Supply Demand Management (SDM) Central Team Lead

Every day, incredible things happen at Apple. What will you make happen? At Apple, fresh ideas quickly turn into groundbreaking products, services, and customer experiences. Bring your passion and dedication, and there's no limit to what you could achieve.\\n\\nThe SDM Central Team is at the heart of Apple's EMEIA Operations, acting as the strategic connection across all lines of business and regional functions. As SDM Central Team Lead, you will lead a talented team, shape cross-functional strategy and help define how Apple manages supply and demand planning at scale across one of the world's most dynamic consumer electronics markets spanning Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa.

This leadership role presents the opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join the SDM leadership team responsible for leading the dynamic Central team of EMEIA Supply Demand Management (SDM) in Cork. The SDM organisation is responsible for analysing sales and managing supply to meet the demand of products within the EMEIA region.This role will play a key part in coordinating business and project strategic priorities across the overall SDM organisation across all lines of business iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, Vision and Accessories.\n

Proven leadership skills, including experience managing teams, supply chain processes and systems\nExtensive relevant experience in Operations, Planning, or Finance within a fast-moving product industry\nStrong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate, analyse, and present data at executive level\nStrong business acumen and consumer focus\nExperience delivering results and driving solutions in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment\nProven track record of setting direction for process and/or tool improvements to support team objectives\nExperience operating across both strategic and detailed levels, adapting focus to the needs of the business

Extensive experience in demand and supply planning across multiple product lines or business categories\nExperience leveraging AI and automation tools to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies within a supply chain or planning environment\nA third-level degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Analytics, IT, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field is preferred; equivalent professional experience will be fully considered