About this role
Be part of a highly competent team in Retail Fulfillment Operations (RFO) to ensure that anyone who walks into our Apple Retail Stores across the countries in APAC can always find their favorite Apple products. We work with various cross-functional teams to achieve our goal - WW SDM for product allocation, Merchants and Finance on demand assumptions, and Logistics to move supply. On exciting new product launches, we also work closely with Readiness team and drive process improvement with Business Process Reengineering (BPR) team.
Apple’s Retail Business in APAC is expanding at an amazing speed. To support this growth, we are recruiting for a Supply/Demand Planning Analyst. We are looking for a highly analytical and motivated individual who can keep a finger on the pulse of our retail business.
This individual must be meticulous, independent, challenge status quo, “think-out-of-box”, embrace changes and have excellent communication skills. The position will interest candidates from fast moving consumer goods environments. We are also interested in meeting candidates from Electronics, Retail and Finance fields.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduates with Masters/Bachelors degree or equivalent, with more than 6 years of experience.
Razor-sharp analytical skills, should have the ability to evaluate, analyze and present data
Practical and proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement
Preferred Qualifications
Graduates with Business/ Information Systems/ Statistics / Computer Engineering degrees and/or experience in supply chain or planning will be preferred.
Creative thinker who can identify opportunities to optimize and enhance existing processes which enable scalability
Superb communication skills
Positive energy and attitude with a customer centric mindset
Embrace change and strives for continuous innovation
Organized and able to react to the challenges of a fast moving environment
Ability to build effective relationships in a cross-functional team environment
Ability to deliver quality work to tight deadlines
Advanced excel skills and trend analysis
Excellent systems understanding and experience
Experience in use of forecasting or ERP system will be advantageous