Supply Demand Planner - 18 months - Retail Fulfilment Operations

Lex; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Cork is seeking an ambitious, self-starting professional to join Retail Fulfilment Operations on an 18‑month temporary contract.

You will collaborate with Supply Demand Management, Logistics, Retail Market Development and Retail Finance, analysing demand, inventory and sell‑through to support stores and new openings.

Strong analytical skills, clear communication, and adaptability are essential in this fast‑paced, cross‑functional role that connects Cork to Apple’s European operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and derive insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to deliver quality work to tight deadlines.
• Innovative, proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and ensure successful execution of new product introductions and seasonal strategies.
• Support merchandising objectives, planograms and promotions and partner with Retail and Operations teams for New Store Openings.
• Analyse forecasted demand, inventory and sell-through to ensure optimal service levels.
• Evaluate planning risks and implement contingency plans to mitigate.
• Present data in executive reviews to drive business decisions.
• Manage end-to-end responsibilities for your product portfolio and improve planning processes.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and drive innovations with measurable benefits.
• Collaborate with partners and capture the Voice of the Customer.
• Partner with Data Science on automation and ML insights for trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communicator

Problem solving

Self-starter

Team player

Flexibility

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

MRP system

Job description

Summary

Have you ever been to an Apple Retail Store? Ever wondered how all the products got there? Retail Fulfilment Operations (RFO) are the team behind ensuring we keep Apple Retail Stores supplied with the full range of Apple products, with the goal of creating great experiences for our customers. This is an 18-month temporary contract.

Description

We are looking for an ambitious self-starter with strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills. You will have significant interaction with several internal departments such as Supply Demand Management, Logistics, Retail Market Development & Retail Finance as well as our counterparts in Cupertino and in other regions. This role presents the opportunity to join the dynamic team in Cork, Apple’s European Operations Headquarters. The RFO organisation drives fulfilment execution processes and owns strategic direction for Apple’s Retail and Online Stores within Operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and ensure successful execution of new product introductions and seasonal strategies.
• Support merchandising objectives, planograms and promotions and partner with our Retail and Operations teams for New Store Openings.
• Analyze forecasted demand, inventory, and sell through velocities to ensure we achieve optimal service levels.
• Evaluate planning risks and implement contingency plans to mitigate.
• Evaluate, analyze and present data in executive reviews that drive impactful business decisions.
• Responsible for the end-to-end management of your product portfolio.
• Improve our planning processes.
• Identify improvement opportunities, drive innovation to achieve measurable benefits.
• Collaborate with our key business partners and understand the “Voice of the Customer”.
• Partner with Data Science team on automation of supply/demand processes and application of machine learning models to identify business insights & trends.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate, analyse and present data with meaningful insights
• Show a practical and solutions orientated approach to problem solving
• Highly skilled communicator; both written and verbal
• Ability to deliver quality work to tight deadlines
• A self-starting, innovative individual who also can work effectively as part of a team
• Strong work ethic, perseverance and flexibility to react to the challenges of a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain/planning/forecasting/analytical role
• Previous experience with industry standard MRP system
• Experience with Power BI/Tableau or other data reporting / data visualisation tools

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Role Number: 200687906-1418