Retail Logistics Manager

$133,900 - $201,300/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cupertino, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Retail Logistics Manager at Apple is responsible for overseeing logistics operations related to store development and new product introductions. This role requires collaboration across various teams to ensure that Apple Stores are constructed and operated efficiently, meeting financial, service, and compliance targets. The position emphasizes project management, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, influence and execute project logistics plans for store builds and fleet-wide rollouts
• Forecast, analyze and meet cost, schedule & compliance requirements
• Manage carrier performance in planning & execution of project deliverables
• Oversee freight cost management, audit, benchmarking and rate negotiations
• Inspect and audit project sites and warehouses for readiness and compliance to Apple requirements
• Publish, maintain and enforce the vendor route guide
• Manage global logistic rollouts to meet project schedule and cost targets

Requirements

• BS/BA degree
• 8-10 years logistics industry experience
• Excellent communication, organizational, cross functional/collaborative, and analytical skills
• Strong Project Management experience required
• Technical competence in multi-modal, domestic/international/local transportation
• Understanding of incoterms, HTS, DG, export/import requirements and warehouse operations

Nice-to-haves

• Develop operational plans to support pilots and project rollouts from select stores to entire fleet
• Create project scope documents for the Logistics bidding process
• Onboard new vendors for logistics
• Conduct RFP/RFQ activities to support projects and ongoing operations
• Select and manage carriers' performance to set goals and objectives
• Review material vendor agreements for best practices in incoterms, logistics

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance