Supply Chain Program Specialist for a globally leading consumer device company based in Sunnyvale, CA

A globally leading consumer device company based in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Supply Chain Program Specialist to join their team. The role will contribute to Supply Chain Residual Emissions Carbon Credits program and provide day-to-day programmatic support, with a focus on supplier engagement, education, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 2–3 years of corporate professional experience preferred, though years of experience are flexible based on capabilities.
• Strong communication, organization, and supplier engagement skills are considered core competencies.
• General understanding of decarbonization and carbon markets.
• Familiarity with carbon credits, including:
  • Carbon credit terminology (e.g., vintage).
  • Common project types.
  • Certification bodies.
  • How carbon credits are bought and sold.
• Candidates do not need deep expertise in carbon credit quality criteria, as Apple has a dedicated carbon markets team for that work.
• Ability to synthesize feedback and create educational resources based on supplier needs.

Preferred Backgrounds

• Carbon markets (trading, assessment, or standards organizations).
• Climate consulting.
• General sustainability roles with supplier-facing responsibilities.
• Industrial decarbonization experience.
• Familiarity with:
  • Super pollutants and high global warming potential (GWP) gas abatement.
  • Avoidance credits.
  • Forestry-related projects.
  • Carbon removal projects.
  • FSC certifications.
• Energy and utilities experience may provide useful context, but expertise focused specifically on energy and electricity markets is less relevant.
• Candidates should demonstrate professionalism when engaging with suppliers.
• The role is execution-focused rather than strategy-focused, centered on supplier communication, education, and operational support.