Supply Chain Program Manager

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

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APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Own strategic material planning, readiness, sourcing, and end-to-end procurement to support NPI programs from concept through production launch and sustaining transition. Develop supply chain and material flow models using advanced Excel, VBA, SQL, Tableau, and other analytics tools to forecast availability, perform what-if scenario analysis, and drive data-driven decisions.

Lead allocation and risk mitigation strategies for constrained materials across factories, programs, and business lines, guiding Global Supply Managers, suppliers, and Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to optimize production and minimize risk. Identify and mitigate Excess & Obsolete (E&O) and other material risks by leveraging predictive analytics, PLM tools (Agile), and inventory management systems to phase out obsolete parts, manage BOMs, and introduce new materials.

Manage Clear-to-Build (CTB) readiness, global logistics, inventory control, and production scheduling through ERP/MRP and build management systems to ensure timely execution and material availability. Prepare and present executive-level reports and dashboards on material readiness, risk, and cost impacts during weekly program reviews. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven process optimization to enhance supply chain efficiency and cost performance.

40 hours/week. At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $219,024 - $281,900/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

PAY & BENEFITS:
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits:  Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field and 1 year of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• 1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required:
• Performing inventory management and Clear-to-Build (CTB) risk assessments, predicting and mitigating supply and demand constraints, leading decision-making using MRP/ERP planning systems and build management tools.
• Conducting data modeling, statistical simulations, and what-if scenario analysis using advanced Excel (pivot tables, VBA, macros), Tableau, and internal tools to forecast constraints, optimize allocation strategies, and enable data-driven decision making.
• Leading new product launches from concept through production handoff, tracking deliverables and status using project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Preparing and presenting concise executive-level reports in PowerPoint or Keynote on…