Global Supply Manager - Mechanical Enclosures

As a member of the Apple iPhone Mechanical Enclosures team, you will play a crucial role in managing the manufacturing of enclosures for various generations of products. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to ensure successful production ramp and ongoing production. As a Global Supply Manager (GSM), you will be tasked with owning the supply chain and commercial relationships with enclosure manufacturing partners. Your role will require you to drive operational and cost efficiencies through process or design changes, cost negotiations, and overall project execution. You will work at the intersection of Apple's business activities and engineering communities, ensuring successful product launches by balancing the needs of both groups effectively. The enclosure components, such as the housing, play a significant role in defining the look, feel, and expression of Apple's globally recognized industrial and product design. You will collaborate with operations, supply quality, and supply base engineers, as well as Apple's Product Design and Industrial Design teams, to execute and scale manufacturing processes, materials, technologies, finishes, and form factors. Key Responsibilities: - Manage iPhone Enclosures manufacturing operations at Apple CM partner factories in India - Develop production schedules and plan demand/supply - Drive adherence to ramp and production schedules, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans - Support commercial engagement with CMs, including capital costs and part pricing - Implement operational improvements and act as a liaison between Apple MD Enclosures team and CM teams - Prepare and present status reports, key issues, and mitigation plans to Apple executive teams - Collaborate with cross-functional Apple teams to meet overall product goals and requirements - Lead brain-storming sessions, analyze datasets, and present findings/recommendations to Ops executive team - Engage with broader project-related Tier-2/3 supply chain as needed - Respond quickly to changes in goals, schedule, and designs Minimum Qualifications: - 8+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing operations with an engineering or product development background - Hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing practices involving various parts and materials - Willingness to travel internationally and 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 - Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills - Ability to influence across multiple functional teams - Strong analytical and negotiation skills - Problem-solving and issue resolution skills - Driven by accomplishing extraordinary objectives and adapting to dynamic environments If you are a courageous leader capable of working with highly skilled cross-functional teams to identify risks, explore solutions, and execute mitigations efficiently, we invite you to submit your CV and join us in shaping the future of Apple products.,