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Apple is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual with strong analytic abilities to

support Retail Store Operations. You will focus on Supply/Demand analytics and be

responsible for presenting their analysis to Senior management. Premier operational excellence is a cornerstone of Apple's success, and the RFO organization plays a meaningful role in ensuring operational and financial success for Apple.

As a successful Retail Planning Manager, you will have strong business insight and excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills. Your ability to operate autonomously across multiple teams in a matrixed organization and communicate at all levels of the organization will be key to your success.

Description

In this role, you will be the focal point for the development of supply demand strategies

globally. You will work cross functionally to match supply with demand, working closely with Merchandising, Finance, SDM and Regional teams. You have strong business insight and

excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills.

- Lead a team of planners responsible for crafting and achieving weekly product availability

plans that support retail store weekly sell through while maintaining appropriate inventory

levels.

- Present product updates to senior management on a daily/weekly basis, providing insight on opportunities, challenges and key decisions.

- Train and develop a team capable of meeting the challenges of Apple's dynamic

environment.

- Be an active participant in new product transition planning, calculating new product

announcement quantities required by country/region and ensuring smooth product transitions.

- Analyze & forecast WW Retail demand for 3 retail channels (store, buy online pick up in store, retail business)

- Drive alignment of supply & demand plans with WW SDM & Retail Finance

- Collaborate with the regional retail teams to ensure WW strategies are implemented &

direction is globally consistent.

- Act as the NPI & EOL champion for Retail Operations. Work with the Retail Merchandising/Finance & Readiness teams on launch & EOL strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

Extraordinary teammate and communicator.

Comfortable presenting to senior/executive management.

Ability to both think strategically and execute tactically, a persistent attention to detail, and a high level of ease working with numbers.

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS plus 5 - 10 years management experience within Operations, preferably in a high tech or computer-related industry.

Prior experience in product planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, or supply

chain management.

Deep working knowledge of best-in-class supply chain practices, strong analytical

capabilities, and business savvy.

Ability to exert thoughtful influence in a matrixed organization

Expert Excel skills using modeling & analysis

Ability to recognize, attract and develop top talent

Pay & Benefits

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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