Job Details

WW Retail Fulfillment Operation Planner

Elk Grove, California, United States

Operations and Supply Chain

Summary

Posted: Mar 04, 2025

Role Number: 200584280

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 build products — they build 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. We're looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual with strong analytic abilities to support the Worldwide Retail Store and Online Operations. In this role, you will focus on Supply and Demand analytics and present your analysis to our leadership team. World-class operational perfection is a cornerstone of our success and the Retail Fulfillment Operations (RFO) organization plays a significant role ensuring operational and financial success for Apple.

Description

In this role, you will be responsible for driving and leading plans that support Retail inventory and Online metrics. Additional responsibilities include:
- Partnering with the Operation Partners, Retail Finance, and Retail Merchandising to drive alignment of strategies
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships within Regional RFO partners to ensure Worldwide strategies are implemented, information is globally consistent and aligned.
- Ensure the inventory levels in Retail Stores is maintained at the proper levels to achieve In-Stock and Service Level Goals for all strategic products.
- Be able to drive and communicate New Product Introduction (NPI) and End of Life (EOL) strategies for RFO and communicate any inventory risk and opportunities.
- Work with the Retail Merchandising/Finance & Readiness teams to ensure alignment on NPI & EOL strategies.
- Clearly communicate comprehensive status/strategy to Senior/Executive management

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, or supply chain management is essential.

• BA/BS or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of world-class supply chain practices, strong analytical capabilities, strong leadership skills, and business savvy.

• Effective in communication, influencing, and negotiating in a matrix organization including one-on-one, small and large groups, and with peers and executives.

• Ability to both think strategically and execute tactically, a persistent attention to detail, and a high level of solace in working with numbers.

• Validated experience in leading and adapting approaches in an ambiguous and constantly changing environment.

• High proficiency in Excel and have aptitude to learn technical applications quickly.

• MBA/Masters Degree in a related field is preferable.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $125,400 and $188,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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