Global Supply Manager - Mechanical Enclosures

Apple GSMs own the supply chain and commercial and relationship with our enclosure manufacturing partners and are responsible for supply operations, continuity of supply, risk management, driving operational and cost efficiencies through process or design change, cost negotiations, 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. GSMs are courageous leaders capable of working with highly skilled cross-functional business & technical teams to identify risks, explore solutions, reach consensus and execute mitigations as quickly and efficiently as possible. Minimum Qualifications Solid experience in high volume manufacturing operations, with a strong engineering or product development background Willingness and ability to travel internationally & domestically up to 50% Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent Preferred Qualifications Masters in Supply Chain or MBA Experience working with OEMs and Contract Manufacturers in the Consumer Electronics Industry is a plus 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. Excellent communicators, capable of working with global teams Ability to influence across multiple functional teams Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills Top-notch analytical/negotiation skills Ability to toggle between strategic and detail orientated thinking Tenacious problem solving & issue resolution skills Driven and motivated by accomplishing extraordinary objectives Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments