Part of Apple’s core business is the creation and development of our world-class industrial designs and products. The management of the supply chain and readiness supporting these products is required to be equally unique, innovative and specialized. Reporting to the Manager of WW Logistics NPI, the WWL New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Manager is responsible for working cross functionally on program managing logistics readiness, compliance, packaging, pallet builds, product weights and dimensions. This position requires excellent analytical abilities, executive presence, leadership skills and the ability to influence change in a cross-cultural environment. Candidate will be responsible for managing cross-functional and cross-organizational teams in the planning and execution of new product launches while ensuring complete confidentiality.

WW Logistics NPI Program Managers are responsible for seeking out logistic efficiencies by collaborating with Packaging Engineers in new product packaging and palletization, logistics cost modeling, and ensuring flawless launch execution. This team works closely with extended domestic and international operations teams, packaging engineering, AppleCare teams, Supply & Demand Planning, OEM’s and other teams to ensure readiness for launch. The WW Logistics NPI Program Manager will organize and lead in new product readiness and sustaining supply chain product support.

MBA or BS/BA degree with professional experienceAnalyze, develop and co-ordinate Logistics Optimized new product packaging characteristics including single shippers, case packs, cluster packs and palletization, in collaboration with Packaging Engg. Team.Coordination of OEM and regional logistics readiness ensuring a secure new product launch.Worldwide communication of assigned responsibilities during weekly readiness meetings.Seek out and evaluate potential operational risks and risk mitigationPrepare and validate financial models for NPI and sustaining logistics costing.Ad-hoc Logistics costing modeling and supply chain analysis for internal customers.Publish and manage pallet build specifications for all New products to the OEM’s.Supply chain optimization and program management for New ProductsContinuous Innovation on improving Logistics Readiness ProcessesWork with regional teams to resolve operational issues, gaps in processes and escalations for New ProductWork closely with various functions within and outside of logistics for supporting Operations for New Product – Freight Planning, Supply Demand Management, Logistics Security, Trade Compliance etc.