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.