Global Supply Manager (GSM) - Mechanical Enclosures at Apple

Cupertino, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Negotiation, Supply Chain Development, Sourcing Management, Mechanical Engineering, Risk Management, Project Execution, CNC Machining, Injection Molding, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Vendor Management, International Travel, Cross-functional Collaboration, Manufacturing Processes

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires 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. 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. DESCRIPTION Successful GSMs thrive in a rapidly changing environment and constantly drive excellence across their own responsibilities as well as that of team members and partners. They frequently leverage strategic internal relationships to effectively collaborate with engineering, operations and other Apple teams. You are able make smart decisions with the information available, think and stay focused under pressure, and communicate concisely and effectively with senior management as well as peers. GSMs identify and scale new and existing manufacturing partners as well as executing creative and strategic commercial deals to achieve goals around cost, supply, and quality. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years of experience in supply chain development, sourcing management, or strong mechanical engineering background in product development Hands-on experience in any of the following: mechanical engineering, mechanical development, 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. MBA a plus. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Top-notch analytical/negotiation skills Ability to toggle between strategic and detail orientated thinking Tenacious problem solving & issue resolution skills Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills Ability to influence across multiple functional teams Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments Excellent communicators, capable of working in multinational environments, driven and motivated by accomplishing extraordinary objectives Ability to travel Internationally 25%

Responsibilities

Manage commercial relationships with enclosure manufacturing partners to ensure cost efficiency, continuity of supply, and risk management. Collaborate with engineering and design teams to scale manufacturing processes and execute successful product launches.