Apple

Global Supply Manager (GSM) - Mechanical Enclosures

Apple$100K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in supply chain development, sourcing management, or mechanical engineering in product development
  • Hands-on experience with manufacturing techniques including CNC machining, injection molding, and tooling
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Industrial Engineering (BSIE); MBA is a plus
  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills
  • Proven ability to influence and communicate across various teams
  • Adaptability to fast-paced, changing environments

Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with enclosure manufacturing partners to ensure supply continuity
  • Negotiate costs and commercial deals with manufacturing partners
  • Drive operational efficiencies through process improvements and design changes
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to scale manufacturing processes
  • Identify and assess new manufacturing partners
  • Support project execution aligned with product goals
  • Provide insights and data to senior management for decision-making

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on globally recognized products
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Travel opportunities to international locations
  • Professional growth in a fast-paced tech environment
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes
Full Job Description
Apple GSMs own the commercial relationship with our enclosure manufacturing partners and are responsible for cost negotiations, continuity of supply, risk management, driving operational and cost efficiencies through process or design change, 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. Successful GSMs thrive in a rapidly changing environment and constantly drive excellence across their own responsibilities as well as that of team members and partners. They frequently leverage strategic internal relationships to effectively collaborate with engineering, operations and other Apple teams. You are able make smart decisions with the information available, think and stay focused under pressure, and communicate concisely and effectively with senior management as well as peers. GSMs identify and scale new and existing manufacturing partners as well as executing creative and strategic commercial deals to achieve goals around cost, supply, and quality. 3+ years of experience in supply chain development, sourcing management, or strong mechanical engineering background in product development 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. BSME or BSIE, or equivalent. MBA a plus. Top-notch analytical/negotiation skills Ability to toggle between strategic and detail orientated thinking Tenacious problem solving & issue resolution skills Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills Ability to influence across multiple functional teams Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments Excellent communicators, capable of working in multinational environments, driven and motivated by accomplishing extraordinary objectives Ability to travel Internationally 25%

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Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
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Revenue
$294.1 billion
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