Apple · 4 months ago
Materials Program Manager
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$128K/yr - $237K/yr
4+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its commitment to operational excellence. The WW Materials Program Manager plays a critical role in ensuring operational success for the Procurement organization, focusing on materials readiness, availability, and visibility within the supply chain.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Clear-to-Build (CTB) Management: provide visibility to materials supply, highlighting projected coverage and constraints. CTB projections govern what the Supply-Demand Managers (SDM) can commit to customers and are a key input to revenue projections provided to our C-level executives
Partner with the CM to develop a model that incorporates the specific supply chain and materials flow details to project availability in support of our supply/demand goals
Create allocation strategies for constrained materials by developing models across factories, programs, and lines of business. Provide allocation direction to Global Supply Managers and Apple Suppliers
Challenge and influence Demand Planning and Strategic Sourcing teams to improve allocation and maximize revenue
Identify E & O and other material risk, recommend critical course of action to leadership, and own the efforts to mitigate liability to the business
Develop strategic roadmap for the 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 on a weekly basis
Through a deep understanding of our commodity terms, ensure the logistical flow of materials necessary to meet production schedules, inventory control requirements, and ongoing material line support
Qualification
Required
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
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to management required
Preferred
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
VBA, SQL, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools a plus
Professional experience with complex supply chain, technical expertise, or prior OEM management experience preferred
International experience and Mandarin, Japanese, Vietnamese language skills a plus
MBA or Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations Management preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Tim Cook
CEO
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