Description
AppleOne is proud to present:
Strategic Initiatives Manager – Be the Driving Force Behind Transformation in Logistics!
Location: Wilson, NC
Travel: Required
Job Type: Full-Time and 100% onsite
Compensation: Commensurate with experience – please include salary requirements and 2 references with your application.
Are you passionate about improving processes, driving operational excellence, and leading strategic change? Do you thrive in environments where innovation meets execution? If so, we invite you to become a key player in our evolving logistics organization as our Strategic Initiatives Manager.
This is a brand-new role, created to lead transformational initiatives that will shape the future of our company. You’ll work at the intersection of strategy and operations, identifying opportunities, solving challenges, and ensuring that great ideas translate into real-world impact.
What You’ll Do
Lead cross-functional, high-impact projects that align with company-wide strategic goals.
Improve operational efficiency across logistics, dispatch, safety, technology, and customer service.
Identify process improvement and cost reduction opportunities across departments.
Collaborate with fleet managers, dispatch, safety, and finance to align initiatives with business objectives.
Develop project plans, manage budgets, track milestones, and report directly to senior leadership.
Leverage data and key performance indicators to measure success and support executive decision-making.
Act as a change leader – facilitating smooth adoption of new systems, tools, and workflows.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA or PMP certification a strong plus).
5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or operations leadership.
A track record of delivering measurable results through strategic project management.
Exceptional analytical skills with a data-first approach to problem-solving.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Experience with TMS (Transportation Management Systems) and logistics KPIs.
Passion for process improvement across multiple departments.
Why This Role is Unique
New Position, Big Opportunity: This is your chance to shape the role and leave your mark.
Company-Wide Influence: Your work will directly impact safety, efficiency, and service quality across our operation.
Leadership Visibility: You’ll work closely with senior leadership and play a central role in decision-making.
Fast-Paced Industry: If you love logistics and turning strategy into results, this is your ideal environment.
Ready to make a lasting impact?
Send your resume, salary requirements.
Let’s drive the future of logistics—together.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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The pay transparency policy is available here:
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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