Regional Supplier Manager (12 months contract)
Core
Manage and execute bulk freight operations (Air, Ocean, Trucking) for finished goods and components across the Asia Pacific region, ensuring products reach customers on time.
Role type
Senior IC regional supplier manager (logistics)
Builds
Supply chain execution for Apple products in Greater China, North East Asia, South Asia, and Australia-New Zealand
Domain
Consumer electronics supply chain and international logistics
Required skills
bulk freight management, import/export operations, third-party logistics (3PL) management, trade compliance, vendor performance management, regulatory documentation handling, new product introduction (NPI) support, cross-functional collaboration, system setup and process enhancement, AI/ML and intelligent automation application
Preferred skills
experience in Indonesia and Malaysia importation markets, knowledge of other South-East Asian markets, data analysis tools (Tableau, Python, SQL), SAP proficiency, independent work management, travel within APAC
Technologies
SAP, Tableau, Python, SQL
Responsibilities
Manage daily and peak-event bulk freight importation operations with third-party vendors; Serve as subject-matter expert for bulk freight importation process and compliance in Indonesia and Malaysia; Drive third-party logistics (3PL) partners towards operations excellence; Collaborate with 3PLs on strategic initiatives around capacity management and cost savings; Engage freight forwarder resources for shipment reporting and issue resolution; Coordinate regulatory documentation and system access for external vendors; Support new product launch processes and importation requirements during NPI cycles; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize shipments and reduce cost; Champion growth mindset by applying AI/ML and intelligent automation to importation workflows
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
