Global Sourcing and Supply Manager
Core
Senior Semiconductor Supply Manager acting as Apple's on-the-ground presence at semiconductor foundry partners to manage supply chain initiatives for a specific commodity.
Role type
Senior IC supply chain manager (semiconductor foundry)
Builds
Semiconductor supply continuity and capacity for Apple products
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Foundry operations
Required skills
Semiconductor manufacturing operations, fab operations management, supply chain planning, supplier relationship management, cost structure analysis, capacity allocation, yield improvement, wafer flow optimization, equipment scheduling, lot prioritization, WIP flow optimization, geopolitical risk assessment, cross-cultural negotiation
Preferred skills
Advanced node knowledge, advanced packaging expertise, process integration background, strategic business initiative delivery, complex data interpretation, critical thinking
Technologies
Wafer flow systems, equipment sets, lot scheduling tools, yield management systems
Responsibilities
Plan capacity and prepare supply chain for new product ramps, manage supplier quality and delivery, establish deep partnerships with foundry leadership, drive operational levers for supply maximization, influence fab operational decisions, collect cost and capacity insights, provide on-the-ground context for internal decisions, deliver early warnings on supply risks, track wafer delivery against milestones, partner on yield improvements, coordinate with test and packaging partners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC