Material Global Supply Manager

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Part of Apple's core business is the creation and development of our world-class mechanical / industrial designs and as such, the management of the supply chains is required to be equally unique, innovative and specialized.

Due to the importance of this discipline in the definition of Apple's brand, this business group must innovate not only our products, but also the very business processes by which we accomplish our objectives. The complicated balance between the need to achieve ground breaking mechanical developments and business execution creates challenges that drive processes that require a bridge from engineering risk to manufacturing capability to business needs.

Description

• Supply chain management: identification, development, and management of existing and developing Apple material suppliers.

• Cost management: development, negotiation and execution of a material cost strategy.

• Supplier capabilities bring up: An understanding of materials manufacturing processes/ techniques is important to better evaluate supplier capabilities and opportunities for Apple.

• Cross-functional support: with Apple's industrial design, product development and operations teams.

• Build Support: on site management of material manufacturing partners to manage the development builds, risk mitigation and ramp.

• On time delivery: schedule, capacity and supply planning to meet Apple's production demand.

• Risk Mitigation: evaluation of technical and business risks using data based analysis and developing sound risk mitigation alternatives.

Preferred Qualifications
Solid communication skills, ability to work in multinational environments, driven and motivated by accomplishing world-class objectives.
Ability to travel Internationally and up to 50%
Understand costing concepts, cost reduction, modeling, etc.
Knowledge of any of the following preferred: Raw Material, Mechanical subassemblies, enclosures, casings, plastics, grinding, stamping, CNC, mills, lathes, etc.
Experience in Production plan/Supply and Demand Management/ Liability analysis
Education: MSME or BSME/IE or equivalent. MBA a plus.

Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires 6+ years of demonstrated experience in Supply Chain Management / Manufacturing background
Proficiency in English & Mandarin written and spoken communication
Knowing to use Excel/ Power point/Keynote/ Numbers

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.