{"title": "Global Service Last Time Buy (LTB) Planner", "summary": "Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don\u2019t just craft products - they build 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. Experienced AppleCare Last Time Buy (LTB) Planner responsible for the long-term forecasting and planning of components and service parts. Manage the LTB planning function within the demand planning organization to ensure that the service parts are available in the right quantity for Apple customers. Collaborate with procurement, engineering, and materials planning teams to build the consensus on the LTB proposal. A successful candidate needs to be a results-driven individual with strong analytical capabilities, eye for business, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with partner teams to resolve supply chain issues.", "description": "The essential duties of this position include: Generate an accurate long-term forecast for service parts and components Develop LTB strategy and recommendations that are aligned with AppleCare service strategy Perform detailed demand and inventory analysis to explain the key drivers of the excess inventory, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams See opportunities to reduce LTB spend using cost benefit analysis Lead LTB review meetings on a regular basis with senior leadership Perform repair yield and component failure analysis by using historical data and trends Monitor actual consumption against the forecast, and call out excess or shortage issues to the leadership Conceptualize and implement systems solutions to automate, standardize, and improve overall planning process Operate within the complex business environment requiring an ability to deal with multiple internal and external business groups", "key_qualifications": " ", "preferred_qualifications": "Education - MA/MS/MBA plus 2 years of experience Experience in operations planning in same or similar industry, and understanding of reverse supply chain planning concepts in a service organization Experience with the long-term demand planning and scenario-based planning Standout colleague who can collaborate, and build positive relationships across functional/regional teams in a matrix organization Detailed & Execution oriented. Ability to innovate down to the details Must have strong eye for business and the ability to use good judgment in ambiguous situations Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment Excellent presentation skills and experience interacting at the Director/VP level", "education_experience": " ", "additional_requirements": " ", "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 $139,200 and $209,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple 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.", "company": "apple"}