Places Logistics Manager

Cupertino, California, United States Corporate Functions

In Places we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen, and we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a diverse and nimble group that manage and maintain Apple’s workplaces. We oversee and develop Apple’s global real estate portfolio, lead all related capital construction projects, provide outstanding facilities and site services, lead sustainability initiatives, including commute, energy and waste management, to reduce Apple’s environmental impact, and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all personnel and customers within our facilities around the world.

The Places Logistics team is a highly motivated, fast‑paced, dynamic organization that is responsible for logistics operations in the Americas region and worldwide. The team operates in a highly cross‑functional environment with both internal and external partners to help bring Apple Stores and Apple Products to life. The team is looking for a logistics professional with proven experience in project management to support the construction, preservation and operations of Apple Stores worldwide that meet key financial, service and schedule targets while following compliance guidelines.

The Places Logistics Manager will work cross‑functionally with Visual Merchandising, Marcom, Development, Facilities, and other teams throughout Apple to manage logistics operations for store development and new product introductions. The position requires collaboration, attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit toward flawless execution.

• Develop, influence and execute project logistics plans for store builds and fleet‑wide rollouts
• Forecast, analyze and meet cost, schedule & compliance requirements
• Carrier performance in planning & execution of project deliverables
• Freight cost management, audit, benchmarking and rate negotiations
• Manage global logistic roll outs to meet project schedule and cost targets
• Publish, maintain and enforce the vendor route guide
• Inspect and audit project sites and warehouses for readiness and compliance to Apple requirements
• Develop operational plans to support pilots and project roll outs from select stores to entire fleet
• Create project scope documents to be used in the Logistics bidding process
• Develop and enforce standards, guidelines and policies for packaging, documentation, communications, reporting, etc.
• Conduct RFP/RFQ activities to support projects and ongoing operations
• Select and manage carriers’ performance to set goals and objectives
• Administer carrier contracts and rate agreements
• Review material vendor agreements for best practices in incoterms, logistics
• Develop and implement innovative solutions for special projects

• 5+ years logistics industry experience
• Excellent communication, organizational, cross functional/collaborative, and analytical skills
• Must be able to travel, and support teams in multiple time‑zones
• Experience with the following technical competence:
  Multi‑modal, domestic/international/local transportation, warehouse operations, understanding of incoterms, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Dangerous Goods, export/import requirements

• Experience leading global logistic roll outs to meet project schedule and cost targets
• Experience creating project scope documents to be used in the Logistics bidding process
• Understanding of freight cost audit and payment

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $113,600 and $170,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You’ll also receive…