Global Supply Manager - Mechanical Enclosures

Job description

• Manage the overall operational aspects of running iPhone Enclosures manufacturing operations, on-ground at Apple CM partner factories in India
• Drive the operational performance at CMs required to meet Apple needsHelp develop production schedules, and plan demand/supply
• Work with Apple CMs and Apple cross-functional teams to drive adherence to ramp and production schedules, identify risks, help develop mitigation plans
• Manage and support commercial engagement with CMs, including capital costs and part pricing
• Identify and help CMs implement operational improvements
• Act as a liaison between Apple MD Enclosures team and CM teams; communicate targets to CMs, and jointly drive solutions
• Prepare and present to Apple executive teams status reports, key issues, mitigation plans etc
• Collaborate with cross-functional Apple teams on meeting overall product goals and requirements (Quality, Process Design, Technical Operations, Ops Test Engineering, Capital Expenditure, Planning, Final Assembly)
• Lead cross-functional brain-storming sessions, analyze required datasets and articulate the findings/recommendations to Ops executive team on a periodic basis
• As needed, engage with broader project related Tier-2/3 supply chain, including equipment and raw material suppliers, to develop plans and track status
• Respond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and/or designs
• GSMs are courageous leaders capable of working with highly skilled cross-functional business & technical teams to identify risks, explore solutions, reach consensus and execute mitigations as quickly and efficiently as possible
• 8+ years of experience in high volume manufacturing operations, with a strong engineering or product development background
• Hands-on experience in any of the following: mechanical engineering, mechanical development, manufacturing practices/techniques involving CNC Machined parts, sheet metal, enclosures, casings, jigs, tooling, fixtures, injection molding, vacuum forming, plastic parts, ceramics, etc.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally & domestically up to 50%
• BS degree in engineering or equivalent. MS in Supply Chain or MBA

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with OEMs and Contract Manufacturers in the Consumer Electronics Industry is a plus
• Excellent communicators, capable of working with global teams
• Ability to influence across multiple functional teams
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Top-notch analytical/negotiation skills
• Ability to toggle between strategic and detail orientated thinking
• Tenacious problem solving & issue resolution skills
• Driven and motivated by accomplishing extraordinary objectives
• Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments