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Summary

Posted: Nov 13, 2024

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200578801

We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continuously reimagining our products and practices to help people do what they love in new ways. That innovation is inspired by a shared commitment to great work and to each other. Learning from our people here means we're learning from the best! The RDM team create and care for Apple Stores that look, feel, and function as beautifully as our products. We do this by obsessing over the employee and customer experience, and driving a global strategy that sets the bar. Apple’s Retail Logistics team is a highly motivated, fast-paced, dynamic organization that is responsible for logistics operations in the Americas region and worldwide. The team operates in a highly cross-functional environment with both internal and external partners to help bring Apple Stores and Apple Products to life. The team is looking for a logistics professional with proven experience in project management to support the construction, preservation and operations of Apple Stores worldwide that meet key financial, service and schedule targets while following compliance guidelines.

Description

The Retail Logistics manager will work cross-functionally with Visual Merchandising, Marcom, Development, Facilities, and other teams throughout Apple to manage logistics operations for store development and new product introductions. The position requires collaboration, attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit toward flawless execution. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develop, influence and execute project logistics plans for store builds and fleet-wide rollouts - Forecast, analyze and meet cost, schedule & compliance requirements - Carrier performance in planning & execution of project deliverables - Freight cost management, audit, benchmarking and rate negotiations

• BS/BA degree
• 8-10 years logistics industry experience
• Excellent communication, organizational, cross functional/collaborative, and analytical skills
• Strong Project Management experience required
• Must be able to travel, and support teams in multiple time-zones
• Technical competence:
• Multi-modal, domestic/international/local transportation
• Understanding of incoterms, HTS, DG, export/import requirements and Warehouse operations
• Manage global logistic roll outs to meet project schedule and cost targets
• Publish, maintain and enforce the vendor route guide
• Inspect and audit project sites and warehouses for readiness and compliance to Apple requirements
• Freight cost audit and payment

Preferred Qualifications

• • Develop operational plans to support pilots and project roll outs from select stores to entire 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.
• 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

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 $133,900 and $201,300, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.