Demand Strategy Lead, Cloud Infrastructure Business Operations
Demand Strategy Lead, Cloud Infrastructure Business Operations
Posted on :
02-08-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Yearly Salary
$ 172100 - 305600
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
02-08-2025
Job Description
As part of a team dedicated to building the Cloud Infrastructure Demand Planning function we work with cross-functional business partners to forecast and aggregate long-term infrastructure demand across cloud resources data centers and hardware. With this data we propose and implement strategies for optimizing cloud and datacenter resource planning including buffer assessments inventory management financial liability management and supply chain risk mitigation. This role requires a strategic attitude technical expertise in cloud infrastructure and strong problem solving capabilities to optimize partner with engineering finance and supply chain teams to align demand forecasts with procurement and deployment strategies. Your ability to work with senior leadership to review long-term infrastructure capacity plans and secure approvals for resource acquisition and deployment will be essential to your success in this role.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in demand planning infrastructure planning cloud operations supply chain or a related field.
- Familiarity with hardware lifecycle management including procurement lead times and supply chain constraints for servers networking equipment and storage.
- Strong experience with infrastructure financial modeling TCO analysis and cost optimization strategies for cloud and on-prem resources.
- Strong skills in Excel including advanced modeling VBA and automation. Proficiency in data analysis and forecasting tools (e.g. Python SQL R Power BI Tableau).
- Experience with capacity modeling demand forecasting and scenario planning for large-scale infrastructure.
- Experience in long-range planning for infrastructure growth including multi-year capacity projections and investment strategy.
- Shown ability to influence technical and non-technical customers including engineering finance supply chain and executive teams.
- Experience leading cross-functional planning processes aligning partners on demand signals and infrastructure roadmaps.
- Prior experience presenting complex data and planning insights to executive leadership (VP-level and above) with clear actionable recommendations.
- MBA or MS in Operations Research Supply Chain Data Science Engineering or a related field.
- Deep understanding of cloud and datacenter infrastructure including compute storage networking virtualization and hyperscale/cloud provider ecosystems.
- Experience with cloud capacity planning and forecasting methodologies for AWS Azure GCP or private cloud environments.
- Experience with Cloud FinOps (financial operations) particularly cost forecasting and chargeback models.
- Familiarity with AI/ML-driven capacity planning and predictive analytics tools.
- Prior experience in a hyperscale cloud provider data center operator or large enterprise infrastructure planning team.
- Knowledge of operations research statistical forecasting or machine learning techniques for infrastructure planning.
At Apple base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $172100 and $305600 and your base pay will depend on your skills qualifications experience and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apples discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage retirement benefits a range of discounted products and free services and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Additionally this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apples discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage retirement benefits a range of discounted products and free services and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Additionally this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
