Supply Chain Account Manager (Perm)

Apple

Cork

Changing the world is all in a day's work at Apple. If you love innovation, here's your chance to make a career of it. You'll work hard. But the job comes with more than a few perks.Ensure that anyone can walk into any of our Reseller 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: oIndependent,self-reliant,tenacious,self-starter. oExcellent communication skills - the ability to understand your audience and tailor your communication accordingly. oRazor-sharp analytical skills, should have the ability to evaluate, analyse and present data. oSolution oriented analytical planning skills. oStrong work ethic, perseverance and flexibility. oExcellent interpersonal, negotiation, commercial & organisational skill. oMeticulous attention to detail & ability to drive flawless execution to tight deadlines. oPractical & pro-active approach to problem solving and process improvement. oAbility to manoeuvre through complex political situations. oAbility to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance of, others in sensitive situations. oAbility to build effective and influential relationships in a cross-functional team environment. oSome demand planning specific experience and a financial /other background in forecasting would be applicable. oFluent English essential and additional European languages an advantage. oAdvanced numeracy skills and strong knowledge of Excel. 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 minimise 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. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2328 days ago