Location: Austin,TX, USA
Shared Services-Education Analyst
Austin,Texas,United States
Operations and Supply Chain
The Sales Support Operations team at Apple is looking for a dynamic and motivated candidate for the role of Education Analyst. This position partners with Supply/Demand Planning, Sales, and Finance teams to drive Education channel health including forecast alignment, quote attainment, and peak event planning to drive execution excellence. This role requires an ambitious self-starter with a strong work ethic, proven analytical capabilities, ability to influence, and excellent communication / collaboration skills.
**Description**
Develop complex statistical/forecast models (utilizing price elasticity, seasonality, cannibalization, etc.) to drive critical business decisions and insights. ? Present, defend, and influence product line business plans to senior executive leadership both internal/external to Apple and cross- functional stakeholders on a weekly basis. ? Influence and triangulate cross-functional alignment within a matrixed organization ? Evaluate supply chain risks and implement contingency plans to mitigate consumer impact, including ad-hoc problem solving during unprecedented events. ? Manage Collaboration, Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) with multiple Fortune 100 channel partners, strengthening business relationships with our customers. ? Drive, influence, and develop long-term strategic initiatives that shape the future of Apple's supply chain and omnichannel roadmap. ? Plan, drive, and execute New Product Introduction operational activities, ensuring world-class customer experience across all of Apple's routes to market. ? Identify process improvement opportunities (tools, workstreams, systems) and drive solutions from conception through implementation. ? Responsible for supply allocation and distribution of hundreds of millions of units between channels and reseller partners to maximize financial results and customer experience. ? Influence and manage operations across 50 global OEMs lifting out of 10+ origin locations. ? Drive innovation opportunities within our supply chain aimed towards achieving Apple's Sustainability and eco-friendly goals of Carbon Neutrality throughout our supply chain by 2030.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations, Business, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent experience
+ 8+ years of related work experience
**Key Qualifications**
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Self-starter with outstanding analytical capabilities, demonstrated experience with data preparation and visualization
+ Solution oriented and self-motivated; able to function effectively when working independently or in a team
+ Ability to both think strategically and execute tactically, with high attention to detail
+ Expert with Excel with the ability to assemble reports on on a recurring and ad-hoc basis. SAP/Tableau experience a plus
+ Prioritizes workload, managing multiple and often competing tasks, and meets deadlines for a variety of deliverables
+ Cuts through ambiguity and can rapidly understand complex business processes and details
+ Recognizes patterns and root cause analysis and provides recommendations on how to improve
+ Excellent verbal and written communicator with the ability to tailor the message to the audience
+ MBA, Masters Degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience, is desired
**Education & Experience**
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