Global Supply Chain Manager

Summary

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

Role Number:200554813

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 craft products - they build 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! Apple's Global AppleCare Support Operations & Technologies organization is looking for an experienced cross functional individual who will be responsible for global supply chain and procurement operations. You should be strategically minded with strong interpersonal skills and extensive supply chain management experience. As a leader on this team, you will play a meaningful role in ensuring operational and financial success for the organization. You will develop, communicate, and execute global supply plans. Through consistent partnership with cross functional peers, partners and global leadership, you will be providing innovative solutions to sustain the organization for future growth. The AppleCare Equipment Operations team strives to deliver world-class support for AppleCare contact center staff and outsourced vendors in support of Apple's business goals.

• 2-3 years of experience in Supply Demand Management or Buyer/Planner
• Experience in budget management, procurement, demand forecasting, inventory management, or supply chain management is essential
• Knowledge of asset life cycle and ability to identify improvement opportunities to streamline operations and reduce costs
• Ability to partner with Supply Demand Management to communicate forecast, develop supply plan and expedite sales orders
• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to determine future requirements and support
• Scheduled reporting of the inventory count, budget status and procurement forecast
• Work to improve returns and minimize losses on assets and investments
• Adept at leading multiple efforts simultaneously in an environment with ambiguity and frequent changes in timeline and strategy
• Lead simplification of logistics solutions and processes for shipping / relocating assets
• Ability to analyze actuals, forecasts and yield trends to determine demand and forecast hardware requirements
• Proficiency in Excel and SAP and a high level of knowledge working with numbers
• Seek out opportunities to enhance business performance in support of Apple's objectives
• Exceptional ability to think strategically and execute tactically with a persistent attention to detail
• Evaluate risks, plan and implement contingencies to mitigate
• Experience presenting to differing levels of business partners
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written

• 5-7 years in Global Supply Chain Management, preferred
• B.S. Degree in related field is a plus, or equivalent experience

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