Materials Program Manager

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

The Worldwide Materials Program Manager supports operational success for Apple’s Procurement organization by managing materials readiness, availability, and visibility. This strategic supply chain role works with Contract Manufacturers (CMs), OEMs, sourcing teams, and internal core teams on critical component planning, allocation direction, supply flexibility modeling, and materials liability management.

The role manages the Clear-to-Build (CTB) process with suppliers and OEMs, ensuring efficient processes and visibility into procurement strategy. The position develops materials and supply-chain models, creates allocation strategies for constrained materials, influences planning and sourcing decisions, manages material risks and liabilities, and communicates materials updates and reports to leadership. It also supports the logistical flow of materials needed for production schedules, inventory control, and ongoing material-line support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related analytical field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in supply chain operations, materials management, procurement, or manufacturing planning.
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in spreadsheet modeling using Excel or Numbers for supply-and-demand matching, forecasting, and risk assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing Clear-to-Build (CTB), inventory allocation, or complex materials flow with Contract Manufacturers or OEMs.
• Ability to solve problems and influence others through relationships and data.
• Advanced modeling and predictive analytical skills; advanced proficiency with MS Excel and a deep understanding of Excel techniques.
• Experience with VBA, SQL, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools.
• Professional experience in complex supply chains, technical expertise, or prior OEM management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to management.
• International experience and Mandarin, Japanese, or Vietnamese language skills.
• MBA or master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations Management.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Clear-to-Build (CTB) process with suppliers and OEMs, providing visibility into materials supply, projected coverage, and constraints.
• Partner with Contract Manufacturers to develop models incorporating supply-chain and materials-flow details to project availability in support of supply-and-demand goals.
• Develop allocation strategies and models for constrained materials across factories, programs, and lines of business; provide allocation direction to Global Supply Managers and suppliers.
• Challenge and influence Demand Planning and Strategic Sourcing teams to improve allocation and maximize revenue.
• Identify excess and obsolete (E&O) materials and other material risks, recommend courses of action to leadership, and lead efforts to mitigate business liability.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for phasing out obsolete parts and managing new-product materials.
• Prepare and communicate critical materials updates at weekly Sustaining Executive Program reviews; maintain executive reports and summaries with accurate, timely data.
• Use knowledge of commodity terms to ensure materials flow supports production schedules, inventory control requirements, and ongoing material-line support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level