Materials Program Manager

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

World Class operational excellence is a cornerstone of Apple's ability to consistently surprise and delight our customers. The WW Materials Program Manager plays a critical role in ensuring operational success for the Procurement organization. In this role, you will be responsible for materials readiness, availability, and visibility. This is a strategic supply chain role, interacting with our Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and internal core teams, encompassing critical component planning, allocation direction, supply flexibility modeling, and materials liability management. Do you have a passion for complex supply chain operations? We hope you will consider joining our team.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain or related area.
• BS/BA in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to problem-solve and influence others through relationships and data.
• Advanced modeling and predictive analytical skills; 'Advanced User' of MS Excel with deep understanding of Excel techniques.
• Experience with VBA, SQL, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools.
• Professional experience with complex supply chain, technical expertise, or prior OEM management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to management.
• International experience and Mandarin, Japanese, Vietnamese language skills.
• MBA or Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CTB ('clear to build') process with suppliers and OEMs, ensuring efficient processes and clear visibility on procurement strategy.
• Provide visibility to materials supply, highlighting projected coverage and constraints.
• Develop a model with the CM that incorporates specific supply chain and materials flow details to project availability.
• Create allocation strategies for constrained materials across factories, programs, and lines of business.
• Challenge and influence Demand Planning and Strategic Sourcing teams to improve allocation and maximize revenue.
• Identify E & O and other material risks, recommend critical course of action to leadership, and own efforts to mitigate liability.
• Develop strategic roadmap for phase-out of obsolete parts and new product materials.
• Prepare and communicate critical Materials updates at weekly Sustaining Executive Program reviews.
• Maintain executive reports and summaries, providing accurate and timely data to leadership.
• Ensure logistical flow of materials necessary to meet production schedules, inventory control requirements, and ongoing material line support.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees