Apple

Program Manager (Solutions Architect), BPR Solutions

Apple$145K — $175K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; MS or MBA preferred.
  • 8-10 years of global supply chain management experience, ideally in high-tech, consumer electronics or retail.
  • Exceptional record in leading strategic programs and executing tactical projects.
  • Comprehensive understanding of demand, supply, and allocation planning processes.
  • Strong knowledge of AI/ML methods in supply chain planning and optimization tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and architecture of next-gen supply chain planning platforms.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning teams to implement transformational solutions.
  • Drive improvements in Apple's Supply Chain through process and technology.
  • Manage various activities across the organization with a focus on both detail and strategy.
  • Utilize analytics to enhance supply chain decision-making and workflows.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on transformational projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative work culture emphasizing innovation and strategic thinking.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI and ML technologies in supply chain processes.
  • Leadership development opportunities with direct impact on team performance.
Full Job Description
The IS&T Ops Engineering team is looking for an extraordinary senior solution architect to help lead the design and architecture of our next-gen supply chain planning platforms across Apple.

Description

The IS&T Ops engineering team is looking for an experienced supply chain professional to partner with our Supply Chain Planning teams to drive transformation through process, data and technology solutions. This individual will have the opportunity to work on transformational efforts to improve Apple's Supply Chain. The ideal candidate will have deep solution and project experience and be self-directed, motivated, and comfortable working in an extremely fast-paced environment. Experience in Demand forecasting, Supply & demand planning, and associated technology is preferred. Flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success. This individual should also have strong analytical, project management and leadership skills to handle a variety of activities and complexities spanning the organization. You are willing to work at both a very detailed and strategic level.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, MS (in relevant fields like Industrial Engineering, Operations Research etc.) or MBA is desired.

8-10 years of global supply chain management experience, preferably in high-tech, consumer electronics or retail industries

Proven track record of leading strategic programs, combined with the ability to execute at tactical project-level activities and tasks

Broad exposure to supply chain management processes, including demand planning, supply planning, allocation planning, execution as well as collaborative planning processes with upstream and downstream supply chain partners

Strong functional knowledge of supply chain planning and optimization tools embedded with the latest AI/ML methods

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to conceptualize end to end planning solutions that enable planning and collaboration workflows, including capabilities such as embedded analytics and exceptions

Good understanding of Product Management processes for planning solutions, including defining strategic capability roadmaps, scope management, release management, and interfacing with technical teams across the development and warranty lifecycle

Hands on experience with AI tools for creating agents/skills etc to support design and solutions

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to adapt one's style based on the level of the audience

Excellent leadership skills that enhance project team effectiveness

Proven ability to lead teams with or without direct reports; natural leader and motivator, lead through influence

Produces work product of the highest quality with minimal review by supervisor

About Apple

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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154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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