{"title": "New Product Introduction Readiness Lead, WW CSO", "summary": "Imagine what you could do here. The people here at Apple don\u2019t just create products \u2014 they create the kind of wonder that\u2019s revolutionized entire industries. It\u2019s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.\n\nApple\u2019s WW Channel Strategy & Operations (CSO) organization focuses on developing and deploying worldwide sales programs and best practices to deliver an extraordinary customer experience in the channel and drive Apple Channel sales. With deep functional expertise in digital, physical, and people enablement spaces, our WW CSO team closely collaborates with many cross-functional groups at world-wide and regional levels.\n\nApple is seeking a dynamic, result oriented individual to join the Channel New Product Introduction (NPI) team. The Channel NPI team is responsible for ensuring that Apple customers world-wide enjoy a magical experience and see a high-quality merchandizing presentation in thousands of channel points of sale on the day of launch. This role is the intersection between Apple\u2019s business strategy, product strategy, and in-store execution. Attention to detail is critical as we provide a world-leading experience of Apple\u2019s new products. You will ensure that the integrity of the NPI moment is preserved and improved by a strong focus on operational excellence.", "description": "In this role, you will:\n\n- Analyze sales data/trends and drive product merchandising strategy with cross functional teams\n- Understand new product strategy and work with channel sales teams for product authorization\n- Generate demo forecast for channel points of sales\n- Manage vendor capacity planning and budget planning\n- Develop merchandising plan for the day of launch\n- Develop merchandising element forecast\n- Collaborate with product marketing, sales, marcom, sales finance & operations teams to optimize launch readiness results and sales impact\n- Work with multiple different regional teams for NPI readiness - champion regional feedback on critical operational and store executional differences\n- Analyze risk and develop risk mitigation plans - Provide readiness updates\n- Support business decisions with robust business justification\n- Drive process improvement activities after every major launch", "key_qualifications": "Empty", "preferred_qualifications": "Strong focus on problem solving with an ability to identify and implement scalable solutions\nSharp eye for details with a \u201chands-on\u201d and continuous improvement approach to identify inefficiencies and design process improvements\nExcellent presentation, communication, analytical skills, and attention to details\nExperience working cross-functionally across all levels of a highly matrix organization\nMBA or advanced degree is a plus", "education_experience": "Empty", "additional_requirements": "Empty", "pay_benefits": "At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $133,900 and $201,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.\n\nApple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple\u2019s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple\u2019s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You\u2019ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses \u2014 including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.\n\nNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.", "company": "apple"}