CapEx Global Supply Manager (GSM) - Mechanical Enclosures

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Apple GSMs own the commercial relationship with our enclosure manufacturing partners and are responsible for cost negotiations, continuity of supply, risk management, driving operational and cost efficiencies through process or design change, as well overall project execution.

GSMs sit at the intersection of Apple's business activities and engineering communities, and effectively balance the needs of both groups to ensure successful product launches. Enclosure components (such as the housing) define the look, feel and expression of Apple’s globally recognized industrial and product design.

GSMs work in concert with operations, supply quality, and supply base engineers as well as Apple’s Product Design and Industrial Design teams. Together, these teams execute and scale both new and existing manufacturing processes, materials, technologies, finishes and form factors.

An Apple Enclosure CapEx GSMs sit at a unique intersection of manufacturing, engineering and finance/procurement – allowing individuals broad insight into the launch of Apple’s world class products.

The team plays a critical role in finding ways to optimize the manufacturing process by identifying and implementing better ways of designing, managing, and purchasing the Equipment and Tooling & Fixtures used in manufacturing Enclosure parts. Enclosure components (such as the housing, cover glass & buttons) define the look, feel and expression of Apple’s globally recognized industrial and product design.

CapEx GSMs work with cross-functional teams to best utilize Apple’s assets and minimize overall CapEx spend in enabling Apple products. A CapEx team member has the ability to impact Apple’s bottom line.

The role includes the following activities:

• Understand the technical aspects of Equipment and Tooling & Fixtures
• Identify and drive reuse and cost-optimization opportunities
• Data analysis to identify and parse process-related opportunities
• Run ROI analysis
• Create and manage a CapEx budget
• Drive standardization in asset naming convention across suppliers and internal teams
• Build relationships, drive cross-functional teams on consensus of opportunities
• Organize projects including schedules, teams, and motivation. Be able to think multiple steps ahead to mitigate project risks
• Clear and concise communication of Budget status to management team
• Manage Equipment and Tooling & Fixture forecasting and kickoff process
• Travel internationally to support systems & tools adoption, and early project engagement

5+ years of experience in supply chain development, sourcing management, or strong mechanical engineering background in product development

Hands-on experience in any of the following: mechanical engineering, mechanical development, manufacturing practices/techniques involving CNC Machined parts, sheet metal, enclosures, casings, jigs, tooling, fixtures, injection molding, vacuum forming, plastic parts, ceramics, etc.

BS Engineering, supply chain or equivalent. MBA a plus.

Ability to toggle between strategic and tactical, detail-oriented thinking

Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills

Ability to influence across multiple functional teams

Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments

Experience in a manufacturing environment and/or Equipment and Automation design is preferred

Ability to should-cost large capital Equipment and Tooling & Fixtures

TCO (total cost of ownership) and financial fluency

Global supply chain experience

Experience with strategic sourcing, new vendor identification and market analysis

Experience managing senior supplier relationships on an ongoing basis

Supply chain risk mitigation: ability to independently identify and mitigate risks

Experience in equipment technical sales is a plus

Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and project management skills