Regional Supply/Demand Planner
Core
Lead end-to-end supply and demand planning for Apple's product lines across APAC routes to market (Online, Retail, Resellers), balancing supply with demand to meet financial objectives and support new product launches.
Role type
Senior Supply/Demand Planner (APAC)
Builds
Weekly and quarterly supply/demand plans, launch quantities, and contingency strategies for consumer electronics.
Domain
Consumer Electronics / Supply Chain Management
Required skills
Demand forecasting, supply chain planning, data analysis, MRP system proficiency, Excel, root cause analysis, cross-functional negotiation, process improvement, risk evaluation.
Preferred skills
Finance or consulting background, product planning experience, inventory management knowledge, manufacturing operations experience, adaptability to new technology.
Technologies
MRP systems, Excel
Responsibilities
Liaise with Sales and Finance to balance supply and demand; forecast end consumer demand across all channels; develop weekly and quarterly supply and demand plans; analyze product sales to identify opportunities; drive cross-functional partners to maximize sales; present forecast performance and business trends to leadership; set launch quantities for new products; complete root cause analyses for unexpected changes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC