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Apple Logistics Program Manager 
India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 
62060110

01.06.2024
Description
- Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess supplier’s key performance indices and implement operational improvements.- Work towards operational quality across the supply-chain in achieving timely shipment execution at origin and maintaining product confidentiality, (zero loss, zero disclosure) for all NPI shipments.- Engage and provide sound mentorship and support on new suppliers on-boarding (OEMs & freight forwarders)- Work with freight forwarders on cost savings and carbon footprint reduction initiatives through process and packaging improvements.- Periodically conduct impromptu freight forwarder’s warehouse security audits in the aim to ensure compliance to Apple’s HSR & FSR requirements.- Conduct monthly meetings with OEMs and freight forwarders in working towards continuous operational and process improvements.- Develop and optimize logistics networking in achieving the shortest delivery cycle-time time for inbound material movements.- Able to travel as the need arises on short notices to international or domestic cities to support Logistics overall requirements.
Key Qualifications
  • 8+ years of logistics experience and with sound knowledge of customs regulations, international air, ocean and road inbound and outbound freight.
  • Preference would include a wider knowledge on the different types of freight management i.e. bulk, parcel, rail, ocean, domestic & cross-border transportation and DC/Hub operation would be an added advantage.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate well with the team.
  • Ability to generate creative ideas and excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Well versed with supply-chain and good logistics networking, relationship with key and reputable contributors in the freight industry.
  • High-energy, positive demeanor and ability to handle change in a fast-paced logistics environment
  • Team player with a keen-to-learn attitude
  • Capable of working individually or as part of a multi-task functional team; to cut through ambiguity; to decide and act without having the total picture and comfortably handling risk and uncertainty.
Education & Experience
Bachelors / Masters degree from a reputed school. Strong Operations Research, Industrial Engineering background, EDI connectivity project experience is preferred.