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Americas Logistics Readiness Program Manager

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Austin, Texas, United States

2d ago
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Job Description

Description

Description
The Americas Logistics Readiness Program Manager will drive and oversee new product introductions throughout the Americas region, with project scope focusing on the period between production ramp and product on-shelf. In this position, the candidate will liaise with their regional counterparts and project teams, as well as their Worldwide counterparts, and will stitch cross-functional requirements to align on a Plan of Record (POR) to support launch objectives. In the development of the POR, this person will learn the business processes of contributing teams across the Logistics organization, and will be expected to apply this knowledge to minimize risk and maximize success within their respective projects. Note that due to the nature of Apple New Product Introductions and the focus on “surprise and delight”, occasional weekend work is expected during peak periods.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Operations, Business, or related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred. Multilingual skills a plus.

Key Qualifications

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
  • Exhibit exceptional analytical and problem solving skills. Interacts efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced deadline driven work environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, where no communication leaves ambiguity for the recipient.
  • Excellent forward thinking capabilities. Must be able to see beyond the current state, identify risks/opportunities and drive project teams toward the desired program outcome - be “the stitcher” among a group of Logistics professionals operating in independent business units.
  • Demonstrate excellent leadership capabilities, and naturally be able to motivate a team of individual project contributors.
  • Supply chain experience and detailed knowledge from a tangible product consumer goods background.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of and have a passion for understanding business processes across all areas within a typical Logistics organization including: transportation and distribution center operations.
  • Highly tactical in execution with a strategic mindset, approaches problems and projects flexibly with a focus on long-term, sustainable solutions.
  • Highly adept at managing high volumes of information, determining what is applicable to the project/program, and knowing exactly when to drive change within the project team.
  • Demonstrated background in continuous improvement and application in a program/project oriented role.
  • 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.

Education & Experience

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements

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