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Apple Regional Supplier Manager 
Singapore 
376970060

11.07.2024
Description
This regional role based in Singapore is responsible for the management and execution of bulk freight (Air/Ocean) in countries in Asia Pacific. Your responsibilities include import/export portion for finished goods and after sales products/components routed between Original Equipment Manufacturers predominantly in China and regional Distribution Centres and Resellers in the Asia Pacific region. You will lead day-to-day operations driving excellent supply chain performance through our logistics suppliers as part of a team of passionate logistics experts.Responsibilities include:- Drive 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) partners for operations excellence around on-time execution, losses and damage, track & trace, freight payment metrics.- Engage our freight forwarder resources to drive operations execution, shipment reporting, and timely resolution of shipment issues.- Support of new product launch processes including finished goods and service level components. Strong analytic skill set to identify trends that will improve overall cost management and lane capacity.- Continually review and develop logistics capabilities to ensure was are able to scale our supply chains to cover our continued growth.- Identify and drive service improvement initiatives.- Drive Green initiatives to reduce carbon footprint by optimising shipments and identifying alternative shipping methods.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent.
  • 3 to 5 years logistics industry experience.
  • Experience and knowledge on customs (export and import) within the Asia Pacific region.
  • Experienced in fast moving customer focused organisation, ideally with high tech / high value shipments.
  • Seasoned vendor management skills with consistent track record in developing and leading supplier performance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 6 to 8 years logistics industry experience.
  • Able to identify and drive developments and improvements to important metrics (on-time performance, cost, data quality, sustainability etc.), systems, reporting and operational processes.
  • Able to thrive in a matrix organisation with demonstrable collaborative approach.
  • Creative thinker with a practical approach to problem solving and process improvement.
  • Strong communication skills in English.
  • Takes initiative and challenge the status quo.
  • Demonstrate a positive and approachable demeanour.
  • Able to travel within APAC and internationally.