Americas Logistics Readiness Program Manager
Apple
- Austin, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 5-7 years direct Logistics and/or Operations experience in a Project/Program management role preferred.
- 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.
- Must demonstrate excellent leadership capabilities, and naturally be able to motivate a team of individual project contributors.
- Must have supply chain experience and detailed knowledge from a tangible product consumer goods background.
- Must 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.