Apple is where individual imaginations gather together committing to the values that lead to outstanding work Every new product we build service we create or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other s ideas stronger That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world changing lives for the better It s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do When we bring everybody in we can do the best work of our lives Here you ll do more than join something - you ll add something As a Materials Program Manager you will play a critical role in ensuring operational success for the Procurement organization In this role you will be responsible for materials readiness availability and visibility This is a strategic supply chain role interacting with our Contract Manufacturers CMs and internal core teams encompassing critical component planning allocation direction supply flexibility modeling and materials liability management Do you have a passion for complex supply chain operations Description Do you enjoy seeing products come to life You will be responsible for developing the strategic direction goals objectives and key measurement systems to ensure the business goals are met Specific responsibilities include but not limited to Clear to build Handle the CTB process ensure the process is working smoothly and we have clear visibility on materials over a 26-week horizon Partner with the CM s and the GSMs Global Supply Managers on all identified material issues including sub-tier supply chain until issues are closed resolved Logistics Ensure the smooth flow of materials necessary to meet the production schedules inventory control requirements and on-going production line support Make sure that we clearly understand the logistics requirements by commodity to enable an uninterrupted flow of materials Excess Obsolete - Lead phase-out of obsolete parts and the transition to new production materials - Identify and mitigate E O in advance to ensure we make the correct company decisions regarding build plan changes cut-in vs roll-in requirements post ramp qualification opportunities etc - Highlight parts with liability and propose solutions to management - Upon Engineering Change Notice ECN or End of Production EOP events track audit E O claims report to Finance for financial reserves and ensure timely resolution and closure of such claims reserves New Product Materials Readiness - During New Product Introduction NPI phase lead material readiness meetings with the GSMs to ensure that we understand the supply base and related challenges i e supplier location and logistics sole sourced modules component lead-time supplier share of business order lead time and order cancellation window - Identify critical engineering release breakthroughs assess necessity for risk ramp and associated liabilities to ensure material supply for product ramp is protected - Identify issues early in the NPI phase and monitor drive these to resolution prior to ramp - Identify supply chain on modules and components to ensure that we understand any new challenges associated with the new product Allocations - Play a meaningful role in the allocation of components that are in short supply - Provide an aggregated view of supply versus demand as the baseline for program and site-allocation decisions - Collaborate with the Supply Demand Management SDM team and GSMs to make sure we allocate parts to improve revenue Communicate the allocation plans with the significant parties Executive Management Reporting Build and maintain reports and summaries on a regular weekly daily basis to support the business growth Ensure data is accurate and on time Minimum Qualifications 3 years experience in Materials Production Planning Preferred Qualifications Technical expertise and prior OEM materials management experience Advanced User of Excel and a deep understanding of Excel Modeling techniques Professional experience with complex supply chain technical expertise or prior OEM management experience preferred Highly analytical and detail oriented Strong written and oral interpersonal skills with the ability to present to Executive teams Bachelors in Engineering with an MBA from a premier institute Submit CV

📌 Materials Program Manager (Karnataka)
🏢 Apple
📍 Karnataka