Enclosure Global Supply Manager, Material at Apple

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Supply Chain Management, Cost Management, Supplier Capabilities, Cross-Functional Support, Build Support, On Time Delivery, Risk Mitigation, Communication Skills, International Travel, Costing Concepts, Production Planning, Demand Management, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Negotiation Skills, Data Analysis

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Apple is a place where amazing people collaborate to do their best work. Just get ready to dream big. The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Imaging what you could do here. At Apple, creative ideas have a way of becoming wonderful products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish. Our material global supply management team is responsible for the sourcing, manufacturing development, execution and production of Apple's differentiated and unique mechanical enclosure parts. 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. 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 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves managing the sourcing, manufacturing development, and execution of Apple's mechanical enclosure parts. It requires balancing engineering risks with manufacturing capabilities and business needs.