SummaryPosted: Nov 6, 2024Weekly Hours: 38 Role Number:200577485Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. At Apple, inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work. 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 EMEIA 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.DescriptionDescriptionThe 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 negotiationsMinimum QualificationsMinimum QualificationsExtensive logistics industry experienceExcellent communication, organizational, cross functional/collaborative, and analytical skillsStrong Project Management experience requiredMust be able to travel, and support teams in multiple time-zonesTechnical competence:
- Multi-modal, domestic/international/local transportation
- Warehouse operations
- Understanding of incoterms, HTS, DG, export/import requirementsManage global logistic roll outs to meet project schedule and cost targetsPublish, maintain and enforce the vendor route guideInspect and audit project sites and warehouses for readiness and compliance to Apple requirementsFreight cost audit and paymentKey QualificationsKey QualificationsPreferred QualificationsPreferred QualificationsExperience developing operational plans to support pilots and project roll outs from select stores to entire fleetCreate project scope documents to be used in the Logistics bidding processOnboard new vendors for logisticsDevelop and enforce standards, guidelines and policies for packaging, documentation, communications, reporting, etc.Conduct RFP/RFQ activities to support projects and ongoing operationsSelect and manage carriers’ performance to set goals and objectivesAdminister carrier contracts and rate agreementsReview material vendor agreements for best practices in incoterms, logisticsDevelop and implement innovative solutions for special projectsBS/BA degree in supply chain, logistics, or equivalent relevant professional experience.Education & ExperienceEducation & ExperienceAdditional RequirementsAdditional RequirementsMore