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Materials Program Manager

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Shanghaifull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Strategic driver of Apple's supply chain operations, owning the material strategy for a product line and making critical decisions across supply planning, allocation, financial risk, and executive communication.

Responsibilities

  • Supply Intelligence & Clear-to-Build (CTB): Own and drive CTB strategy, provide visible material status, lead contract manufacturers and cross-functional teams to resolve material constraints across multi-tier supply chains.
  • Strategic Allocation & Optimization: Lead allocation of constrained components across line of business, drive trade-offs to maximize value, and develop/implement advanced optimization models for actionable supply planning insights.
  • Executive Communication: Translate complex material scenarios into concise executive summaries and deliver high-impact communications to senior management.
  • Supply Chain Network: Architect and optimize the supply chain and material network to meet product schedules; develop models to enhance network and lead time, ensuring resilience and efficiency.
  • New Product Material Readiness: Orchestrate end-to-end material readiness for New Product Introductions (NPI); mitigate supply chain risks and own resolution of NPI material issues from identification to closure.
  • Lifecycle & Transition Management: Own material strategy for product transitions and End-of-Life (EOL); minimize Excess & Obsolete (E&O) liability and oversee the claims process for timely financial closure.

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree or higher in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, or related quantitative field.
  • Proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
  • Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Strong curiosity and drive to optimize end-to-end supply chain.
  • Learning agility and track record of cross-functional excellence.
  • Demonstrated ability to deconstruct complex situations, architect innovative solutions, and communicate to executives.
  • Experience leveraging AI/ML concepts and data tools to contribute to data-driven business transformations.
  • Experience translating business needs into effective process solutions and collaborating on system and tool design.

Skills

Required:Strategic planningMaterials managementData analysisCross-functional leadership
Nice to have:AI/ML for business transformation

Benefits

  • Commitment to inclusion and diversity; reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
  • Accessibility initiatives and workplace tools to support belonging.
Last updated Sep 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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