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Materials Program Manager

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Cupertino, CA, Austin, TX$133.5k - $246.2kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Strategic supply chain role focused on materials readiness, availability, and visibility. Manages CTB processes with suppliers and OEMs, collaborates with Contract Manufacturers and internal teams to optimize material planning, allocation, and liability mitigation to support production and revenue projections.

Responsibilities

  • Clear-to-Build (CTB) Management: provide visibility to materials supply, highlighting projected coverage and constraints.
  • Partner with CM to develop models detailing supply chain and materials flow to project availability in support of supply/demand goals.
  • Create allocation strategies for constrained materials by developing models across factories, programs, and lines of business; provide allocation direction to Global Supply Managers and Apple Suppliers.
  • Challenge and influence Demand Planning and Strategic Sourcing teams to improve allocation and maximize revenue.
  • Identify E & O and other material risk, recommend critical course of action to leadership, and own mitigation efforts.
  • Develop strategic roadmap for phase-out of obsolete parts and new product materials.
  • Prepare and communicate critical Materials updates at weekly Sustaining Executive Program reviews; maintain executive reports and summaries with timely data.
  • Ensure logistical flow of materials to meet production schedules, inventory control requirements, and ongoing material line support.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related analytical field.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in supply chain operations, materials management, procurement, or manufacturing planning.
  • Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in spreadsheet modeling (Excel/Numbers) for supply/demand matching, forecasting, and risk assessment.

Skills

Required:CTB managementMaterial allocation modelingForecasting and risk assessmentExcel/Numbers advanced modelingCommunicationStakeholder collaboration
Nice to have:International experience / languages

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • educational expense reimbursement
  • discretionary bonuses or commissions possible
  • relocation assistance may be available
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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