Supplier Operations Analyst, Infrastructure Services

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Join Apple and help reimagine the way we work. We are seeking a dynamic, energetic and motivated analyst to join the Infrastructure Services Business Operations - Global Purchasing Operations (GPOPs) team as an Infrastructure Supplier Operations Analyst.

Description

We are responsible for Apple Data Center (DC) supplier operations within Infrastructure Services. This team works collaboratively with multi-functional teams to improve the supply chain process and develop innovative fulfillment strategies. An Infrastructure Supplier Operations Analyst is responsible for engaging in the order process with our suppliers, maintaining collaboration throughout DC operations, and upholding data integrity within central databases. This position works closely with other key cross-functional teams from Material Planning, Asset Management, and Finance to develop the strategic direction, goals, objectives and key measurement systems to ensure the business goals are met. They will manage vendor engagement while supporting fulfillment operations. They will ensure proper updates within our tools with regard to advanced shipping notices, order confirmations and assets while meeting on time delivery, product availability and customer experience goals. This person will perform data analysis and process mapping to drive the optimal fulfillment activities from order induction through delivery and EOL support.

","responsibilities":"Oversee and manage vendor engagements.

Drive supplier relationships to meet operational goals.

Onboard vendor's to supplier operations tools.

Oversee and drive the implementation of technologies to improve efficiencies.

Manage order confirmations, advanced shipping notices, and asset datafiles into our internal tools.

Work closely with finance, purchasing, asset management, approvers, and vendors to ensure orders move quickly through all phases.

Propose strategies on how to enhance the vendor experience as well as internal databases and the delivery of infrastructure requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with data centers, technical components and structure of a server or similar products, supply chain, logistics, or vendor management processes.

Tableau, or similar data visualization tools

Experience contributing to efforts to improve internal tools and leveraging software to improve efficiency in data management/reporting.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing ambiguity.

Manage multiple supplier relationships and supplier data within internal tools

Demonstrable ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across a variety of business units

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in Finance, Operations, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)

Intermediate Excel skills for data manipulation and reporting

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