Global Supply Manager - Mechanical Enclosures

You will be joining Apple's iPhone Mechanical Enclosures team as a Global Supply Manager (GSM). In this role, you will be responsible for managing enclosures manufacturing at contract manufacturers. Your key responsibilities will include: - Managing the overall operational aspects of running iPhone Enclosures manufacturing operations at Apple CM partner factories in India. - Driving operational performance at CMs to meet Apple's needs. - Developing production schedules and planning demand/supply. - Working with Apple CMs and cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to ramp and production schedules, identifying risks, and developing mitigation plans. - Managing and supporting commercial engagement with CMs, including capital costs and part pricing. - Identifying and implementing operational improvements at CMs. - Acting as a liaison between Apple MD Enclosures team and CM teams, communicating targets and driving solutions. - Collaborating with cross-functional Apple teams to meet overall product goals and requirements. - Leading cross-functional brain-storming sessions, analyzing datasets, and presenting findings/recommendations to Ops executive team. - Engaging with broader project-related Tier-2/3 supply chain, including equipment and raw material suppliers, as needed. - Responding quickly to changes in goals, schedule, and designs. As a preferred candidate for this role, you should have: - Experience working with OEMs and Contract Manufacturers in the Consumer Electronics Industry. - Excellent communication skills to work effectively with global teams. - Ability to influence across multiple functional teams. - Strong presentation and interpersonal skills. - Excellent analytical and negotiation skills. - Ability to toggle between strategic and detail-oriented thinking. - Problem-solving and issue resolution skills. - Drive and motivation to accomplish extraordinary objectives. - Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments. The minimum qualifications required for this position include: - 8+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing operations with a strong engineering or product development background. - Hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing practices/techniques involving various components. - Willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestically up to 50%. - BS degree in engineering or equivalent. MS in Supply Chain or MBA is a plus.,