Apple – Materials Program Manager 职位分析和面试指导

职位描述：

Summary：
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.

Description：
As a Materials Program Manager, you will play a crucial role in handling materials that have critical impact on the organization. Responsibilities will encompass materials planning (Clear to build), Allocation, Executive reporting, Excess & Obsolete (E&O) analysis and projections, New Product Material readiness, logistics readiness from Suppliers to Contract Manufacturer’s. Develop the strategic direction, goals, objectives and key measurement systems to ensure the business goals are met.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
1, CLEAR TO BUILD – Handle the CTB process, ensure the process is working smoothly and we have clear visibility on materials over a 26-week horizon. Partner with the CM’s and the GSSMs (Global Supply and Sourcing Management) on all identified material issues (including sub-tier supply chain) until issues are closed/resolved.

2, ALLOCATIONS – Play a meaningful role in the allocation of components that are in tight supply.

– Provide an aggregated view of supply versus demand as the baseline for program and site-allocation decisions.

– Collaborate with the SDMs (Supply Demand Management), OPMs (Operation Program Management) and GSSMs to make sure we allocate parts to contribute the best value. Communicate the allocation strategy with the significant parties.

3, EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT REPORTING – Build and maintain reports and summaries on a regular basis to support the business growth. Ensure reports are concise and on time to drive business decision making.

4, NEW PRODUCT MATERIALS READINESS – During New Product Introduction (NPI) phase, lead material readiness to ensure that we understand the supply base and related challenges – Identify critical engineering release breakthroughs; assess necessity for risk ramp and associated liabilities, to ensure material supply for product ramp is protected.

– Identify issues early in the NPI phase and monitor/drive these to resolution prior to ramp.

– Identify supply chain on modules and components to ensure that we understand any challenges associated with the new product.

5, EXCESS & OBSOLETE – Lead phase-out of obsolete parts and the transition to new production materials.

– Identify and mitigate E&O in advance to ensure we make the correct company decisions regarding build plan changes, cut-in vs. roll-in requirements, post ramp qualification opportunities, etc.

– Highlight parts with liability and propose solutions to management.

– Upon Engineering Change Notice (ECN) or End of Production (EOP) events, track & audit E&O claims, report to Finance for financial reserves, and ensure timely resolution and closure of such claims/reserves.

6, LOGISTICS – Ensure the smooth flow of materials necessary to meet the production schedules, inventory control requirements, and on-going production support.

职位要求：

Minimum Qualifications：
BS/BA or above, accumulate work experience in supply chain, project management, or digital transformation.

Preferred Qualifications：
Passion to work in fast-paced, evolving and result driven environment.
Proven record of excellent communication, problem solving and digital tools.
Learning agility to grow, contribute, and drive cross-functional excellence in a high-performance organization.
Capacity to analyze complex situations, formalize the innovative solution, and lead the executive communication as needed.
Familiar with the advance digital technologies – for example Python/VBA/SQL development and machine learning, etc., ability on both strategy and implementation to manage transformation.

Education & Experience：
BS/BA +3 to 10 years Materials/Production/Planning experience or MBA +2 years experience.

招聘部门：

Apple Operations and Supply Chain

工作地点：

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

面试建议：

Apple的材料项目经理职位是一个高度专业化的角色，要求应聘者在供应链管理和材料规划方面有深厚的经验。这个职位的独特之处在于它不仅要求传统的供应链管理技能，还需要在新产品引入阶段进行材料准备和风险控制。此外，数字技术的应用也是一个关键点，尤其是Python/VBA/SQL和机器学习的知识。 在准备面试时，你需要重点展示你在供应链管理中的实际操作经验，尤其是在CTB流程、组件分配和E&O分析方面的能力。同时，准备好讨论你在新产品引入阶段如何确保材料准备和风险控制的案例。数字技术方面的能力也是面试官会重点考察的，尤其是你如何利用这些技术优化供应链管理。最后，Apple非常注重沟通和问题解决能力，因此在面试中要展示你在这方面的优势。