Global Sourcing and Supply Manager

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, creative ideas have a way of becoming wonderful 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. Acting as a key interface among Worldwide Operations Team, strategic suppliers and contract manufacturers, APO GSSM is responsible for managing strategic and tactical initiatives of the Apple supply chain. This role will focus on a specific commodity and will play a critical role in the overall success of the Apple Operation.

Description

- Act as resident expert in an assigned commodity
- Collaborate with Worldwide Team to plan manufacturing capacity, prepare supply chain for new product ramps, lead timely actions to resolve supply issues and provide accurate risk assessments and supply projections
- Manage forecast and supply, ensure supply chain flexibility to minimize risks
- Manage and develop suppliers to maintain industry leading quality, delivery and cost
- Develop and maintain professional and productive business partnership with suppliers
- Work with Apple cross-functional teams and supply chain to achieve business goals and objectives
- Spot improvement opportunities in supply chain and work to execute key initiatives and strategies
- Participate in supplier evaluation and selection

Minimum Qualifications

A BS/BA degree (an advanced degree like an MBA, MS or higher is preferred)
Experience in semiconductor-related industries or roles
Prior experience in Operations/Supply Chain Management or Commodity Management is a plus
English and Mandarin fluency

Preferred Qualifications

Proven ability to rapidly acquire new knowledge and apply strong critical thinking skills for problem solving
Demonstrated ability to drive successful delivery of strategic business initiatives
Exceptional ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into clear, actionable insights that drive results
Excellent written and verbal communication for conveying operational, technical, and commercial information clearly to diverse internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work cross functionally in a dynamic environment - individually and as a member of a team
Skilled at effectively managing competing priorities, leveraging adaptability and resourcefulness to deliver on time
Strong personal and professional integrity
Demonstrates a strong work ethic and high degree of flexibility
Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, Tableau) highly desire
Frequent travel might be required during some parts of the year, depending on the commodities