Supply Chain Graduate Program

Summary

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we build products and experiences people once couldn’t have envisioned - and now can’t imagine living without. Are you excited by the idea of making a real impact? Are you prepared to dream big? Then a career with Apple might be your dream job.

Apple, Cork has a fantastic graduate opportunity to work within our Operations department. This position will give the you excellent development opportunities within a global company to build the career you always wanted! Apple, Cork is responsible for all Operations functions for the EMEIA region, including new and emerging markets. The goal of our Operations team is to ensure the delivery of our products to customers through our various routes to market.

We are looking for astute, energetic graduates to work across a number of Operations Departments undertaking 3 rotations during a 23 month period. The departments you will work in include Planning, Reseller Operations, Logistics & Retail Fulfilment.

This is a unique opportunity to gain experience across a matrix organisation. Below is a brief description of each of the participating departments:

• SDM: Responsible for keeping an appropriate balance between product supply and customer demand in a way that minimises inventory while maximising sell-through for all customers
• Reseller Operations: Responsible for Apple’s key reseller/third party partners including Telecoms and Retail Channel partners.
• Logistics: Responsible for the movement & delivery of Apple’s products to the different routes to market i.e Apple Retail Stores, Online Store, Resellers.
• Retail Fulfilment Operations: Responsible for all aspects of planning analysis specifically for Apple’s own Retail Stores
• Apple Operations: Responsible for the purchasing of key strategic commodities from suppliers and the reselling of these to our manufacturing partners
• Product Launch Readiness: Responsible for the co-ordination, planning and successful execution of New Product Introductions

  Description

  - Immersive rotations through 3 Operations departments
• Work closely with cross functional teams, including Sales & Finance to execute Apple’s supply chain goals
• Preparation of daily and weekly reports as required
• Support project activities Identify risks / bottleneck areas and take ownership to resolve; by initiating and implementing corrective action
• Ability to maintain and develop relationships, cross functionally within the organisation.
• Evaluating current business processes and see opportunities to improve.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Final-year graduate and postgraduate students on track to achieve a minimum of a 2.1, graduating in 2027 and available to begin July 5, 2027
  • Analytical and strong numerical skills with the ability to evaluate, analyse and present data.
  • Self-starter with a consistent record in delivering results through team work
  • Adaptable and flexible approach with excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Strong Interpersonal skills

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to prioritise with good time management skills
  • Comfort navigating change at an accelerated pace
  • Experience working with AI tools and applying critical thinking skills to the output