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WW Retail Fulfillment Operation Planner

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Full-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Apple is seeking a data-driven WW Retail Fulfillment Operation Planner to support World Wide Retail Store and Online Operations with supply and demand analytics, driving inventory availability and strategic planning in partnership with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • The WWRFO Planner will be responsible for driving and managing supply and demand plans that support Retail inventory and Online metrics.
  • Will also be responsible for partnering with the Operation Partners, Retail Finance, and Retail Merchandising to drive alignment of supply and demand strategies.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships within Regional RFO partners to ensure World Wide strategies are implemented, information is globally consistent and aligned.
  • Ensure 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.
  • Drive scenario planning and decision support for supply constraints, demand changes, and inventory imbalances, balancing customer experience, availability, and inventory objectives.
  • Synthesize complex supply, demand, and inventory information into clear insights, recommendations, and strategies for Senior and Executive management.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS or equivalent experience required. MBA/Masters Degree in a related field is preferred.
  • 6+ years of experience in product planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, or supply chain management is essential.
  • The candidate must combine a working 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 comfort in working with numbers.
  • Proven experience in leading and adapting approaches in an ambiguous and constantly changing environment.
  • High proficiency in Excel and strong curiosity and aptitude for adopting new technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to improve planning processes, productivity, and operational effectiveness.
  • A self-starter, willing to experiment with different ideas and approaches independently.
  • Knowledge of tableau or any scripting language such as R, Python is a plus
  • MBA or Advanced Degree preferred.

Skills

Required:Supply and Demand PlanningCross-functional CollaborationScenario PlanningData Analysis & VisualizationExcel
Nice to have:Tableau or Scripting (R, Python)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments (where eligible)
  • relocation assistance (where eligible)
  • Apple Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • discretionary employee stock programs
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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