Demand Planner III

Job Title:
Demand Planner III

Location:
Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 Months

Client Services Supply Chain Operations is looking for a highly analytical, motivated, self-driven individual with a strong planning & execution background. The Supply Demand Planner ensures proper product allocation & execution through the matching of supply & demand across the supply chain distribution sites.

• 5+ years’ experience in the areas of operations, supply chain, data management, finance, procurement, consulting
• Consistent record of leading diverse & complex projects, combined with the ability to execute tactical activities & tasks
• Demonstrated experience overseeing supply & demand planning activities, including developing & managing product supply plans that support quarterly financial revenue plans while achieving order cycle time goals; serving as a cross‑functional interface between Sales, Operations Regional Planning Teams, and Partner Teams; creating weekly allocation plans across supported channels, performing reporting reviews to ensure execution is met where supply is available
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational and collaboration abilities
• Confidence in managing and navigating ambiguity successfully
• Demonstrated ability in business process re‑engineering with an acute attention to detail and continuous innovation
• Excellent forward‑thinking capabilities, able to see beyond the current state, proactively identifying risks/or opportunities
• Proven experience working optimally in a matrixed and global organization
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to summarize data and drive solutions based on logic and insights
• Independently solve routine problems while seeking guidance on more complex issues
• Proficiency in computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software development, enhancing problem‑solving capabilities and project efficiency (a plus)
• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Engineering, or relevant field required. MBA or Advanced Degree preferred.

• Influence and triangulate cross-functional alignment within a matrixed organization
• Evaluate supply chain risks and implement contingency plans to mitigate consumer impact, including ad‑hoc problem solving during unprecedented events
• Drive, influence, and develop long-term strategic initiatives that shape the future of client’s supply chain and omnichannel roadmap
• Plan, drive, and execute New Product Introduction operational activities, ensuring world‑class customer experience across all of client’s routes to market
• Identify process improvement opportunities (tools, work streams, systems) and drive solutions from conception through implementation
• Responsible for supply execution of hundreds of thousands of units between channels and refurb partners to maximize financial results and customer experience
• Influence and manage operations across global Distribution Centers lifting out of multiple origin locations
• Analyze backlog & open order data and execute tasks with minimal supervision
• Provide program support and make routine execution decisions to ensure customer shipping commitments, fill rates and revenue goals are met
• Maximize daily billings per posted fill rate targets
• Execute supply to support established operational metrics and performance goals
• Drive innovation opportunities within our supply chain aimed towards achieving Apple’s Sustainability and eco‑friendly goals of Carbon Neutrality throughout our supply chain by 2030
• Expert with SAP and Excel with the ability to assemble impactful reports on a recurring and ad‑hoc basis, Tableau experience a plus
• Desire to stay curious, shows a passion for growing and learning, never satisfied with the status quo