Supply Chain Development - Project And Operations Manager

Summary

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Project Managers & Operations (PMO) on the Real Estate & Development Team (RE&D) manage the detailed project plans for Supplier Development of new and improved integrated systems for Apple’s fleet of retail stores spanning fixtures, lighting, technology infrastructure, merchandizing displays, and architectural cladding. The role is responsible for the supplier development aspect of the project initiative timelines, managing initiative budgets, scheduling, and leading meetings, forecasting initiatives, supervising timelines, managing status trackers, and presenting to Senior Leadership.
The position requires an interest in bill of materials development, pricing, manufacturing processes, and risk mitigation. The team drives centralized onboarding for all new suppliers assigned OFI scope for RE&D.

Key Qualifications

10-15 years of experience in supply chain development, strategic sourcing, or procurement.
Strong analytical/negotiation skills.
Ability to toggle between strategic and detail orientated thinking.
Tenacious problem solving & issue resolution skills.
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments.
Excellent communicator, capable of working in multinational environments, driven and motivated by accomplishing extraordinary objectives.
Hands-on experience in any of the following: product development, building construction systems, fixture/furniture systems, design, manufacturing practices/techniques, vendor management, or supply chain development.
Must be a self-starter who is comfortable working independently.
Must have experience working well with and ability to influence cross functional teams.
Possess strong business acumen and experience managing strategic supply chains, cost models, and complex procurements.
Have a background in handling detailed negotiations.
Procurement experience specifically with construction materials is a plus.

Description

Successful SCD-PMOs 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 design, development and other Apple teams. You can 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. SCD-PMOs scale new and existing manufacturing partners as well as executing creative and strategic commercial deals to achieve goals around cost, supply, and quality.

Project Management:
•Work with a cross functional team to validate the overall project initiative timeline of inbound work.
•Manage the project initiative work to timely completion of each programmatic gate.
•Track project initiative status and report progress to cross functional partners.
•Track project initiative prototyping date requirements and work with vendors to fabricate, deliver, and install on schedule.
•Manage proposals and change orders for supplier counter-sourcing project initiatives.
•Facilitate and lead project initiative meetings for the Supply Chain Development team with internal and external stakeholders including the vendor supplier manufacturing partners.
•Develop new methodologies and processes to improve team productivity in key project management tasks.

Process Development:
•Partner with Supply Chain Development Managers to collaborate across the Apple organization to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify potential supply issues that can affect RE&D roadmaps.
•Partner with Sourcing Program Managers to evolve management processes that streamline initiative implementation from Innovation and Visual Merchandizing into Retail Store project piloting and handoffs.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $131,300 and $197,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Role Number: 200492323