Global Supply Manager - Softgoods

Summary

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 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!

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a technical field Typically requires 6+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management / Manufacturing background English/Mandarin proficiency Knowing how to use Excel / PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent communication skills and interaction with people Demonstrated ability to drive and deliver strategic business initiatives Outstanding analytical capabilities, Focuses a decision down to critical insights, even when it means giving up other options, Expresses confidence that their decisions are rooted in clear thinking Self-motivated with innovation, integrity, and attention to detail, result-driven Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Understanding of costing structure/concepts AI skill set for knowledge of how to use AI tools/VS Code for better management Oversee(Japan/Korea/Taiwan) working experience, Ability to travel up to 50%. Willing to relocate to other countries based on business needs

Description

In this highly visible role, you will have process and quality engineering responsibility for next generation Apple products. This will require you to handle selection, implementation & optimization of manufacturing processes and quality planning and deployment. You will utilize your Mechanical Engineering experience and work cross functionally with Product Design Engineering and Industrial Design to assess product features for manufacturability, and recommend capable processes and equipment. You work in tandem with Apple's renowned designers to develop measurement & metrology technologies, quality control plans, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve industry-leading specifications at extensive production scale. You will lead a network of supplier factories worldwide, with responsibility for our partners to deliver to aggressive schedules. Our focus is on elegant execution of extraordinary industrial designs, resulting in products that thrill our customers.

Responsibilities

Supply chain management: identification, development, negotiation, and management of developing Apple soft goods materials suppliers. Site lead: Take the lead to facilitate the communication and coordination on cross-functional issues in a timely manner to avoid supply Impact Build Support: Engage in new product introduction & readiness review for factory ramp, capacity plan, equipment readiness, labor readiness Cost: development, negotiation, and execution of a part and assembly cost strategy. Supplier capabilities bring up: An understanding of materials manufacturing processes/ techniques is important to better evaluate supplier capabilities and opportunities for Apple On-time delivery: schedule, capacity, and supply planning to meet Apple’s / FATP production demand Risk Mitigation: evaluation of technical and business risks using data-based analysis and developing sound risk mitigation alternatives Program Management: the ability to manage all of the above tasks and personnel resources