Apple · 2 weeks ago
SoC Cost & Product Strategy Analyst
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$128K/yr - $194K/yr
3+ years expApple is seeking an SoC Cost & Product Strategy Analyst within the Operations Product Development organization to help influence early-stage silicon and product roadmap decisions. This role aims to optimize overall SoC spend by balancing yield recovery strategies, product performance requirements, and operational complexities.
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Responsibilities
Invent and improve forecasting models to provide accurate long-term projections of SoC bin supply to guide product definition, capacity and storage requirements, and financial planning
Build and maintain cost allocation models to ensure high-fidelity and timely cost projections for each SoC/Product intersection
Conduct scenario analyses to match SoC specs with product requirements, evaluate the cost benefits vs technical or operational trade-offs, and recommend allocation decisions to leadership
Publish SoC cost files on a regular cadence to support the NPI business process; provide clear commentary on forecast-over-forecast changes
Maintain SoC/Product roadmap charts, and prepare supporting materials for various executive reviews
Lead & document reoccurring meetings with key cross-functional teams to align on supply & cost assumptions
Maintain cost & silicon mapping data in existing internal systems and champion initiatives to unify data across systems, improving accuracy while reducing effort
Explore a system-based solution to manage both supply & cost allocation forecasting models, recruiting cross-functional support & engagement to define system requirements for a centralized solution across organizations
Qualification
Required
3+ years of relevant experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain or related area
BS/BA in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a related field
Strong quantitative and analytical skills with ability to grasp complex engineering topics related to silicon design & manufacturing
Experience managing complex forecasting models
Preferred
Strong quantitative and analytical skills; ability to grasp complex engineering topics related to SoCs and silicon design / fabrication processes
Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with strong executive presence and proven ability to influence cross-functionally
Ability to recommend defensible decisions with incomplete data while maintaining both attention to detail and a big-picture perspective
Experience implementing cross-functional multi-user systems and driving process improvements
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience in silicon cost modeling, semiconductor manufacturing, and/or yield recovery techniques
Familiarity with AI/ML applications for decision optimization
Demonstrated success in implementing systems and/or cross-functional process improvements
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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10001+ employees
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CEO
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