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Program Manager, Logistics

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Google

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Logistics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's degree, 2 years of cross-functional project management, data analysis and SQL skills, lean operations knowledge, and experience in process design and execution.
  • You will coordinate order releases, review backlog reports, manage Value Added Services, reconcile inventory, and identify business opportunities to improve logistics operations.

Requirements

  • Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
  • Experience with data analysis and SQL.
  • Experience with lean operations principles.
  • Experience in operations process design, execution, and best practices.
  • Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience working in a fulfilment environment.
  • Experience in operations management, and third-party logistics vendor management.
  • Experience with sales and operations management and strategic planning.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity in an organization.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with Order Management to ensure release of orders to the Third-Party Logistics partners.
  • Review aging order and backlog reports on a regular basis to ensure that all orders are being released as expected.
  • Coordinate required Value Added Service activities from labeling to reflashing, and provide communication with cross-functional partners as to status of orders and requests.
  • Process disposition inventory and reconciliation of third-party logistics inventory position with Google reported inventory.
  • Review in order to determine areas of opportunity from a business to consumer standpoint.

FAQs

What is the minimum educational qualification required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is required for this position.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

A minimum of 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects is required.

Is experience with data analysis necessary for this job?

Yes, experience with data analysis and SQL is a necessary qualification for this job.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this role?

Yes, preferred qualifications include experience in a fulfillment environment, operations management, third-party logistics vendor management, sales and operations management, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in an organization.

What responsibilities will the Program Manager have in this role?

Responsibilities include coordinating with Order Management, reviewing aging order and backlog reports, coordinating Value Added Service activities, processing disposition inventory, and identifying areas of opportunity from a business to consumer standpoint.

Will the Program Manager need to collaborate with cross-functional teams?

Yes, the Program Manager will collaborate with cross-functional partners across the company to manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate progress.

What is the main focus of the team in this role?

The main focus of the team is to ensure customers in EMEA have access to Google Consumer Hardware products, including managing partnerships for order fulfillment and inventory management.

Does Google provide equal employment opportunity?

Yes, Google is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of various factors, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and more.

Is prior experience in logistics or fulfillment necessary?

While not mandatory, experience working in a fulfillment environment is considered a preferred qualification for this role.

What tools or methodologies should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should be familiar with lean operations principles, operations process design, execution, and best practices.

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