Supply Demand Planner

A globally leading consumer device company based in Austin, TX is looking for highly analytical, motivated, self-driven Supply Demand Planner to join their team. You will ensure proper product allocation & execution thru the matching of supply & demand across the supply chain distribution sites.
Job Responsibilities:
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 Apple s supply chain and omnichannel roadmap.
Plan, drive, and execute New Product Introduction operational activities, ensuring world-class customer experience across all of Apple s routes to market.
Identify process improvement opportunities (tools, workstreams, 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 ship 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 Sustainability and eco-friendly goals of Carbon Neutrality throughout our supply chain by 2030.
Minimum Qualifications:
5+ year s 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
Demonstrated ability in business process re-engineering with an acute attention to detail and continuous innovation
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
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.
Expert with SAP and Excel with the ability to assemble impactful reports on a recurring and ad-hoc basis, Tableau experience a plus

Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months with extension
Work Location: Austin, TX (hybrid)
Pay range: $37.00 - $52.00 ph (DOE)