Regional Supplier Manager - Inbound Logistics

Apple, Inc.

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Apple, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Consumer Electronics, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Sets, Delivery Management, Diversity, Establish Priorities, Event Management, High Tech Industry, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics, Logistics Management, Mail Processing, Marine Cargo, Network Support, Performance Metrics, Post-Sales, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product/Service Launch, Reporting Dashboards, Root Cause Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Statement of Work (SOW), Strategic Planning, Tableau, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
Today
Regional Supplier Manager - Inbound Logistics

Imagine what you could do here! AMR Logistics Operations is a fast moving and dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes for success. Regional Supply Managers oversee service providers for logistics operations related to inbound/outbound transportation, distribution, and/or post sales returns. Individuals must be customer focused, process-minded, and passionate for excellence. The candidate must be able to work towards achieving targets while demonstrating personal initiative with a focus on driving superior customer service and process efficiency. Additionally, candidates must have laser focus on supporting the key tactical and strategic initiatives including: Customer Delight, Process Excellence (Precision), Cost Leadership and Continuous Improvement. This role requires superior business acumen, strong service provider leadership, and innovative process improvement skills. In addition, possess influencing and leadership skills that inspire and facilitate an energetic environment that will deliver excellence. We hope you will consider joining our team!

Development and execution of appropriate SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) in Americas transportation network in support of the various AMR business segments - Responsible for managing supplier SOW (Statement of Work) requirements and ensuring performance goals and key performance indicators are met. - Working and planning with supplier base on key events such as Peak season and New Product Introductions. - Development and execution of transportation strategy in support of Americas Logistics region - Tactical management of critical delivery events to ensure cost optimal, on time delivery service. - Working with cross functional teams within the Americas Operations team to introduce, develop and implement new transportation programs while also providing key business management reporting on the Americas transportation network performance. - Management of weekly and monthly supplier related meetings including setting priorities and key actions. - Partnering with Finance team on identifying and implementing quantifiable cost savings.

Minimum Qualifications
  • BS Required with 5 years minimum experience in transportation/logistics industry
Preferred Qualifications
  • Should be systems literate such as TMS and/or sea freight management software, track and trace tools, as well as possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Formal continuous improvement background (Six Sigma or LEAN) with a focus on root cause analysis is highly desired.
  • Experience in a fast moving industry (high tech, consumer electronics) is preferred.
  • Ability to work in dynamic, cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment while demonstrating strong work ethic and a high degree of flexibility
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, where no communication leaves ambiguity for the recipient.
  • Proficiency with data analytics and proven ability to analyze complex data sets and use insights to tell a clear and concise story to influence decision making.
  • Ability to innovate inefficient processes by developing home grown tools (e.g. Tableau dashboards) that enable partners to focus on strategic initiatives.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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 At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple's workplace Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

About the Company

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Apple, Inc.

We bring amazing people together to make amazing things happen.

We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.

About Apple

There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
https://www.apple.com/jobs