Manager, Retail GRS Logistics

Apple Retail Logistics is looking for a logistics professional with proven experience in project management, focused on developing and providing logistics solutions for fleet wide projects that require logistics support and special delivery services at the store level. Supporting time sensitive events in highly confidential situations working with small teams to bring big events to reality for stores worldwide!

Key Qualifications

• 10 years logistics industry experience

• Multi-modal, domestic/international/local transportation

• Warehouse operations

• Understanding of incoterms, HTS, DG, import/export requirements

• Deep understanding of transportation chains

• Knowledge of "white glove" delivery services

• Excellent communication, organizational, cross functional, collaborative, and analytical skills

• Strong project management experience required

Description

OPERATIONS: - Work cross-functionally to manage global logistic roll outs to meet project schedule and cost targets

• Publish, maintain, and enforce vendor route guides

• Conduct root cause and corrective action as needed

• Build project scope for both internal and external teams to implement by

COST CONTROL: - Freight cost audit and payment

• Conduct benchmarking activities

• Develop cost estimates, forecasts and RFPs for multiple bids

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT AND REENGINEERING:

• Develop operational plans to support pilots and project roll outs from a small group of stores to the entire global fleet

• Create project scope documents to be used in the Logistics bidding process

• Onboard new vendors for logistics

• Develop and enforce standards, guidelines and policies for packaging, documentation, communications, reporting, etc

METRICS/ANALYTICS/REPORTING:

• Develop and track key operational and financial metrics

• Conduct performance and cost analysis

• Perform periodic carrier reviews for past performance and future engagements

LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS/STRATEGY:

• Conduct RFP/RFQ activities to support projects and ongoing operations

• Select and manage carriers' performance to set goals and objectives

• Administer carrier contracts and rate agreements

• Review material vendor agreements for best practices in incoterms, logistics

• Develop and implement innovative solutions for special projects

SYSTEMS:

• Develop support systems to streamline logistics operations

INTERFACES: - Internal Apple: Merchandising, Marcom, Sourcing & Innovation, Development, Global Trade Compliance, Finance, Preservation, Marketing

• External: Carriers, customs brokers, material vendors

Education & Experience

• BS/BA degree

Additional Requirements

• Desktop applications (word processing, spreadsheets, data management, email, etc)

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,400.00 and $264,100.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.