What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager - Global Sourcing Solutions (Demand/Supply Planning) position at Apple?
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As a Product Manager, you will shape the future of Apple's global supply chain. This role sits at the intersection of supply chain strategy, process, and technology, looking across all lines of business. You will take ownership of one or many platforms products that automate demand/supply planning and where Apple and its Contract Manufacturers collaborate. In this role you'll serve as the primary interface between Solutions & Strategy, IS&T engineering teams and MPM teams, translating business needs into product requirements and driving execution end-to-end to bring your ideas to life. You will also leverage AI to pull disparate data together, prototype rapidly, and scale what works.
This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound business judgment, the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations for executive leadership, and a talent for building win-win relationships that drive alignment among cross-functional partners.
- Own and drive requirements through delivery for a multi-year ERP grade planning platform
- Act as the primary liaison with MPM business stakeholders -- gathering needs, aligning priorities, and communicating progress
- Define product roadmap, feature specs, and success metrics for your modules
- Coordinate with IS&T engineering team, and other cross-functional partners to deliver on time and at quality
- Identify process improvements and automation opportunities within demand and supply planning process/workflow
- Manage dependencies, risks, and tradeoffs; escalate thoughtfully when needed
- Contribute to broader Solutions & Strategy initiatives and be a positive addition to team culture
Minimum Qualifications:
BEng/BA/BS degree
7 years of experience in product management, program management, or a related strategic/analytical role (ideally within supply demand planning, operations, enterprise grade tools/systems).
Knowledge of full software development lifecycle (SDLC) spanning requirements, design, development, IT/QA testing, User testing/UAT, Go-live and post go-live support
Comfortable with ambiguity, handling competing priorities and structured problem-solving.
Fluency in Generative AI (GenAI), including applying AI/LLM-based solutions to business problems.
Outstanding ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Strong collaborator with the ability to rally alignment across geographically distributed stakeholders
Strong communicator with a knack for compelling presentations and meticulous eye for detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree a plus