Vendor / Project Manager - Logistics

Summary Posted: Aug 1, 2024 Weekly Hours: 39 Role Number: 200560596 Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined — and now can’t imagine living without. If you’re excited by the idea of making a real impact ,and joining a team where we pride ourselves in being one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world, a career with Apple might be your dream job... Just be prepared to dream big! Our team is looking for a Vendor / Project Manager to join the Logistics team to lead the relationship with our primary transport providers. As a key member of the Logistics team, you will co-ordinate across internal and external partners to fanatically ensure high quality outcomes for our business and customers while continuously improving carrier performance and capabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and challenge norms, cast a view from a new perspective and push the boundaries past what is possible. You will have the chance to manage transport providers to ensure they deliver an outstanding service. If you love improving the experience of customers and thrive in analysing data to lead change, then we'd love to hear from you! Description Description Managing the operational relationship with our industry-leading transport providers. Work closely with our internal partner teams to deliver outstanding customer delivery experiences across the EMEIA region Lead our management system for your providers and business route to markets Provide our internal customers and partners with the trust factor. Manage a large spend portfolio and leading cost saving programmes across your provider base with support from our team of management accountants Handle data integrity flows between Apple and your provider, identifying and implementing standard processes across the provider base. Leading change management initiatives / projects to ensure we are at the leading edge of network optimisation. Ability to optimally prioritize, multi-task with strict deadlines on multiple projects in a fast paced environment. Ensuring security provisions are in place to minimise loss impact to Apple and our customers Collaborating with the Procurement team to ensure the provider contracts are appropriate for Apples business needs. Facilitate communication across a project and alert broader team of changes to scope, timeline and resources. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Comfortable leading the performance of external third party logistics providers. Working knowledge of project management methodologies with ability to support the different phases of a project. Analytical problem solver who is data driven, with a can-do attitude and flexibility to accommodate evolving business needs. Strong communication skills and be able to articulate complex business and technical situations to a variety of audiences. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Experience of delivering excellent results in a sophisticated supply chain Education & Experience Education & Experience Additional Requirements Additional Requirements More