Job Description

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. Apple is looking for candidates with experience in supply chain audit and program management in the technology sector. The candidate will also possess expertise in operations, procurement, and/or factory experience and a background in human resource management, health and safety management, and/or environmental issues. This individual will work with the Supplier Readiness & Development Manager as part of the team responsible for contributing to Apple's Environmental and Supply Chain Innovation (ESCI) program. This position is based in Bangalore, India.

Description

The ESCI Supplier Readiness & Development Program Manager is responsible for the overall strategy, execution, and monitoring suppliers' performance to meet Apple Supplier Code of Conduct & standards. This SRD PM's responsibilities also include cross-functional engagement initiatives, risk mitigation, stakeholder training, and crisis management. SUPPLIER AUDITS & CAPABILITY BUILDING - Conduct SR Audits of Apple's suppliers and sub-tier suppliers to ensure compliance with Apple Suppliers Code of Conduct and other required international and local labor, social, health & safety, environmental regulations and/or standards - Manage overall audit activities, including overseeing on-site audits, third-party auditor management, corrective action process, verification audits, and related supplier communication - Work with Apple SR Supplier Development Manager to escalate and resolve any non-compliance issues resulting from SR audits - Develop suppliers' capabilities to establish a management system for continuous SR performance improvement - Develop tools to provide scalable support to suppliers' self learning, self monitoring and self improvement - Manage focused audit or investigations for crisis management or core violation remediation, in partnership with third party firms or internal cross functional teams

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a relevant field 6+ years of prior full-time relevant work experience in social responsibility audits, environmental management, and/or supplier responsibility, preferably with a large corporation and/or consulting firm Ability and willingness to travel

Preferred Qualifications

Strong Problem solving skills Skilled at multi-tasking, setting priorities and meeting deadlines The ability and desire to work independently in a fast-paced team environment and to function equally well as leader, team member, or facilitator Demonstrated success in project management Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of cross functional partners and an appreciation of diverse cultures and backgrounds Fluent in English and local language is required - both written and verbal Experience in supply chain management, operations management, new production/program introduction, social responsibility, and/or safety management Industrial Safety or Fire safety expertise, with Graduate/Diploma from Central & Regional Safety Institute Masters of Industrial Safety by an University approved by DISH (Directorate of Industrial Safety & Health Manufacturing factory experience, especially in electronics sector Strong ability with database and presentation applications





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