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Supply Demand Regional Planner – Apple Operations Europe

Thursday, May 21, 2009

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Supply Demand Regional Planner Apple Operations Europe

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

Supply Demand Regional Planner

Pacific Supply/Demand Management

Summary of Position:

Apple’s Pacific Supply Demand Management (SDM) group is responsible for planning and managing supply to meet demand of products within the Pacific Region (Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Japan). An opportunity exists for a highly motivated professional to join the SDM team as a Regional Planner to support demand fulfillment activities for Pacific Countries on assigned products.

Responsibilities:

Proactively works with factories and cross-functional teams to ensure availability of finished goods materials in the supply chain, while achieving world class inventory and supply chain management goals.
Manage finished good product daily production and inventory at factories and in all regional hubs at world class DOS levels
Support smooth transition of new product launches which includes understanding ramp plans and constraints that may impact introduction dates and supply
Meet or better Order Cycle Time goals through efficient planning
Manage and monitor factories’ performance to ensure commitments are met
Work closely with various functional teams, both worldwide and regionally, to ensure timely issues resolution
Provide accurate and timely build plans reporting and availability information across all types of management reporting
Manage operational issues associated with product reallocation, transfers or rework and resolution of charge back issues.
Maximize opportunities for cost savings through freight, rework & hub inventory control
Drive, support and participate in planning projects and provide inputs on process improvements to meet management objectives of elimination, simplification and automation of tasks wherever possible

Requirements:

Degree or Diploma holder with at least 5 years’ experience in a Regional Planning role, preferably in a high tech or computer industry and with OEM supply chain management experience.
Strong analytical skills, meticulous with strong business acumen and consumer focus.
Able to remain focused and work efficiently under pressure whilst handling multiple tasks
Demonstrate initiative, adaptability and problem-solving skills in a changing and dynamic environment
Additional requirements include the ability to both think strategically and execute tactically, a persistent attention to detail, and a high level of comfort in working with numbers.
Strong knowledge of Excel (Advanced level) and hands-on experience with SAP and Business Objects systems preferred
Good communication skills in English
Added advantage to be able to speak/write Mandarin or Japanese

This is a permanent position. Interested candidates, pls email us your detailed CV.