Minato Apple
Summary

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

Description


The Global Sourcing and Supply Manager acts 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.

Responsibilities

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

BS/BA degree
English and Japanese fluency is required

Preferred Qualifications

Operations/supply chain management or commodity management experience is a plus
Quick learner
Demonstrated ability to drive and deliver strategic business initiatives
Outstanding analytical capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work cross functionally in a dynamic environment - individually and as a member of a team
Ability to handle different and competing priorities
High level of personal and professional integrity
Strong work ethic with a high degree of flexibility
Familiar with Python/Tableau, data analysis etc. is a plus

Travel:
Frequent travel might be required during some parts of the year, depending on the commodities
Mandarin fluency is a plus
MBA is a plus but not required


Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally.

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

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