Supplier Readiness & Development Program Manager

The ESCI Supplier Readiness & Development Program Manager is responsible for the overall strategy, execution, and monitoring suppliers performance to meet Apple Supplier Code of Conduct & standards. This SRD PM s responsibilities also include cross-functional engagement initiatives, risk mitigation, stakeholder training, and crisis management.SUPPLIER AUDITS & CAPABILITY BUILDING- Conduct SR Audits of Apple s suppliers and sub-tier suppliers to ensure compliance with Apple Suppliers Code of Conduct and other required international and local labor, social, health & safety, environmental regulations and/or standards- Manage overall audit activities, including overseeing on-site audits, third-party auditor management, corrective action process, verification audits, and related supplier communication- Work with Apple SR Supplier Development Manager to escalate and resolve any non-compliance issues resulting from SR audits- Develop suppliers capabilities to establish a management system for continuous SR performance improvement- Develop tools to provide scalable support to suppliers self learning, self monitoring and self improvement- Manage focused audit or investigations for crisis management or core violation remediation, in partnership with third party firms or internal cross functional teams Bachelors degree in a relevant field 6+ years of prior full-time relevant work experience in social responsibility audits, environmental management, and/or supplier responsibility, preferably with a large corporation and/or consulting firm Ability and willingness to travel Preferred Qualifications Strong Problem solving skills Skilled at multi-tasking, setting priorities and meeting deadlines The ability and desire to work independently in a fast-paced team environment and to function equally well as leader, team member, or facilitator Demonstrated success in project management Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of cross functional partners and an appreciation of diverse cultures and backgrounds Fluent in English and local language is required - both written and verbal Experience in supply chain management, operations management, new production/program introduction, social responsibility, and/or safety management Industrial Safety or Fire safety expertise, with Graduate/Diploma from Central & Regional Safety Institute Masters of Industrial Safety by an University approved by DISH (Directorate of Industrial Safety & Health Manufacturing factory experience, especially in electronics sector Strong ability with database and presentation applications