This role has a wide range of responsibilities that are focused on daily Account Management, directly deal with Sales and Partners. The role requires you to be self motivated and has a passion to resolve operational issues in an efficient and effective manner to help bring the products to the right place at the right time to maximise Sell Through (end customer demand).
You will be required to handle both Sales and partners’ escalation. Other responsibilities include explaining the Operations scorecard performance and Senior executives reporting.
You will also be expected to lead new product briefing with Sales and ensure launches are flawlessly executed through planning and stitching the cross functional team where needed.
You will lean on a strong business insight to influence and motivate partners to place order and influence internal stakeholders to plan supply timely to achieve exceptional customer experience and deliver on key financial performance.
Strong Analytics - must be able to influence through numbers. Dig deep into a spread sheet (excel) and ability to zoom out quickly
Ability to establish relationships within and outside of Apple
Excellent presentation and communication skills. Clear concise messaging to influence all levels of organization both internal to Apple and external partners
Flexibility to adapt to fast-moving and rapidly changing environments.
Ability to deliver quality work to tight deadlines
Capacity to thrive in an environment where accountability without control is prevalent
Drive innovation in Supply chain - keeping one eye on customer experience and other on cost
Willingness for business travel is expected
Experience in Operations / Supply Chain / Sales Planning / Account Management / Business Planning
Excellent business communication and presentation skills in Japanese and English.