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Apple

Americas Logistics- Regional Supplier Manager

Austin, TXPosted 20 days ago

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Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don't just build products, they build the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the community of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it! The Americas Logistics team is seeking a Regional Supplier Manager to elevate supply chain performance and manage third-party providers across our logistics operations. You will pair business acumen with strong communication and analytical skills to turn complex network designs into valuable, scalable insights.

Description

You will partner with third-party providers to drive tactical and strategic initiatives that enables key insights and allows for informed decision-making. You will transform datasets into business insights with creativity, collaboration, and strategic focus.

You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand their requirements, apply analytics to uncover insights, and provide recommendations to solve network challenges on behalf of our customers. You will communicate findings in relatable terms to leadership, highlighting business impact and guiding strategic decisions, and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.","responsibilities":"Become an authority on logistics KPIs and complexity to optimize operations.

Daily management and influence decision making of third-party providers.

Use AI-assisted tools such as LLMs and GenAI assistants to speed up routine analysis, summarize findings, and surface insights.

Follow adherence to strict Standard Operating Procedures within the logistics network.

Provide key inputs to alignment discussions and planning, such as weekly and quarterly operations reviews with Logistics, Planning, and external partners.

Aggregate logistics insights across the Americas to influence decisions that optimize cost, speed, and losses.

Lead process and system improvements backed by data analysis.

Build measurement frameworks that drive corrective action and improve the customer and operational experience.

Provide Stakeholder management updates on performance, projects, and weekly statuses of transportation network health

Lead or participate in cross-functional projects from concept to implementation and to resolve business or systems issues.

Cross-functional partnerships with internal and external stakeholders on peak events such as New Product Introductions.

Partner with global teams in different time-zones to support tactical and strategic initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or advanced degree.

Experience in managing Vendors and/or Operations in consumer electronics or technology forward fields.

Core functional skills in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Supply/Demand Planning.

Proven data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to influence peers and gain acceptance of others in sensitive situations.

Demonstrated collaboration, leadership, and influencing skills, with comfort operating in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment; process improvement experience such as Six Sigma or LEAN is a plus.

Experience with SAP and/or Warehouse/Transportation management systems.

Proven track record of handling competing priorities and remaining flexible to changing operational dynamics.

Aptitude to synthesize quantitative and qualitative signals, rapidly understand complex business processes, and think strategically to execute operational strategies that produce measurable results.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

5 or more years of experience in Transportation, Supply Chain, or Operations.

Proficient in analyzing large, complex datasets from multiple sources.

Proven ability to tell compelling stories using data visualization tools such as ThoughtSpot, Tableau, or Power BI.

Strong curiosity for understanding business needs and translating them into tangible outputs, with a foundational understanding of AI/ML concepts to help guide the development of innovative, technology-driven solutions.

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Industry: Technology: Manufacturing

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