Program Manager, Distribution Center Operations

Apple • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great
products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and
dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. We are
seeking a strategic and structured Program Manager to drive performance,
priorities, and analytical direction across our global Distribution Center (DC)
network. This role sits at the intersection of operations strategy, business
insight, and cross-regional leadership — turning operational signals into clear
priorities, scalable frameworks, and aligned execution.

The Program Manager, DC Operations will be a key analytical and strategic voice
within Apple's Distribution Center operations. This role sits at the
intersection of data, storytelling, and operational excellence — transforming
complex, ambiguous problems into clear insights that inform decisions at the
highest levels of the organization. This is a role for someone who thrives in
fast-moving, undefined environments. You will build and own analytics frameworks
that bring visibility to DC performance, surface operational trends, and
identify opportunities for improvement. You'll translate raw data into
compelling narratives for leadership, and then roll up your sleeves to drive
those insights into action. Success in this role requires equal parts
intellectual curiosity and interpersonal agility. You'll work across a global
network of partners, teams, and stakeholders — bridging time zones, functions,
and perspectives to move work forward without always having a clear roadmap. You
are a self-starter who doesn't wait to be asked, and a communicator who makes
complexity feel simple.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Operations, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or distribution center operations
• Demonstrated ability to work with large datasets and derive insights using analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R) or AI-assisted coding environments (e.g., Claude, Copilot, or equivalent) — the ability to formulate the right questions and validate outputs matters more than writing code from scratch
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent).
• Experience building and presenting executive-level slide decks (Keynote, PowerPoint, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience managing or contributing to cross-functional programs or projects.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or MS in Supply Chain, Operations Research, Data Science, or a related field
• Experience working within distribution center, fulfillment, or warehouse operations environments.
• Familiarity with Apple's supply chain or operations ecosystem, or comparable experience at a large-scale global technology or retail company
• Experience with machine learning, forecasting, or optimization techniques applied to operations problems
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships across global teams and time zones, with strong cultural awareness and interpersonal intelligence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees