- Act as resident expert in an assigned commodity

- Collaborate with Worldwide Team to plan manufacturing capacity, prepare supply chain for new product ramps, lead timely actions to resolve supply issues and provide accurate risk assessments and supply projections

- Manage forecast and supply, ensure supply chain flexibility to minimize risks

- Manage and develop suppliers to maintain industry leading quality, delivery and cost

- Develop and maintain professional and productive business partnership with suppliers

- Work with Apple cross-functional teams and supply chain to achieve business goals and objectives

- Spot improvement opportunities in supply chain and work to execute key initiatives and strategies

- Participate in supplier evaluation and selection

Minimum Qualifications
BS/BA degree; MBA is a plus but not required

English, Mandarin fluency. Other language fluency a plus but not required

Operations/supply chain management or commodity management experience is a plus

Preferred Qualifications
Quick learner

Demonstrated ability to drive and deliver strategic business initiatives

Outstanding analytical capabilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work cross functionally in a dynamic environment - individually and as a member of a team

Ability to handle different and competing priorities

High level of personal and professional integrity

Strong work ethic with a high degree of flexibility

Familiar with Python/Tableau, data analysis etc. is a plus

Travel: Frequent travel might be required during some parts of the year, depending on the commodities