Supply Demand Planner

Job description

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 create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized 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 Supply Demand Planner to develop, communicate, and execute end-to-end product demand and supply plans for a current or future product line. Product line assignments will be made at the time of hire in any of Apple's multi-billion dollar businesses, including Mac, iPad, iPhone, Wearables, and Accessories.

Supply Demand Planning team is the voice of Apple's worldwide customers to the production and operations teams, serving as the liaison between Apple's headquarters, Operations teams, and OEM partners across all channels of distribution in over 80 countries.
<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in supply chain planning, operations, or a role that requires structured quantitative analysis and data-driven decision-making.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build models, analyze large datasets, and generate actionable reporting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with a track record of building productive working relationships with both internal teams and external partners.
<h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3>Experience applying predictive modeling or optimization techniques, such as solver tools or AI/ML methods, to improve supply planning accuracy and efficiency.
Proficiency with data visualization platforms, such as Tableau, to translate complex datasets into clear and compelling narratives for decision-makers.
Hands-on experience with programming or querying languages, such as SQL or Python, for data extraction, analysis, or workflow automation.
Background in consumer electronics supply chain, including experience with new product introduction planning, product transitions, and end-of-life management.
Ability to synthesize complex analytical findings and communicate data-driven recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, structured, and persuasive manner.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and globally distributed environment, adapting plans quickly in response to changing conditions.
Experience managing cross-functional projects from ideation to completion, aligning diverse stakeholders and maintaining momentum across organizational boundaries.