Apple

Americas Logistics - Distribution Center (DC) Data Operations Analyst

Apple$75K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong data analytics expertise with tools like Tableau and AI to derive insights.
  • BS/BA degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business required.
  • Experience with Third-Party Logistics (3PLs) or in leadership positions within warehouses.
  • Proficiency in warehouse/manufacturing simulation models for operations design and improvement.
  • Familiarity with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and execute opportunities to enhance speed and customer satisfaction in operations.
  • Analyze data to recommend and implement optimized solutions in transportation and logistics.
  • Manage scaling of the network to handle peak volumes during critical events.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to align on operational expectations and strategies.
  • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with third-party logistics providers.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment at a leading tech company.
  • Engage in cross-functional collaboration for high-impact projects.
  • Access to professional development and continuous improvement training.
  • Involvement in major product launches and scaling operations to meet demand.
Full Job Description
Description

This position requires a deep understanding of Apple's DC network operations and the intersection with inbound and outbound transportation. The candidate must be able to work cross-functionally to identify opportunities that improve speed and customer satisfaction while minimizing costs. This requires expertise in industry best practices and data analytics to quantify the opportunities and implement solutions. You will need to manage a network that must scale to peak volumes that may or may not be planned and work with 3PLs to build capabilities to support this.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong data analytics with ability to extract key insights from large data sets (e.g. through Tableau and/or AI).

Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, BS/BA degree required

Experience working with 3PLs or leadership roles within warehouses.

Experience working with warehouse/manufacturing simulation models to design/improve warehouse operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with industry benchmark studies (e.g. MOST) and Lean-Six Sigma

Proven track record of continuous improvement through the application of Lean principles.

Strong work ethic with a high degree of flexibility to manage ambiguity.

Ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships in a dynamic environment that manages large scale events, such as Apple's New Product Introductions (NPIs).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

MS/MBA preferred

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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