partner teams as needed. Participate in cross-functional teams to take capital projects from concept phase to implementation. Identify process improvement opportunities such as better insights into partner supply chain, target weeks of supply, and online quote management strategy.

Requirements

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
2 years of experience using Microsoft Excel including Macros and advanced formulas.
2 years of experience using reporting, data mining, and ad hoc analytics tools to comprehend and work with large quantities of data from a variety of sources.
2 years of experience identifying process improvement opportunities including partner optimal ordering quantities, and inventory strategy.
2 years of experience in Core Supply Chain and operations principles including inventory management, PO management, maximizing sell-thru and orders.
2 years of experience identifying and driving account process improvement opportunities.
2 years of experience leveraging data and analytics to influence cross functional partners and leadership including leveraging Excel, Business Objects, and other analytical tools.
2 years of project management experience, including scheduling, workload prioritization, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization.
Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.
Responsible for iPhone reseller product demand insight to forecast demand, inventory, multi-channel sell through, and evaluating risks.
Leverage supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to optimize Reseller operations by analyzing demand trends across key partners and regions and understanding all key partner channel health metrics to optimize supply shipments and availability.
Develop and lead critical business alignment discussions such as optimal shipping quantities by key partner and demand alignment across and within the iPhone product portfolio, including weekly product review, quarter end management with cross functional partners such as Regional Supply Demand Management, Worldwide Reseller Operations, and Customer Account manager teams.
Provide data-driven models and analyze data to drive the business and make key business decisions.
Identify non optimal shipping quantities based on customer demand and work with partner teams to align to a more optimal method to help reduce cost/waste from the supply change.
Analyze partner demand trends and work with partner teams to influence demand mix to ensure we are building and shipping supply in the most optimal mix.
Work across the broader Reseller Operations team to aggregate key channel insights across the Americas region and dedicatedly influence business decisions to optimize end user demand for Apple.
Partner closely across all reseller channels on key initiatives and reporting requirements to ensure the necessary data and insights are readily available to analyze and influence both the partner and partner teams as needed.
Participate in cross-functional teams to take capital projects from concept phase to implementation.
Identify process improvement opportunities such as better insights into partner supply chain, target weeks of supply, and online quote management strategy.