Haotian Howard W.

Global Supply Manager @Apple

Cupertino, CA, US

Currently leading Substrate strategic sourcing and operations management for all Apple Silicon • Previously working in Battery sourcing team, responsible for 5 Apple custom Battery’s NPI covering iPhone and iPads• Led the long-term capacity planning and bring up of the 1st generation of Apple custom Battery Power Management Silicon’s testing and firmware uploading solution• Leading vendor resource, supply and commercial negotiation, competitive benchmarking, commodity landscape analysis, creation of should cost model, as well as new supplier development • Developing and executing NPI and sustaining products sourcing strategies with optimum balance between cost and innovation that meet Apple’s performance criteria and quality requirement while securing long-term supply continuity • Recommending product roadmap/innovations based on strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, chemical properties, reaction mechanism, mechanical design, material characterization and deep understanding of industry trends • Identifying and using industry and customer/vendor dynamic to negotiate optimal terms for cost and supply with suppliers• Collaborating with an international, cross-functional team to ensure business objectives are met; rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify/mitigate supply issue that can affect product strategy• Extensive knowledge in Supplier development and supply agreements, Statement of work, IP licensing terms and conditions