CapEx Global Supply Manager (GSM) - Mechanical Enclosures

Apple•Cupertino, CA

About The Position

Apple GSMs own the commercial relationship with our enclosure manufacturing partners and are responsible for cost negotiations, continuity of supply, risk management, driving operational and cost efficiencies through process or design change, as well overall project execution. GSMs sit at the intersection of Apple's business activities and engineering communities, and effectively balance the needs of both groups to ensure successful product launches. Enclosure components (such as the housing) define the look, feel and expression of Apple’s globally recognized industrial and product design. GSMs work in concert with operations, supply quality, and supply base engineers as well as Apple’s Product Design and Industrial Design teams. Together, these teams execute and scale both new and existing manufacturing processes, materials, technologies, finishes and form factors. An Apple Enclosure CapEx GSMs sit at a unique intersection of manufacturing, engineering and finance/procurement – allowing individuals broad insight into the launch of Apple’s world class products. The team plays a critical role in finding ways to optimize the manufacturing process by identifying and implementing better ways of designing, managing, and purchasing the Equipment and Tooling & Fixtures used in manufacturing Enclosure parts. Enclosure components (such as the housing, cover glass & buttons) define the look, feel and expression of Apple’s globally recognized industrial and product design. CapEx GSMs work with cross-functional teams to best utilize Apple’s assets and minimize overall CapEx spend in enabling Apple products. A CapEx team member has the ability to impact Apple’s bottom line. The role includes the following activities: • Understand the technical aspects of Equipment and Tooling & Fixtures • Identify and drive reuse and cost-optimization opportunities • Data analysis to identify and parse process-related opportunities • Run ROI analysis • Create and manage a CapEx budget • Drive standardization in asset naming convention across suppliers and internal teams • Build relationships, drive cross-functional teams on consensus of opportunities • Organize projects including schedules, teams, and motivation. Be able to think multiple steps ahead to mitigate project risks • Clear and concise communication of Budget status to management team • Manage Equipment and Tooling & Fixture forecasting and kickoff process • Travel internationally to support systems & tools adoption, and early project engagement

Requirements

5+ years of experience in supply chain development, sourcing management, or strong mechanical engineering background in product development.
Hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, mechanical development, or manufacturing practices/techniques involving CNC Machined parts, sheet metal, enclosures, casings, jigs, tooling, fixtures, injection molding, vacuum forming, plastic parts, ceramics, etc.
BSME or BSIE, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

MBA a plus.
Ability to work with large datasets and generate actionable insights.
Create visualizations from large datasets (using Tableau, other).
Ability to toggle between strategic and tactical, detail-oriented thinking.
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to influence across multiple functional teams.
Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments.
Experience in a manufacturing environment and/or Equipment and Automation design is preferred.
Database development and maintenance experience a plus.
Enterprise software experience a plus.
Knowledge in data analysis (python, R, VBA, Tableau) is desirable.
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and management skills.
Prior CapEx or Budget Management experience a plus.
Ability to should-cost large capital Equipment and Tooling & Fixtures.
Understand the life-cycle and health of large capital Equipment.

Responsibilities

Own the commercial relationship with enclosure manufacturing partners.
Responsible for cost negotiations, continuity of supply, and risk management.
Drive operational and cost efficiencies through process or design change.
Manage overall project execution.
Balance the needs of business activities and engineering communities for successful product launches.
Work with operations, supply quality, and supply base engineers, as well as Product Design and Industrial Design teams.
Execute and scale new and existing manufacturing processes, materials, technologies, finishes, and form factors.
Optimize the manufacturing process by identifying and implementing better ways of designing, managing, and purchasing Equipment and Tooling & Fixtures.
Minimize overall CapEx spend in enabling Apple products.
Understand the technical aspects of Equipment and Tooling & Fixtures.
Identify and drive reuse and cost-optimization opportunities.
Perform data analysis to identify and parse process-related opportunities.
Run ROI analysis.
Create and manage a CapEx budget.
Drive standardization in asset naming conventions across suppliers and internal teams.
Build relationships and drive cross-functional teams towards consensus on opportunities.
Organize projects including schedules, teams, and motivation.
Mitigate project risks by thinking multiple steps ahead.
Communicate budget status clearly and concisely to the management team.
Manage Equipment and Tooling & Fixture forecasting and kickoff process.
Travel internationally to support systems & tools adoption and early project engagement.