Business Planning Manager - RFL - Apple - Singapore

Job description
Apple’s Retail Business in Asia is expanding at an amazing speed. To support this growth we need individuals who can keep a finger on the pulse of our retail business by monitoring end-user demand trends daily. This role is suitable for individuals who thrive in a fast paced, dynamic and evolving environment and have strong analytical, planning and account management skills. The position will interest candidates from fast moving consumer goods environments. Whilst we are always interested in candidates with an electronics background we are also interested in meeting candidates from the following fields - Retail, Finance & Business Intelligence.

Key Qualifications

Superb communication
Proven Leadership and Management skills
Vision
Positive energy and attitude
Decisiveness
Masters core skills, sees beyond own silo
Find solutions not problems
Thirst for personal growth
Razor-sharp analytical skills, should have the ability to evaluate, analyse and present data
Practical and proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement
Creative thinker who can identify opportunities to optimise and enhance existing processes which enable scalability
Organised and able to react to the challenges of a fast moving environment
Ability to build effective relationships in a cross-functional team environment
The ability to deliver quality work to tight deadlines
Proficiency in at least one MRP system and strong Excel Skills.


Description

We are recruiting for a Business Planning Manager in Retail Fulfillment and Logistics (RFL), an Apple Operations group tasked with all aspects of inventory support for Apple Retail Stores. We are looking for an energize individual who possesses excellent leadership skills. The incumbent will manage a very competent and skilled group to ensure that anyone who walks into any of our Apple Retail Stores across the countries in Asia can always find the Mac, iPod, iPhone or accessory they want or have it repaired within industry-leading cycle times while meeting Apple’s best-in-class inventory goals.

Lead & develop a team of Demand and Supply Planning Analysts who manage forecast projections, product store in stock levels and service levels
Steer the team towards the company vision
Reporting and presentation of executive reviews
Ensure the team delivers best in class product inventory levels across all products
Ensure forecasts are correctly reviewed and maintained by the demand planners
Overall management of the planning aspects of New Product Introductions for Retail
Guide and motivate the team to think out of the box to develop automated solutions and enhancements to optimise Retail Fulfillment
Work with cross functional teams and planners to ensure successful new store openings
Event management – New Product Introduction, Holiday season planning etc

Education

Masters/Bachelors degree ideally, however applicants with 6 years relevant experience in this area will also be considered.

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