Operations Program Specialist, iPad
Cupertino, California, United States
Operations and Supply Chain
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The New Product Introduction Operations Program Specialist (NPI OPS) plays a key role in launching Apple’s new products on time with superior product quality and maximum customer availability.
We support the fast-paced development and launch of Apple’s products. You will be a key facilitator who defines and drives material to enable manufacturing line bring-up and collaborate with engineering to define final bill of materials. Overall mission is a successful product launch with all lines brought up on schedule and within budget.
Description
- Lead Apple & Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operations teams in executing early operations builds & line bring-up material strategy.
- Track readiness/risks: work with procurement teams and engineering teams on material down- selections, technical and production risks.
- Lead communications, resolve issues and clearly communicate current status.
- Influence product cost and product margin through material usage optimization projects.
- Communicate system requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness with cross- functional teams.
- NPI owner in ordering, tracking and actualizing material to support development builds &
product ramp; drive material delivery through Apple Procurement and direct with suppliers to
ensure on-time delivery.
- Cross-functional owner for tracking & BOM readiness
- Create purchase orders, maintain invoice tracking and goods receipts
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement or Buyer roles.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Supply Chain/Operations, Science or Engineering
- Ability to travel internationally up to 15%
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to consolidate detailed and extensive cross-functional data into concise executive briefings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to articulate complex scenarios in simple terms to OEM and working level teams as well as executives
- Excel, Database, & Statistical Software (SPSS, SAS, SQL etc.) experience a plus
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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