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WW Ops Supply Demand Product Mgr job

Posted: November 15, 2007
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subject: WW Ops Supply Demand Product Mgr , Apple

Apple is looking for WW Ops Supply Demand Product Mgr
duration - Full-Time

Job details: POSITION OVERVIEW:

Make a difference.
Apple is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, Worldwide Operations Supply Demand Product Manager.

The Worldwide Operations Supply Demand Product Manager will own the product availability and revenue plan attainment for a product line. This person will act as focal point in development, communication, and execution of worldwide product supply and contingency plans, to meet Apples overall financial goals. Initial product line focus will be determined at time of hire, and future opportunities could be in any of Apples product lines, including iMac, Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Pro, iPod, iPhone, Refurb, and Accessories. World class Operations excellence is a cornerstone of Apple's success, and the Operations Supply Demand Product Manager plays a critical role in ensuring Operations and financial success for Apple.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Analyze forecasted demand, inventory, and channel and direct sell through, to develop weekly and quarterly supply plans that meet Apples financial plan. Evaluate risks, plan and implement contingency plans to mitigate.

2) Analyze product order bookings, backlog, and billings on a daily basis. Identify problem areas, and drive appropriate functional groups to correct.

3) Coordinate closely with regional product planning teams to ensure supply plans meet each regions sales requirement. Coordinate with Marketing and New Product Operations teams to set launch quantities and to ensure smooth product transitions.

4) Partner with global procurement teams to allocate constrained components, ensure aggressive raw material inventory targets are met, and ensure minimal material obsolescence during product transition.

5) Present product status updates on a weekly basis to Operations executive management team.

6) Improve product planning processes. Identify improvement opportunities, marshal resources, and drive projects to completion, to achieve targeted measurable benefits.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will have 3 - 5 years Operations experience, preferably in a high tech or computer-related industry. Prior experience in product planning, production control, inventory management, or production / manufacturing operations is preferred. The candidate must combine a working knowledge of world class supply chain practices, strong analytical capabilities, and business savvy. The candidate must be able to exert tactful influence in a matrixed organization - must be a strong team player and
communicator. Candidate should be comfortable presenting to executive management. Additional requirements include the ability to both think strategically and execute tactically, a persistent attention to detail, and a high level of comfort in working with numbers.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

BA/BS Required. MBA Desirable.

This job is located in: Santa Clara Valley
Location: Cupertino, California, 95014, United States
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