Operations Program Specialist - Mac

at  Apple

SUMMARY

Posted: Oct 5, 2023
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200507454
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 New Product Introduction Operations Program Specialist (NPI OPS) plays a key role in launching Apple’s new products on time with superior product quality and maximum customer availability. We support the fast-paced development and launch of Apple’s products. You will be a key facilitator who defines and drives material to enable manufacturing line bring-up and collaborate with engineering to define final bill of materials. Overall mission is a successful product launch with all lines brought up on schedule and within budget.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of industry experience in one or more of the following disciplines: New Product Introduction / Supply Chain Management / Manufacturing Operations
• Consolidate detailed and extensive cross-functional data into concise executive briefings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to articulate complex scenarios in simple terms to OEM and working level teams as well as executives
• Excel, Database, & Statistical Software (SPSS, SAS, SQL etc.) experience a plus
• Ability to travel internationally up to 15%

DESCRIPTION

• Lead Apple & Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operations teams in executing early operations builds & line bring-up material strategy. - Track readiness/risks: work with procurement teams and engineering teams on material down-selections, technical and production risks. - Lead communications, resolve issues and clearly communicate current status. - Influence product cost and product margin through material usage optimization projects. - Communicate system requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness with cross-functional teams. - NPI owner in ordering, tracking and actualizing material to support development builds & product ramp; drive material delivery through Apple Procurement and direct with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery. - Cross-functional owner for tracking & BOM readiness - Create purchase orders, maintain invoice tracking and goods receipts

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Supply Chain/Operations, Science or Engineering

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