Strategic Product Operations Lead

Apple; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Planning Manager to lead the planning team and ensure demand requirements are understood and executed across multiple business lines. You will align key supply chain components to fulfill orders on time and scale operations, influencing strategies to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Demand Management, Logistics, and other functions across Cork and Europe, driving data-informed decisions and continuous process

Qualifications

• Demonstrated people management experience in planning, logistics, or a related field.
• Experience working with large datasets and using data to drive decisions.
• Self-driven leadership with a track record of delivering results and leading projects to implementation.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically with attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills adaptable to diverse audiences.
• High initiative and ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an experienced planning team, ensuring operational KPIs are met.
• Develop and implement scalable strategies to support growth and timely execution.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Demand Management, Logistics, and cross-functional teams across Cork and Europe.
• Analyse complex data and large datasets to inform strategic and tactical decisions.
• Present data and strategies clearly to leadership across functions.
• Evaluate and optimize existing toolsets with relevant teams to build capabilities.
• Drive innovation and report automation to improve team efficiency and challenge the status quo.

Skills

People management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or MBA in related discipline

Job description

Apple is seeking a Planning Manager to lead the planning team and ensure demand requirements are understood and executed across multiple business lines. You will align key supply chain components to fulfill orders on time and scale operations, influencing strategies to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Demand Management, Logistics, and other functions across Cork and Europe, driving data-informed decisions and continuous process