AMR Ops Rotation

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Austin, TX, is offering an 18-month rotation program within AMR Operations to gain hands-on experience across supply chain roles, including planning, allocation, and logistics for finished goods.

You will forecast demand, influence product allocation, and collaborate with Telcos, National Retailers, Distributors, Enterprise, and Education partners across the Americas to improve efficiency and customer delight.

Qualifications

• Exert thoughtful influence across multiple functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Be passionate about working through ambiguity.
• Have the capability to investigate sophisticated detail and emerge with clear strategies/plans.
• Broad exposure to supply chain management processes including planning, demand, order management, logistics, and fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Forecast product demand and analyze production needs to support supply across distribution channels.
• Influence allocation and product introduction strategy across the reseller channel and partners.
• Participate in logistics projects, develop transportation strategies, and manage supplier relationships across the Americas.
• Drive strategic initiatives to shape Apple's supply chain and omni-channel roadmap, while identifying process improvements.
• Define and build capabilities that provide deep business insight and enable rapid decision-making.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Ambiguity handling

Analytical thinking

Supply chain knowledge

Education

BS/MS in Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering/Operations Research/Computer Science/Statistics/Business Analytics

Job description

Austin, Texas, United States Operations and Supply Chain

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new insights 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.Dynamic, inquisitive people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. Apple products have reinvented entire industries. Our passion for innovation extends to our practices, ensuring we leave the world better than we found it. Join us to deliver groundbreaking Apple products. Do you love working on unsolved challenges? As a member of our multifaceted group, you'll be an integral part of a supply chain that delights and encourage millions of Apple customers.Apple's AMR (Americas) Operations team is critical to ensuring Apple's ground-breaking designs translate into industry-leading products, delivered on time and to Apple's unmatched quality standards. This team oversees the end-to-end supply chain throughout North and South America, encompassing fulfillment, planning, and the successful launch of new products and programs. By prioritizing speed and customer delight, AMR Operations ensures Apple products reach customers quickly and efficiently, supporting Apple's reputation for precision and excellence in the Americas.The ideal candidate is self-directed, motivated, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Experience with emerging technology is preferred. Flexibility, adaptability, and strong analytical and leadership skills are key. Candidates must be willing to work at both detailed and strategic levels.

Description

Through an 18-month rotation program, you will gain hands-on experience in various roles across the supply chain, optimizing sell-through across different routes-to-market. You will work on planning, allocation, and logistics of our finished goods, learning through a mix of classroom training, on-the-job training, and mentorship. You will witness the complex end-to-end flow of goods and take a meaningful role with direct impact, including meeting our cost and carbon goals, maximizing revenue, and improving the customer experience. After these rotations, you’ll be placed in a position in one of our Operations teams, employing your cross-functional background.

Responsibilities

• SAMPLE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - VARIES BY ROTATION ASSIGNMENT:
• Support supply chain decisions by forecasting product demand (both new and existing products), analyzing production needs, allocating supply across all channels of distribution.
• Influence allocation and new product introduction strategy across the entire Reseller Channel, including Telcos, National Retailers, Distributors, Enterprise, and Education.
• Participate in logistics projects and programs, develop transportation strategies, and manage supplier relationships across the Americas to enhance customer satisfaction and optimize overall logistics execution.
• Drive strategic initiatives to shape Apple's supply chain and omni-channel roadmap, while also identifying and implementing process improvements to optimize efficiency and sustainability
• Define and build capabilities that provide deep business insight, enable rapid decision-making, and drive automation of evolving business processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Exert thoughtful influence across multiple functional teams and be a strong teammate
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Be passionate about working through ambiguity
• Have the capability to investigate sophisticated detail and emerge with clear strategies/plans
• Broad exposure to supply chain management processes including Supply & Demand Planning, Order Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, and End Customer Fulfillment
• Bachelor of Science, MS (in relevant fields like Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics)

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent experience is desired

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