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WorldWide Retail Planning Manager

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area), Hybrid (Austin Metro Area), Hybrid (Sacramento Metro Area)$204.4k - $306.6kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Apple is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Retail Planning Manager to support Retail Store Operations with a focus on supply/demand analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership of a planning team to optimize product availability and inventory across multiple retail channels.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of planners responsible for crafting and achieving weekly product availability plans that support retail store weekly sell through while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
  • Present product updates to senior management on a daily/weekly basis, providing insight on opportunities, challenges and key decisions.
  • Train and develop a team capable of meeting the challenges of Apple’s dynamic environment.
  • Be an active participant in new product transition planning, calculating new product announcement quantities required by country/region and ensuring smooth product transitions.
  • Analyze & forecast WW Retail demand for 3 retail channels (store, buy online pick up in store, retail business)
  • Drive alignment of supply & demand plans with WW SDM & Retail Finance
  • Collaborate with the regional retail teams to ensure WW strategies are implemented & direction is globally consistent.
  • Act as the NPI & EOL champion for Retail Operations. Work with the Retail Merchandising/Finance & Readiness teams on launch & EOL strategies.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS plus 5 - 10 years management experience within Operations, preferably in a high tech or computer-related industry.
  • Prior experience in product planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, or supply chain management.
  • Deep working knowledge of best-in-class supply chain practices, strong analytical capabilities, and business savvy.
  • Ability to exert thoughtful influence in a matrixed organization
  • Expert Excel skills using modeling & analysis
  • Ability to recognize, attract and develop top talent
  • Extraordinary teammate and communicator.
  • Comfortable presenting to senior/executive management.
  • Ability to both think strategically and execute tactically, a persistent attention to detail, and a high level of ease working with numbers.

Skills

Required:Supply/Demand analyticsLeadership and team developmentExecutive communication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Tuition reimbursement for certain educational expenses
  • Potential for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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