Apple Inc. posted a job you might be interested in March 12, 2015 at 11:37AM

Apple Inc.



Supply Chain Demand Analyst

Ireland, IE - Logistics and Supply Chain

Ensure that anyone can walk into any of our Reseller Partner stores/Telco Partner stores & can always find the Mac, iPod, iPhone or accessory they want while meeting Apple’s best-in-class inventory goals.

Our team is responsible for managing relationships with key reseller partners across EMEIA.

The position entails Collaboration, Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) activities. The team identifies and analyses demand trends, and works with internal teams (such as Sales, Supply Planning, Finance & Logistics) to manage the replenishment process for our Partners. This person will be the single point of contact for all operational queries

Key Qualifications:

•Independent, self-reliant, tenacious, self- starter

•Excellent communication skills - the ability to understand your audience and tailor your communication accordingly

•Razor-sharp analytical skills, should have the ability to evaluate, analyse and present data

•Solution oriented analytical planning skills

•Strong work ethic, perseverance and flexibility

•Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, commercial & organizational skills

•Meticulous attention to detail & ability to drive flawless execution to tight deadlines

•Practical & pro-active approach to problem solving and process improvement

•Ability to manoeuver through complex political situations

•Ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance of, others in sensitive situations

•Ability to build effective and influential relationships in a cross-functional team

Description:

Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders

Forecast consumer demand using statistical and collaborative forecasting techniques

Prepare Partner demand data, and conduct detailed analysis to minimize forecast error

Long term quarterly and weekly forecasting of products and responsible for the accuracy of those forecasts and talking and framing any differences

Take business knowledge and translating this information into your forecast.

Reporting and presentation of executive reviews

Forecasting a changing and constrained supply environment to ensure supply is secured.

Plan and execute New Product Introductions and Forecasts

Plan and execute seasonal strategies

Work on own initiative, to gather and disseminate information needed to make decisions and drive the business

Ensure adherence of the Partner’s Contractual requirements

Experience in leading cross functional projects

Understand the Partner’s supply chain model & market dynamics

Education:

3rd level degree essential

Post graduate qualification would be an advantage

No salary provided



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