Vijay Shankar

About Vijay Shankar

Leading Apple\'s Global Supply Management Team in India, my mission revolves around enhancing strategic sourcing and fortifying supply chain resilience in India. My role hinges on driving the Greenfield bring-up for iPhone mechanical commodities, a testament to our commitment to operational excellence and local manufacturing empowerment.With expertise in managing cross-functional teams and leveraging real-time data for supply chain optimization, the collective efforts have streamlined supply chain operations. This dedication has been pivotal in establishing Apple\'s strategic foothold in the region, underscoring a deep-seated passion for innovation and industry 4.0 solutions.My key achievements include spearheading supply chain resiliency initiatives that increased worldwide production rates by 32% and managing an annual CAPEX/OPEX budget exceeding $1.1 billion. I am passionate about mentoring diverse teams and fostering a culture of high performance, which I believe is essential for achieving organizational goals.

Experience

1. Leader, Global Supply Management

   Apple

   Sep 2024 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

   In my current role at Apple, I lead the Global Supply Management team for the iPhone business, driving strategy and execution across operations and supply chain management. I oversee a team of 10 Global Supply Managers, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of contract manufacturing operations across India. My responsibilities include managing demand planning, capacity readiness, and ensuring successful new product launches by tracking key milestones and optimizing execution strategies. I collaborate with global stakeholders to drive program management and reduce cross-functional bottlenecks while preparing reports for the board of directors to aid in decision-making.Achievements: I spearheaded supply chain resiliency initiatives that resulted in a 32% increase inworldwide production rates. I managed an annual CAPEX/OPEX budget of over $1.1 billion, ensuringcost efficiency and alignment with Apple’s financial goals. Additionally, I improved contractmanufacturer performance, leading to a 24% increase in on-time delivery rates for key iPhone modelsand secured 26% additional manufacturing capacity for new product introductions.

Education

• Nanyang Technological University Singapore

  Master of Science (MS), Microelectronics

  2012 — 2014

• Perks School Coimbatore

  12th standard, Maths+Biology

  2006 — 2007

• Cathedral Composite PU College & High School

  Junior/Middle School Education

  1994 — 2004

• Anna University Chennai

  Bachelors Of Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation

  2007 — 2011

• Technical University of Munich

  Master of Science (MS), Microelectronics

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Sap Mm
• Sap Erp
• Renewable Energy
• Business Strategy
• Troubleshooting
• Citrix
• Wind Turbines
• Spotfire
• Ic Fabrication
• Manufacturing
• Preventive Maintenance Optimisation
• Scada
• Bda (Break Down Analysis)
• Rca
• Fmea
• Yield Management
• Predictive Maintenance
• Equipment Maintenance
• Oee
• Tpm
• Failure Analysis