Materials Program Manager

Summary

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.

Minimum Qualifications

BS/BA degree or higher in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, or a related quantitative field. A proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills. A strong curiosity and drive to optimize the end-to-end supply chain.

Preferred Qualifications

A strong learning agility and a track record of driving cross-functional excellence. Demonstrated ability to deconstruct complex situations, architect innovative solutions, and command an executive audience. Experience leveraging AI/ML concepts and data tools to contribute to the strategy and implementation of data-driven business transformations. Experience translating business needs into effective process solutions and collaborating on system and tool design.

Description

As a Materials Program Manager, you are the strategic driver at the core of our supply chain operation, focused on ensuring Apple's products successfully reach our customers. You will own the material strategy for a product line, making critical decisions across key domains: supply planning and readiness, strategic allocation and constrain management, financial risk and liability projection, and executive communication.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to: Supply Intelligence & Clear-to-Build (CTB): Own and drive the CTB strategy, providing clear visibility and decisive leadership on material status for the product line, lead contract manufactures and Apple cross-functional teams to resolve all material constraints, including multi-tier supply chain challenges. Strategic Allocation & Optimization: Lead the allocation of constrained components across line of business, making the critical trade-off decisions to maximize value and align with product priorities. Drive the development and implementation of advanced optimization models to deliver actionable intelligence for supply planning. Executive Communication: Translate complex material scenarios into clear and concise executive summaries. Deliver high-impact communications to senior management that distill data-rich insights and drive critical business decisions. Supply Chain Network: Architect and optimize the supply chain & material network to meet product schedule and supply strategy. Drive the creation of advanced models to enhance network and lead time, ensuring a resilient and efficient supply chain. New Product Material Readiness: Orchestrate end-to-end material readiness for New Product Introductions (NPI). Proactively mitigate supply chain risks by influencing x-functional teams and design decisions, and own the resolution of all NPI material issues from identification through closure. Lifecycle & Transition Management: Own the material strategy for product transitions and End-of-Life (EOL). Drive key business decisions to minimize Excess & Obsolete (E&O) liability, and command the claims process to ensure timely financial closure.