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Product Localization Manager

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Singaporefull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Role within the Product & Launch Readiness (PLR) team to lead operational execution for localizing Apple hardware products across Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and broader Asia-Pacific. Focus on end-to-end product localization and regulatory compliance, translating technical, legal, and environmental requirements into actionable product strategies, BOM architectures, and launch plans.

Responsibilities

  • NPI & Launch Execution • Localization Strategy & BOM Architecture: Partner with Worldwide (WW) and regional cross-functional partners to define in-market localization requirements for every NPI. Drive flawless execution through accurate, timely BOM creation, cut-ins, and roll-ins.
  • Component Readiness & Verification: Conduct and oversee First Article Inspections (FAIs) for localized hardware components, packaging, and artwork to ensure 100% compliance prior to market release.
  • Regulatory Markings & Artwork Integration: Collaborate with global packaging and hardware design teams to implement regional regulatory markings, country-specific labels, and compliance artwork across all SKUs.
  • Regulatory Alignment & Risk Mitigation • Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as the operational nexus connecting Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Compliance, Product Safety, Trade Compliance, and Government Affairs to proactively anticipate and resolve in-country regulatory hurdles.
  • • Scalable Solution Design: Architect localization solutions that balance compliance rigor with operational feasibility, cost efficiency, and supply chain scalability.
  • • Proactive Risk Intelligence & Management: Identify schedule, supply, and regulatory risks early; leverage intelligent monitoring and structured risk-assessment models to evaluate potential impacts and establish decisive mitigation roadmaps.
  • Strategic Influence & Continuous Improvement • Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the regional authority on target country regulations and product specifications, connecting compliance decisions directly to time-to-market and commercial impact.
  • • Process Modernization & Workflow Automation: Challenge the status quo by leveraging modern digital tools, data-driven automation, and intelligent workflows to streamline BOM validation, reduce manual operational overhead, and accelerate time-to-market.
  • • Continuous System & Process Evolution: Drive ongoing business process improvements across regional launch readiness workflows, ensuring operational models remain simple, robust, scalable, and cost-effective as the Pacific region expands.

Qualifications

  • Matrix Leadership: Proven ability to navigate, influence, and lead cross-functional initiatives in a complex, fast-paced global matrix organization without direct authority.
  • Analytical Problem Solving: Exceptional structured thinking and project management acumen; skilled at synthesizing ambiguous, incomplete regulatory and operational data into clear business cases and decisive action plans.
  • Execution & Detail Focus: High operational agility with a "hands-on" orientation; demonstrated meticulousness in managing detailed technical data (BOMs, regulatory texts, component specs).
  • Communication & Stakeholder Management: Superior verbal and written executive communication skills, with an ability to clearly articulate complex regulatory and operational impacts to cross-functional partners.
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive drive to challenge established workflows and build more resilient, scalable operational processes.
  • Professional Experience: 8–10+ years of progressive professional experience across international supply chain operations, technical program management, or product lifecycle management (experience in the Pacific/APAC region strongly preferred).
  • Domain Breadth: Demonstrated expertise across multiple supply chain disciplines— including New Product Introduction (NPI), order-to-fulfillment, demand/supply planning, logistics, manufacturing, and regulatory certification.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required; MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business is a plus.

Skills

Required:Matrix leadershipAnalytical problem solvingExecution and detail focusCommunication and stakeholder management
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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