EMEA Geo Expansion & Services - Graduate Programme

Closing Date: 12th October, 12pm (Ireland)

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. Apple Cork has a fantastic graduate opportunity to work within our Geo Expansion and Services departments, offering the opportunity to develop your project management and analytical skillset in a dynamic and growing environment.

You will work on supply chain challenges, contribute to analysis of our AMP (Apple Media Products) activities, and manage regulatory risks across our services business. The successful applicant will partner with key strategic teams across Apple and work with cutting-edge technology to enhance our supply chain in emerging markets. This is a unique opportunity to hone your analytical skills and become a key contributor in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Description

In this programme, you will primarily work across two key functions, Geo Expansion and Services, with additional responsibilities supporting our Community Engagement and Learning & Development teams:

1. Regulatory Operations
- Monitor and mitigate risk across the rapidly growing Apple Services business.
- Research applicable laws and regulations across EMEIA and improve internal partner processes.
- Drive innovation and automation in the process of managing regulatory communications and engagements.

2. GeoExpansion and Services Project Manager/Analist
- Partner with business stakeholders across services and operations to help identify, prioritise, and implement growth initiatives in Emerging Markets.
- Evaluate opportunities for AMP across Emerging Markets and contribute to the delivery of multi-functional process and systems implementations.
- Approach challenges in our Emerging Markets with creativity, new ideas, and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Gain an understanding of the AMP activities and marketing functions.

Additional Responsibilities:
- Event Planning: help organise community/volunteer events, logistical readiness for Inclusion & Diversity programming, manage registrations, and drive internal engagement campaigns.
- Reporting and administration for Community Engagement and Learning & Development: tracking data, generating weekly/monthly impact reports, and creating presentation materials to share progress.
- School Outreach: Coordinate local school visits, manage communications with educators, and prepare on-site materials.

Minimum Qualifications

University degree in International Business, Business Information Systems, Commerce, Supply Chain, Data and Analytics, or a related field.
Final-year graduate and postgraduate students on track to achieve a minimum of a 2.1, graduating in 2026 or 2027 and available to begin on 5 July 2027.
Excellent organisational and planning skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and on one’s own initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in or passion for project management or analytical work.
Innovative outlook in approaching challenges with new ideas.
Interest in or experience with community engagement, volunteering, or giving initiatives.
Familiarity with AI technology and its applications.
Experience working in cross-functional or multi-stakeholder environments.
Exposure to supply chain, regulatory, or emerging market topics.