Global Supply Chain Optimization Specialist — Retail

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Apple was founded in 1976 with the dream of bringing the best user experience to everyone. Today, we're one of the world's most valuable companies with a presence in over 175 countries. Our mission is to bring the best user experience to everyone through innovative hardware, software, and services. We're a dynamic and innovative company that values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being. We're proud of our achievements, including being named one of the most innovative companies in the world by Fast Company.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Global Supply Chain Optimization Specialist — Retail, you'll be responsible for analyzing and optimizing our retail supply chain to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of products to our stores and customers. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including logistics, procurement, and sales to identify areas for improvement and implement process changes. You'll report to the Senior Manager of Global Supply Chain Optimization and will have a significant impact on the company's bottom line.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and optimize retail supply chain processes, including inventory management, transportation, and warehousing.

• Develop and implement process improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

• Collaborate with logistics, procurement, and sales teams to identify areas for improvement and implement changes.

• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, including logistics providers and manufacturers.

• Analyze and report on key supply chain metrics, including inventory turnover, transportation costs, and warehouse utilization.

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key supply chain metrics.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement new technologies and tools to improve supply chain efficiency.

• Develop and execute business cases to justify investments in supply chain optimization initiatives.

• Conduct regular supply chain benchmarking to identify best practices and areas for improvement.

• Develop and maintain a network of external partners and suppliers to support global supply chain operations.

• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Global Supply Chain Optimization to develop and implement supply chain optimization strategies.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain optimization, logistics, or a related field.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.

• Proven track record of achieving cost savings and process improvements in a supply chain environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and develop actionable insights.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Experience with supply chain planning and execution systems, including SAP and Oracle.

• Experience with data visualization tools, including Tableau and Power BI.

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to develop and execute business cases to justify investments.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.

• Experience with process improvement methodologies, including Lean and Six Sigma.

• Experience with supply chain benchmarking and best practices.

• Familiarity with cloud-based supply chain platforms, including Manhattan Associates and JDA.

• Experience with data analytics and machine learning.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, a retirement plan, and 25 days of annual leave. You'll also have access to a learning and development budget to support your professional growth and development. We offer a hybrid work policy, with the option to work from home or in our office. Our team is dynamic and collaborative, with a strong focus on innovation and experimentation. We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to create a work environment that's welcoming and inclusive for everyone.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Global Supply Chain team is responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective delivery of products to our stores and customers. We're a collaborative and dynamic team that works closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and implement process changes. We're always looking for ways to innovate and improve our supply chain operations, and we're committed to using data and analytics to drive decision-making. Recent wins include the implementation of a new supply chain planning system and the optimization of our transportation network.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

If you're a motivated and analytical professional with a passion for supply chain optimization, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications. We expect to respond to all applications within 7-10 business days.

📋 Job Details

Job Type	FULL TIME
Location	Cupertino, GB
Address	One Apple Park Way, 95014
Salary	GBP 50,000 – 80,000 / year
Industry	General
Company	Apple
Valid Until	2026-10-13

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Apple. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.