Product Localization Manager

Apple, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Singapore is seeking a senior program leader to drive NPI launches, localization, BOM architecture, and regulatory readiness across the Asia-Pacific region. You will partner with WW and regional teams to ensure flawless execution and scalable processes for market introductions.

You will collaborate with Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Product Design, and Supply Chain to mitigate risks, optimize workflows, and implement data-driven automation for faster time-to-market while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Proven ability to navigate, influence, and lead cross-functional initiatives in a complex, fast-paced global matrix organization without direct authority.
• Exceptional structured thinking and project management acumen; skilled at synthesizing ambiguous regulatory and operational data into clear business cases and decisive action plans.
• High operational agility with a hands-on orientation; meticulous in managing detailed technical data (BOMs, regulatory texts, component specs).
• Superior verbal and written executive communication skills, with an ability to clearly articulate complex regulatory and operational impacts to cross-functional partners.
• Proactive drive to challenge established workflows and build resilient, scalable operational processes.

Responsibilities

• NPI & Launch Execution: drive in-market launches with flawless execution.
• Localization Strategy & BOM Architecture: partner with WW and regional teams to define localization requirements and BOM integrity.
• Component Readiness & Verification: oversee FAIs for localized hardware components, packaging, and artwork.
• Regulatory Markings & Artwork Integration: implement regional regulatory markings and compliance artwork across SKUs.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: connect Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Compliance, Product Safety, Trade Compliance, and Government Affairs to resolve in-country hurdles.
• Process Modernization & Workflow Automation: leverage digital tools to streamline BOM validation and reduce manual overhead.
• Scalable Solution Design & Risk Mitigation: architect localization solutions balancing compliance, cost, and supply chain scalability.
• Continuous System Evolution: drive improvements across regional launch readiness workflows.

Skills

Matrix Leadership

Analytical Problem Solving

Execution & Detail Focus

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Singapore, Singapore Operations and Supply Chain

Description

• NPI & Launch Execution
• Localization Strategy & BOM Architecture: Partner with Worldwide (WW) andregional cross-functional partners to define in-market localization requirements for everyNPI. Drive flawless execution through accurate, timely BOM creation, cut-ins, and roll-ins.
• Component Readiness & Verification: Conduct and oversee First Article Inspections(FAIs) for localized hardware components, packaging, and artwork to ensure 100%compliance prior to market release.
• Regulatory Markings & Artwork Integration: Collaborate with global packaging andhardware design teams to implement regional regulatory markings, country-specificlabels, and compliance artwork across all SKUs.
• Regulatory Alignment & Risk Mitigation
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as the operational nexus connecting Legal,Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Compliance, Product Safety, Trade Compliance, andGovernment Affairs to proactively anticipate and resolve in-country regulatory hurdles.
• Scalable Solution Design: Architect localization solutions that balance compliance rigorwith operational feasibility, cost efficiency, and supply chain scalability.
• Proactive Risk Intelligence & Management: Identify schedule, supply, and regulatoryrisks early; leverage intelligent monitoring and structured risk-assessment models toevaluate potential impacts and establish decisive mitigation roadmaps.
• Strategic Influence & Continuous Improvement
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the regional authority on target country regulationsand product specifications, connecting compliance decisions directly to time-to-marketand commercial impact.
• Process Modernization & Workflow Automation: Challenge the status quo byleveraging modern digital tools, data-driven automation, and intelligent workflows tostreamline BOM validation, reduce manual operational overhead, and accelerate time‑to‑market.
• Continuous System & Process Evolution: Drive ongoing business processimprovements across regional launch readiness workflows, ensuring operational modelsremain simple, robust, scalable, and cost-effective as the Pacific region expands.

Minimum Qualifications

• Matrix Leadership: Proven ability to navigate, influence, and lead cross-functional initiatives in a complex, fast-paced global matrix organization without direct authority.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Exceptional structured thinking and project management acumen; skilled at synthesizing ambiguous, incomplete regulatory and operational data into clear business cases and decisive action plans.
• Execution & Detail Focus: High operational agility with a "hands-on" orientation; demonstrated meticulousness in managing detailed technical data (BOMs, regulatory texts, component specs).
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Superior verbal and written executive communication skills, with an ability to clearly articulate complex regulatory and operational impacts to cross-functional partners.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive drive to challenge established workflows and build more resilient, scalable operational processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Experience: 8–10+ years of progressive professional experience across international supply chain operations, technical program management, or product lifecycle management (experience in the Pacific/APAC region strongly preferred).
• Domain Breadth: Demonstrated expertise across multiple supply chain disciplines— including New Product Introduction (NPI), order-to-fulfillment, demand/supply planning, logistics, manufacturing, and regulatory certification.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required; MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business is a plus.

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