Product Operations Planning Manager
Oct 9, 2026 Cork, Ireland
About us
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- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Technology
Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. At Apple, we craft products and experiences people once couldn't have envisioned, and now can't imagine living without. If you're excited by the idea of making a real impact, a career with Apple might be your ideal job. Just be prepared to dream big!
We believe that collaboration is one of our key strengths, and every day we will connect you with your peers and colleagues, at one of the most diverse companies in the world.
The EMEIA Product Operations team is responsible for all areas of product operations across Europe, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Quality, In-Region OEM management, R&D, Procurement, and Planning.
This role is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join the Cork team as a Planning Manager. You will lead an experienced planning team, primarily responsible for customer order management and capacity planning. You will ensure key performance indicators are met while driving innovation, process development, and report automation to help the team scale with the business.
Description
The Planning team ensures that the entire Product Operations Org understands, and can execute, the current and future demand requirements across the multiple lines of business in which we operate. They ensure that all customer orders can be fulfilled on time by aligning all key components in the supply chain. As the Planning Manager, you will ensure that our strategies deliver an exceptional customer experience through efficient and predictable execution. You will continuously challenge the status quo, developing and implementing strategies that allow the business to scale effectively. ","responsibilities":"Lead and develop an experienced planning team, ensuring all operational KPIs are consistently met.
Develop and implement scalable strategies and process improvements to support business growth and ensure timely execution.
Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Demand Management, Logistics and other cross-functional teams to drive strategic supply chain initiatives across Cork and Europe.
Analyse complex data and large datasets to inform strategic decisions and tactical execution.
Present data, strategies, and complex subjects clearly to diverse audiences across multiple functions and leadership levels.
Evaluate and optimize existing toolsets, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure the right capabilities and knowledge are in place.
Drive innovation and report automation to improve team efficiency and continually challenge the status quo.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working within a high-tech or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry.
Bachelor's degree or MBA in a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated people management experience in production planning, logistics, supply chain, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience working with large datasets, analyzing numbers, and using data to drive decision-making.
Self-driven and enthusiastic leadership style with a proven track record of delivering results and leading projects to implementation.
Ability to think strategically and execute tactically with persistent attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.
High degree of initiative, flexibility, and comfort working both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
We believe that collaboration is one of our key strengths, and every day we will connect you with your peers and colleagues, at one of the most diverse companies in the world.
The EMEIA Product Operations team is responsible for all areas of product operations across Europe, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Quality, In-Region OEM management, R&D, Procurement, and Planning.
This role is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join the Cork team as a Planning Manager. You will lead an experienced planning team, primarily responsible for customer order management and capacity planning. You will ensure key performance indicators are met while driving innovation, process development, and report automation to help the team scale with the business.
Description
The Planning team ensures that the entire Product Operations Org understands, and can execute, the current and future demand requirements across the multiple lines of business in which we operate. They ensure that all customer orders can be fulfilled on time by aligning all key components in the supply chain. As the Planning Manager, you will ensure that our strategies deliver an exceptional customer experience through efficient and predictable execution. You will continuously challenge the status quo, developing and implementing strategies that allow the business to scale effectively. ","responsibilities":"Lead and develop an experienced planning team, ensuring all operational KPIs are consistently met.
Develop and implement scalable strategies and process improvements to support business growth and ensure timely execution.
Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Demand Management, Logistics and other cross-functional teams to drive strategic supply chain initiatives across Cork and Europe.
Analyse complex data and large datasets to inform strategic decisions and tactical execution.
Present data, strategies, and complex subjects clearly to diverse audiences across multiple functions and leadership levels.
Evaluate and optimize existing toolsets, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure the right capabilities and knowledge are in place.
Drive innovation and report automation to improve team efficiency and continually challenge the status quo.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working within a high-tech or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry.
Bachelor's degree or MBA in a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated people management experience in production planning, logistics, supply chain, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience working with large datasets, analyzing numbers, and using data to drive decision-making.
Self-driven and enthusiastic leadership style with a proven track record of delivering results and leading projects to implementation.
Ability to think strategically and execute tactically with persistent attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.
High degree of initiative, flexibility, and comfort working both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Additional Information
- Posted: Oct 9, 2026