Total 4 supply chain operator job vacancies in Business Management / Project / Planning category in D18 Tampines, Pasir Ris

Summary

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? People here at Apple don’t just create products - they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionised entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do. We are looking for forward-thinking individuals who will be tasked with leading all aspects of Supply and Demand Management (SDM) for a number of our Product Lines. Extraordinary operational excellence is a cornerstone of our ability to consistently surprise and delight our customers. We are responsible for analyzing Demand and securing Supply to support all of Apple’s Routes to Market in the APAC region; Apple’s Online Store, Apple’s Retail Chain and also Apple’s wider Reseller Channel. You will utilise your analytical, planning or account management skills and will work in a dynamic consumer goods environments. You will develop, communicate, and execute end-to-end product demand and supply plans across all channels of distribution. You will be part of the APAC SDM Planning organization and as the business develops, planners may support other product ranges. Do you think strategically and execute tactically? Are you persistent with your attention to detail, enjoy solving problems and comfortable working with numbers?

Description

Analytical

• Liaise with Sales, Sales Finance and Worldwide planning to balance supply &/ demand for the region
• Forecast end consumer demand for all channels. Evaluate associated risks and plan for contingency.
• Develop weekly and quarterly supply and demand plans to meet Apple’s financial objectives
• Present forecast performance while highlighting changes in business trends in order to drive strategy conversations
• Analyse product sales on a weekly basis to recognize opportunities and drive cross-functional partners on both supply and demand side to maximise end consumer sales
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement plans

Driving Strategic Objectives

• Drive analysis to set launch quantities of new product introductions and to ensure smooth product transitions
• Identify improvement opportunities in the product planning process, marshal resources, and drive projects to completion
• Track & improve key metrics through process development
• Complete root cause analyses and develop mitigation plans for any unexpected changes
• Present regular product updates and recommended actions to Operations leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in supply chain/planning/forecasting/analytical role
• Strong data analysis and numeric skills
• Practical and enthusiastic approach to problem solving and process improvement
• Solution oriented analytical planning skills
• Strong work ethic, perseverance and flexibility
• Organised and able to react to the challenges of a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build effective relationships in a cross functional team environment
• The ability to deliver quality work to tight deadlines
• Proficiency in at least one MRP system and strong Excel skills
• A self-starting, innovative individual who also can work as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters/Bachelors degree ideally, however if you have relevant experience, you are encouraged to apply
• Prior experience in fields that demand multiplex quantitative analysis such as finance or consulting is desired
• Prior experience in product planning, production control, inventory management, or production/manufacturing operations is a plus
• Ability to move beyond traditional ways of doing things and push past the status quo
• Ability to embrace, learn and adopt new technology and encourage others to do the same

Summary

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? People here at Apple don’t just create products - they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionised entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do.

We are looking for forward-thinking individuals who will be tasked with leading all aspects of Supply and Demand Management (SDM) for a number of our Product Lines. Extraordinary operational excellence is a cornerstone of our ability to consistently surprise and delight our customers.

We are responsible for analyzing Demand and securing Supply to support all of Apple’s Routes to Market in the APAC region; Apple’s Online Store, Apple’s Retail Chain and also Apple’s wider Reseller Channel.

You will utilise your analytical, planning or account management skills and will work in a dynamic consumer goods environments. You will develop, communicate, and execute end-to-end product demand and supply plans across all channels of distribution. You will be part of the APAC SDM Planning organization and as the business develops, planners may support other product ranges.

Do you think strategically and execute tactically? Are you persistent with your attention to detail, enjoy solving problems and comfortable working with numbers?

Description

Analytical

• Liaise with Sales, Sales Finance and Worldwide planning to balance supply &/ demand for the region
• Forecast end consumer demand for all channels. Evaluate associated risks and plan for contingency.
• Develop weekly and quarterly supply and demand plans to meet Apple’s financial objectives
• Present forecast performance while highlighting changes in business trends in order to drive strategy conversations
• Analyse product sales on a weekly basis to recognize opportunities and drive cross-functional partners on both supply and demand side to maximise end consumer sales
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to execute plans

Driving Strategic Objectives

• Drive analysis to set launch quantities of new product introductions and to ensure smooth product transitions
• Identify improvement opportunities in the product planning process, marshal resources, and drive projects to completion
• Track & improve key metrics through process development
• Complete root cause analyses and develop mitigation plans for any unexpected changes
• Present regular product updates and recommended actions to Operations leadership

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in supply chain/planning/forecasting/analytical role
• Strong data analysis and numeric skills
• Practical and enthusiastic approach to problem solving and process improvement
• Solution oriented analytical planning skills
• Strong work ethic, perseverance and flexibility
• Organised and able to react to the challenges of a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build effective relationships in a cross functional team environment
• The ability to deliver quality work to tight deadlines
• Proficiency in at least one MRP system and strong Excel Skills.
• A self-starting, innovative individual who also can work as part of a team

Education & Experience

• Masters/Bachelors degree ideally, however if you have relevant experience, you are encouraged to apply
• Prior experience in fields that demand multiplex quantitative analysis such as finance or consulting is desired
• Prior experience in product planning, production control, inventory management, and/or production/manufacturing operations is preferred

About Us

Green Link Digital Bank is Singapore's inaugural Wholesale Digital Bank with core competency in Supply Chain Finance, helping SMEs embrace digitalization and grow their business by fulfilling their banking needs and bridging their funding gap.

About the team

In 2022, trade volume in Singapore reached 1.4 billion across various industries, including commodities, manufactured goods, and food. SMEs within this ecosystem often face high financing costs and limited options. Our Digital trade and supply chain finance team plays a crucial role in supporting businesses within this ecosystem by offering a wide range of financing products.

The team comprises subject matter experts in Sales, Sales Implementation and Product, collectively responsible for driving growth for GLDB through financing the trade flow within the supply chain ecosystem.

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Business Development Manager to join our growing team. As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing, and maintaining strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth for our company. You will work closely with the Credit, Product and Sales Implementation teams to ensure a smooth end-to-end deal process from client on-boarding to implementation.

What will you be doing?

• Independently source client leads with financing requirements. Develop and execute effective sales strategies and proposals to convert leads into bank’s customers and achieve sales targets.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers and influencers across various industries and sectors. Support clients' CFOs/Treasurers in their strategies and implementation, influencing their decisions regarding financing, funding, and capital deployment.
• Enable clients to adopt GLDB's Supply Chain Finance and trade products. Negotiate and complete financing arrangement with clients and partners while in compliance with the bank’s policies and standards.
• Work with Credit to evaluate the creditworthiness of the customer and conduct timely credit reviews and identify early warning signs of credit deterioration.
• Drive healthy credit facility utilization and actively cross-sell the bank's products and services.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as credit, product, and operations to provide feedback and insights on customer needs, market trends, and business opportunities.
• Monitor and report on the performance and progress of sales activities.

Who do we need?

• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sourcing with strong network in local (Singapore) and ASEAN markets.
• Preferably >3 years of work experience in B2B sales within a financial institution or have experience of management in social organization e.g., business association.
• Knowledge and experience in Trade Finance especially in open account sales, credit evaluation and assessment and KYC requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communications skills.

Job Summary

Be part of a highly competent team in Retail Fulfillment Operations (RFO) to ensure that anyone who walks into our Apple Retail Stores across the countries in APAC can always find their favourite Apple products. We work with various cross-functional teams to achieve our goal - WW SDM for product allocation, Merchants and Finance on demand assumptions, and Logistics to move supply. On exciting new product launches, we also work closely with Readiness team and drive process improvement with Business Process Reengineering (BPR) team.

Key Qualifications

• Razor-sharp analytical skills, should have the ability to evaluate, analyse and present data
• Practical and proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement
• Creative thinker who can identify opportunities to optimise and enhance existing processes which enable scalability
• Superb communication
• Positive energy and attitude with a passion in customer service excellence
• Embrace change and continuous innovation mindset
• Masters core skills, sees beyond own silo
• Organised and able to react to the challenges of a fast moving environment
• Ability to build effective relationships in a cross-functional team environment
• Ability to deliver quality work to tight deadlines
• Strong excel skills and trend analysis
• Excellent systems understanding and experience
• Experience in use of forecasting system will be advantageous

Description

Apple’s Retail Business in APAC is expanding at an amazing speed. To support this growth, we are recruiting for a Demand Planning Analyst. We are looking for a highly analytical and motivated individual who can keep a finger on the pulse of our retail business. This individual must be meticulous, independent, challenge status quo, “think-out-of-box”, embrace changes and have excellent communication skills. The position will interest candidates from fast moving consumer goods environments. We are also interested in meeting candidates from Electronics, Retail and Finance fields. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop units demand forecasts for APAC retail stores based upon a thorough analysis of trends, business cycles and Merchants input.
• Provide meaningful business insights through detailed analysis and understanding what are the key business drivers and market dynamics.
• Prepare commentaries and charts to articulate and present forecast assumptions and methodology in a clear and concise manner.
• Building demand planning models, ‘what if’ scenarios that analyze new product introductions and impact on existing products.
• Drive efficiency and scalability through utilization of forecasting system to generate forecasts.
• Proactive in understanding the supply strategy at country, store and product levels.
• Ability to crunch complex data from multiple sources and make recommendations to support business case.
• Work in close cooperation with the WW RFO team, Merchants and SDM to drive accurate demand forecasts.
• Take the lead to manage and represent the region in demand planning related projects.
• Overall management of the demand planning aspects of New Product Introductions and holiday season planning for Retail.
• A key player in identifying and working with others to develop automated solutions and enhancements to drive forecast accuracy.
• Ability to conceptualize and work with cross-functional teams to create scalability tools to increase work efficiency.

Education

Graduated with Analytical/Quantitative background is preferred 5+ years of work experiences are desirable