Americas Logistics Readiness Program Manager

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in the Americas is seeking a senior logistics leader to own readiness, program management, and end-to-end supply chain execution across distribution centers and transportation networks. You will translate complex operational data into actionable plans that improve service, cost, and delivery performance while coordinating cross-functional delivery programs.

Join a fast-paced environment where strategic thinking, operational excellence, and leadership presence drive measurable business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or related field.
• 6+ years in logistics operations, supply chain, and program management.
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems and translate outputs into decisions.
• Strong knowledge of transportation and distribution processes; experience managing complex logistics programs end-to-end.
• Fluency with analytical tools and BI platforms (Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics readiness planning and coordination across distribution centers and transportation networks.
• Develop strategies and program frameworks for informed decision-making.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across supply chain, operations, sales, and channel partners.
• Manage program budget, timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Identify process improvements and automate where possible.
• Monitor KPIs and anticipate risks; translate requirements into actionable logistics plans.

Skills

Logistics operations

Supply chain program management

Analytical modeling

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Imagine what you could accomplish at Apple. In an environment where innovation and operational excellence thrive, we're seeking a highly organized, strategic thinker to lead logistics readiness, program management, and supply chain execution across the Americas region. This role sits at the heart of Apple's Americas logistics operations and owns both strategic and tactical planning across distribution centers, transportation networks, and cross-functional delivery programs — transforming complex operational challenges into clear, measurable business impact with creativity, rigor, and a bias for action.

Description

You will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless and efficient movement of products and materials across the Americas region, owning logistics readiness planning and coordination across distribution centers and transportation networks. Driven by a commitment to operational excellence, you will develop strategies and program frameworks that enable informed, proactive decision-making — improving service, cost, and delivery performance while leading logistics readiness from strategy through execution.This role drives cross-functional alignment across supply chain, operations, sales, and channel partners to ensure service, cost, and operational efficiency, while managing program budget, timelines, resources, and deliverables. You will evaluate supply chain risks and implement contingency plans to mitigate impact — including ad-hoc analytical problem solving during dynamic or unprecedented events — partnering with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable logistics plans that drive alignment and effective execution.You will identify process improvement and change management opportunities across tools, workstreams, and systems — driving solutions from conception through implementation, directly or through partner teams. You will build automation that improves team efficiency, monitor KPIs to identify improvement opportunities, and standardize cadences to improve planning quality and speed.Success in this role requires strong analytical judgment, structured problem-solving, and strategic leadership — the ability to turn complex operational data into clear decisions, facilitate cross-functional programs, and communicate findings in relatable terms that highlight business impact and guide strategic choices for senior leadership. You will navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while serving as a trusted subject matter expert across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in logistics operations, supply chain, and program management, preferably in the technology industry
• Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous operational problems, build analytical models, and translate outputs into decisions
• Strong knowledge of transportation and distribution processes, with experience managing complex logistics programs end-to-end
• Fluency with analytical tools and BI platforms (Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred
• Experience collaborating with 3PL partners, carriers, and internal stakeholders to optimize network performance
• Automation, process improvement, and continuous improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent)
• Experience with AI-assisted tools (LLMs, GenAI assistants) to accelerate analysis and reporting
• Proven ability to influence and drive strategic change in a fast-paced, matrixed organization
• Comfortable diving deep into complex datasets to drive actionable decisions
• Leadership presence to inspire teams, foster collaboration, and deliver measurable impact
• Strong executive communication and leadership skills, including presenting assumptions, scenarios, tradeoffs, and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional partners
• Ability to drive decisions in a fast-paced environment; resilient and adaptable, thriving in ambiguity and high-pressure settings