WorldWide Retail Planning Manager

Austin Metro Area, Texas, United States Operations and Supply Chain Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they build the kind of wonder that’srevolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry- leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.Apple is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual with strong analytic abilities tosupport Retail Store Operations. You will focus on Supply/Demand analytics and beresponsible 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 strategiesglobally. You will work cross functionally to match supply with demand, working closely with Merchandising, Finance, SDM and Regional teams. You have strong business insight andexcellent analytical, communication and influencing skills. Lead a team of planners responsible for crafting and achieving weekly product availabilityplans that support retail store weekly sell through while maintaining appropriate inventorylevels. 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 dynamicenvironment. Be an active participant in new product transition planning, calculating new productannouncement 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. 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 Ability to recognize, attract and develop top talent 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. 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 At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants #J-18808-Ljbffr Apple Inc.