Logistics Specialist, Apple Computer Ltd, Uxbridge

Job Description

*To manage the day to day operation of specific logistics service providers.

• Reporting to: Regional Supply Manager

• SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Chair daily / weekly management review of performance

• Facilitate clear comunication between Apple and the third party provider

• Input to, and preparation for, Quarterly Business Reviews

• Identify efficiencies in cycle times and costs and implement programs to realise these.

• Define and implement metric reporting to accurately monitor operational performance.

• Ensure effective implementation of contractual agreements e.g. SOWs

Candidate Description

Bsc/BA with 3 to 5 years experience warehousing / distribution / logistics

• Good knowledge of Excel, MS word

• SAP experience an advantage

*PERSONAL SKILLS

• Good relationship building / communication skills

• Self motivated / dynamic

• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Customer focussed

Employer Description

Apple is an American consumer electronics multinational corporation with worldwide annual sales in its fiscal year 2006 of US$19.3 billion. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple develops, sells, and supports a series of personal computers, portable media players, computer software, and computer hardware accessories. The company's best-known products include the Mac line of personal computers, its Mac OS X operating system, and the iPod line of portable media players. For the iPod and its related iTunes software, Apple sells audiobooks, games, music, music videos, TV shows, and movies in its online iTunes Store.