Global Supply Manager (GSM) - Mechanical Enclosures

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your passion and dedication can lead to extraordinary products and services. In this dynamic role, you will manage relationships with manufacturing partners, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure successful product launches. Collaborating with engineering and operations teams, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the look and feel of globally recognized products. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a significant impact, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and help define the future of technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Retirement Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Products

Free Services

Discretionary Bonuses

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 10+ years in supply chain development or strong mechanical engineering background.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing techniques and mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial relationships with enclosure manufacturing partners.
• Drive operational and cost efficiencies through process changes.

Skills

Supply Chain Development

Sourcing Management

Mechanical Engineering

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BSME or BSIE

MBA

Tools

CNC Machining

Injection Molding

Vacuum Forming

Job description

Summary
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 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. Apple GSMs own the commercial relationship with our enclosure manufacturing partners and are responsible for cost negotiations, continuity of supply, risk management, driving operational and cost efficiencies through process or design change, as well overall project execution. GSMs sit at the intersection of Apple's business activities and engineering communities, and effectively balance the needs of both groups to ensure successful product launches. Enclosure components (such as the housing) define the look, feel and expression of Apple’s globally recognized industrial and product design. GSMs work in concert with operations, supply quality, and supply base engineers as well as Apple’s Product Design and Industrial Design teams. Together, these teams execute and scale both new and existing manufacturing processes, materials, technologies, finishes and form factors.

Description
Successful GSMs thrive in a rapidly changing environment and constantly drive excellence across their own responsibilities as well as that of team members and partners. They frequently leverage strategic internal relationships to effectively collaborate with engineering, operations and other Apple teams. You are able to make smart decisions with the information available, think and stay focused under pressure, and communicate concisely and effectively with senior management as well as peers. GSMs identify and scale new and existing manufacturing partners as well as executing creative and strategic commercial deals to achieve goals around cost, supply, and quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain development, sourcing management, or strong mechanical engineering background in product development
• 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.

Key Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• Top-notch analytical/negotiation skills
• Ability to toggle between strategic and detail oriented thinking
• Tenacious problem solving & issue resolution skills
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence across multiple functional teams
• Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments
• Excellent communicators, capable of working in multinational environments, driven and motivated by accomplishing extraordinary objectives
• Ability to travel Internationally 25%
• BSME or BSIE, or equivalent. MBA a plus.

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $165,500 and $293,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  
  Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.