Senior Supply Chain Manager

Join Amazon's dynamic environment as a Senior Supply Chain Manager with a Network Capacity Background, where you will play a crucial role in shaping and optimizing various facets of our operations, concentrating on optimizing and managing the flow of goods, information, or services within the supply chain network. We have exciting opportunities across different business units, each seeking a skilled professional to lead strategic initiatives and drive process improvements, with a specific focus on network capacity and the physical flow of goods or services within the supply chain network. As a Strategic Senior Supply Chain Manager with a Network Capacity Background, you'll take end-to-end ownership of operations, emphasizing capacity planning, logistics optimization, network design, and analysis of operational efficiency.In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Product, Finance, and more. Utilize your analytical prowess to identify opportunities for operational improvements, implement scalable systems, and drive automation to enhance efficiency, with a particular focus on optimizing the physical flow and operations within the supply chain network. Whether you're managing network capacity initiatives, overseeing cross-functional programs, or focusing on strategic projects, your impact will be visible, ongoing, and contribute directly to our commitment to being the most customer-centric company on earth.Key job responsibilities- Lead strategic initiatives related to network capacity within Amazon's various business units.- Concentrate on optimizing and managing the flow of goods, information, or services within the supply chain network.- Balance supply and demand, assess and improve the efficiency of distribution networks, warehouses, or logistics operations.- Analyze and synthesize data to identify opportunities for enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency in network capacity.- Define metrics, develop program management mechanisms, and invent/simplify processes to drive decision-making in complex network capacity situations.- Collaborate with stakeholders across different functions, influencing and facilitating agreements to achieve shared network capacity goals.- Manage cross-functional network capacity initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to lean philosophy at scale.- Own a portfolio of cross-functional programs related to network capacity, driving performance improvement and efficiency in project delivery.- Identify and deliver operational improvement opportunities in network capacity, focusing on inventory management, logistics strategy, and transportation optimization.- Monitor and optimize key network capacity metrics to ensure the smooth flow of goods or services through the supply chain network.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain, business, engineering, finance, or related fields.- 5+ years of program or project management experience, with a focus on network capacity.- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements in network capacity processes.- Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables at minimum) and familiarity of SQL. ...

Technical Program Manager, Electrical Engineering, AMZL Energy, AMZL Energy - EV Charging Design

Amazon is committed to building a sustainable business for our employees, customers and communities. From leading The Climate Pledge to our goal of Net Zero Carbon by 2040, Amazon has consistently driven industry change. Deploying a fleet of 100,000 electric delivery vehicles is one of major ways we’re making a difference.The Technical Program Manager, Electrical Engineering for Amazon Logistics Global Fleet and Product (GFP) team will lead the technical system design for the fleet of Amazon Electric Vehicle’s (EV) charging infrastructure. The Technical Program Manager, Electrical Engineering will help the team focus on developing complex and scalable electrical design solutions, integrating new technology and ensuring adaptability of future technology. The team partners with internal and external teams in engineering, design and construction, utility management, safety, and operations.In this role, the Technical Program Manager, Electrical Engineering will support engineering design for all EV charging infrastructure in the US and Canada, leading and improving programs on reliability, maintenance, renewable energy, and scalability. The individual will have 10+ years of experience in the electrical industry, and a professional understanding of electrical design principles, code compliance, and proficiency in installation and testing requirements.**Travel expectations will be approximately 25% Key job responsibilities- Develop and iterate EV charging infrastructure electrical system designs, standards and processes- Work individually or as a team leader to facilitate the system design of new and retrofit facilities from concept through design approval and launch- Act as technical expert on electrical system designs- Advise on strategies and present periodic updates to senior Managers and Directors- Monitor and manage key vendor relationships to ensure contracted resources deliver work meeting time and quality targets, removing roadblocks, and addressing under-performance issues- Create and maintain design standards; train/coach external teams and other staff as needed- Streamline processes to eliminate unnecessary work and create predictable process paths- Support engineering design and cost reviews of EV charging systems- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders such as Design, Reliability, Safety- Build partnerships to develop next-generation engineering solutions- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors- Solve complex, technical problems with simple, innovative, and practical solutions- Work with stakeholders to define program scope, assign responsibilities, identify appropriate resources needed, and develop milestones to ensure timely completion of programsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of technical product or program management experience- 3+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules- Experience managing technical programs across cross-functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules- 2+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience ...

Senior Supply Chain Manager, Sales and Operations Planning

Amazon Logistics leverages optimization techniques and data analysis to improve the last mile delivery network. Last Mile seeks a Senior Supply Chain Manager, Demand Planning to lead the planning space.Responsibilities:- Lead end-to-end network initiatives for planning involving cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders- Develop network strategy for new initiatives- Analyze data on upstream connections using SQL, Tableau, and Excel- Define metrics to measure and monitor supply chain performance, inbound flows and transportation metrics- Interact with and influence field operations leaders- Collaborate with Research Scientists and Technology teams to develop planning models that optimize cost while meeting capacity needs- Partner with product managers to develop new tools and systems supporting business growthBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of program or project management experience- 5+ years of supply chain experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership ...

Labor Planning Analyst, Sort Center, NASC Labor Planning

**We have roles open in multiple locations in the U.S**Amazon is looking for a motivated individual with strong analytical skills to join the Amazon NASC team. In this position he or she will be responsible for building the metrics, tools, and reports to support Amazon's growth. The individual will have the unique opportunity work with Sort Center Operations teams, HR, Finance, and S&OP to own and drive labor planning process for multiple NASC sort centers. Additionally, he or she will help support a variety of new business initiatives by collaborating with project managers and software, and finance teams. We are seeking a candidate with proven technical skills in SQL and scripting (VBA, Perl, Ruby, etc.). Responsibilities include: - Building and managing benchmarking metrics for Amazon’s fulfillment practices both internally and externally against best-in-class operations - Perform weekly labor planning processes and highlight capacity risks and mitigation mechanisms in close partnership with General Managers and Regional Directors - Gathering and analyzing data across business functions to establish global standards for supply chain and product fulfillment - Developing basic scripts to process data to support business analysis, benchmarking, and optimization efforts - Generating complex queries to dive deep on process issues - Innovate to improve customer experience and continuously remove cost from our fulfillment networkKey job responsibilities• Own the development and maintenance of new and existing solution artifacts which are focused on driving efficiency within the business via analysis, metrics and reporting dashboards• Partner with operations/business teams to consult, develop and implement KPI's, automated reporting/process solutions, and process improvements to meet business needs.• Enable effective decision making by retrieving and aggregating data from multiple sources and compiling it into a digestible and actionable format.• Prepare and deliver business requirements reviews to the senior management team regarding progress and roadblocks.• Participate in strategic and tactical planning discussions.• Design, develop and maintain scaled, automated, user-friendly systems, reports, dashboards, etc. that will support our business needs.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other technical field from an accredited university or 2+ years Amazon experience- 2+ years of relevant professional experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis- 2+ years of experience with Excel including use of lookups and pivot tables- 2+ years of experience with Supply Chain Management concepts, e.g., forecasting, planning, optimization, and logistics ...

Business Analyst, AMZL Central Flow

Business Analysts are responsible for converting data into actionable business insights. They are analysis experts who leverage a variety of data platforms and analytical tools to provide timely, meaningful, and consumable information. They build deep contextual and domain knowledge. They ensure data quality and build scalable tools. They communicate findings with the most effective and influential methods.Amazon is seeking an exemplary Business Analyst with broad technical skills to develop data visualizations and build automation solutions that drive business decision making and process improvement. The ideal candidate will draw upon advanced analytical, problem solving skills, and passion for delivering business insights and analytics. We look for candidates who are excellent communicators, self-motivated, flexible, hardworking, and who like to have fun.The complexity of research and skills for a Business Analyst is well beyond basic data entry and extraction. It involves design and development of automated data pipelines, sophisticated analytical modeling and intuitive data visualization. This role will directly be responsible for maintaining front end code using Python, SQL, HTML, Java, and R, or other similar coding languages. Proficiency in the aforementioned languages is not required, but an ability to be a quick learner and gain proficiency is required for a successfully candidate. This role will have high level visibility due to the nature of the toolsets being maintained, built, and the network impact of analysis conducted. This role has great exposure to a broad scope that can really help shape the future of operational fulfillment and promotes career progression.Key job responsibilities- Provide data management processes such as accessing raw data feeds, building queries and macros, writing VBA code, organizing data and designing reports that present status-at-a-glance visualization for business performance.- Retrieving and analyzing large sets of data using Excel, SQL, and other data management systems.- Designing and implementing reporting solutions to enable stakeholders to manage the business and make effective decisions.- Taking ownership of reporting processes to ensure that each report is accurate and timely with a high degree of customer focus in resolving data discrepancies.- Building and managing related key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure, control, and benchmark reporting processes.- Monitoring existent metrics, building new metrics, and partnering with internal teams to identify process and system improvement opportunities.- Supporting cross-functional teams on the day-to-day execution of the existent program implementation.- Generating complex queries to dive deep on process issues- Innovating to improve customer experienceBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of complex Excel VBA macros writing experience- Bachelor's degree or equivalent- Experience defining requirements and using data and metrics to draw business insights- Experience with SQL or ETL ...

Sr. Supply Chain Manager, AMXL Middle Mile Network Design

Are you a visionary personality looking for an opportunity to think big and deliver results? Can you work on developing a holistic long-term Transportation Network strategy that will optimally flow millions of items from thousands of vendors to tens of millions of customers? Do you enjoy breaking down and solving complex problems for the benefit of a quickly expanding customer base, focusing first on our Customer, and working backwards? Do you want to be part of a newly formed and growing organization that is designing and launching new business models across the world? If so, Amazon Extra Large (AMXL) is looking for you. AMXL is a single-threaded organization that owns the end-to-end Customer experience for heavy and bulky products. AMXL consolidates supply chain, tech, FC operations, transportation, delivery stations, and last mile delivery. We also provide special handling services such as Room of Choice delivery, Haul-Away and Installation/Assembly for select items. AMXL currently has operations in NA & EU, with plans to expand to more countries this year.Middle Mile Design and Planning team within AMXL Supply Chain is looking for a leader to lead analysis and execution around transportation network design. As a Sr. Supply Chain Manager, this role requires deep diving overall volume flow between FC, SC and DS, partnering with cross-functional teams to action specific drivers while maintaining or improving customer experience and transportation cost. The candidate will lead programs from the idea inception to implementation while managing multiple, competing projects, and effectively prioritizing them.Key job responsibilities- Lead the Middle Mile Network Design and execution for a large program that has a significant impact on the overall business.- Analyze transportation data, network flows, and operational metrics to identify opportunities for improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing performance.- Develop network modeling and simulation capabilities to evaluate the impact of changes to transportation lanes, modes, and routes.- Drive alignment with multiple stakeholders and partner teams to ensure seamless execution and successful delivery of the business objectives.- Work across the NA organization in a cross-functional environment with the forecasting teams, Fulfillment Centers, Sort Centers, Delivery Stations and Technology teams.- Develop a standard planning process mechanism, delivers a robust operational plan, clearly documents assumptions and initiatives that need to be executed to meet the plan.- Create a feedback loop to improve the processes, sets achievable plans by partnering with cross functional teams and leads major network initiatives from design till implementation by collaborating with stakeholders: Peak, Prime Week, Regional optimizations, integrating specific network programs as needed.- Monitor quality of the network initiatives implementation, monitors progress of initiatives and makes changes to the plan to reflect in the latest quarterly guidance.- Foster communication channels and collaboration with the different Supply Chain execution and Long-Term Planning teams.- Pull and report data from numerous databases (using Excel, SQL and/or other data management systems).- Continuously seek WW AMXL collaboration & standardization of planning cadences/processes across geographies.- Engage other Amazon business units globally to share best practices and improve end to end outcomes for Amazon customers.About the teamThe NA Supply Chain team is responsible for the end-to-end supply chain for AMXL, from initial inventory planning and placement, through fulfillment, middle mile, last mile delivery to the end customer, and back again through customer and vendor returns. Our mission is to set the benchmark not only for a world-class heavy/bulky supply chain, but supply chains in general, delivering best-in-class customer experience, speed and cost.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of program or project management experience- 5+ years of supply chain experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership ...

Business Analyst I, Intelligence & Industrialization

Have you ever wondered how Amazon ensures its procurement operations drive cost savings and efficiency across a global supply chain? Are you passionate about working with data to enhance decision-making and optimize procurement workflows? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a significant impact on a global scale, we want to hear from you!We are seeking a talented and motivated Business Analyst to work as a CSO (Coupa Sourcing Optimization) configuration specialist on the Intelligence & Industrialization (I&I) team within the Global Supply Chain and Transportation Procurement/ Amazon Customs & Trade (GSCTP/ ACT) organization. In this role, you will work at the intersection of procurement, data, and systems, translating business requirements into scalable solutions that streamline procurement processes and enable informed decision-making.Key job responsibilities- Collaborate with procurement managers and operational stakeholders to define and document business requirements for sourcing projects.- Develop system configurations and data solutions that address procurement and operational needs, ensuring optimal use of the CSO platform.- Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical tools to support procurement decisions and monitor sourcing performance.- Educate stakeholders on system functionalities, analytical results, and empower them with self service options.- Identify and minimize inefficiencies in procurement workflows.About the teamThe Intelligence & Industrialization (I&I) Team is a functional data analytics sub team embedded across GSCTP & ACT.Global Supply Chain and Transportation Procurement (GSCTP) is an organization under worldwide operations that manages over 100 third-party supply chain and transportation service providers for Amazon; holding strategic relationships with major providers across modes of transportation, and responsible for an annual spend in excess of $22B. GSCTP’s mission is to secure capacity from third-party providers, increase cost efficiencies of the business, expand supplier capabilities, and improve the quality of our products and services.Amazon Customs & Trade (ACT) is an expanding business unit under worldwide operations for Customs Brokerage services. Customs brokerage involves the coordination of a complex network of sellers, shippers, logistics service providers (LSP), compliance, and government authorities to facilitate clearance of goods for cross-border transportation. Timely submission of documents and coordination with customs agents to ensure hassle free clearance of shipments is a crucial step in the logistics process to ensure on-time delivery of products to our customers. ACT provides services to external customers, FBA, and internal teams such as Devices.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience- 2+ years of Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables) experience- Bachelor's degree or equivalent- Experience defining requirements and using data and metrics to draw business insights ...

Sr. Global Commodity Manager - Passives and PCBs, Robotics Electromechanical Commodity Team

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation, with development rubs also in Seattle and Europe. Our diverse teams come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots, mechatronic systems and pack automation solutions. We design autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more. The Amazon Robotics Supply Chain and Operations organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. The Supply Chain team is seeking an experienced Sr. Global Commodity Manager for Passives and PCBs (Distributors of electronic components and direct relationship with component and PCB manufacturers) with a background in global supplier management, new supplier introduction, supplier development, and executing sourcing decisions to support new product introduction and long-term commodity strategy. The ideal candidate for this position will be self-managed and driven sourcing strategist, with experience in semiconductor industry, mapping and aligning design and technology roadmaps, experience in creating sourcing strategies, and business acumen to support engineering teams to develop latest technologies through strong vendor base, without capacity constrain, while achieving cost reduction goals. The Sr. Global Commodity Manager has an important role in ensuring their respective commodity and suppliers meet the technical and commercial specifications necessary for Robotics to satisfy its internal Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, and Hardware Engineering customers. Key job responsibilitiesThis candidate will work collaboratively with multiple business functions in a team environment and will be responsible for the following: - Managing overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, and cost and quality improvements. - Collaborating with technical operations, engineering, and program teams on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements to ensure that sourcing strategies meet the technical capabilities, cost, and business objectives. - Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for communicating forecast and capacity requirements for sustaining and new products. - Supporting the purchasing and planning teams by monitoring supplier performance and addressing supply and/or quality issues. - Aligning supplier strategies to Robotics objectives for sustaining production and new product release. - Developing a commodity and supplier technology roadmap, aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities. - Responsible for maintaining monthly supplier scorecards and conducting quarterly executive business reviews. - Periodic travel to supplier’s domestic and international manufacturing sites, approximately 25%.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field. - 5+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, and supplier management in a high volume, global sourcing and operations manufacturing environment. - 3+ years of direct experience working with a global supply base of cutting edge semiconductors and contract manufacturers. - Ability to review and understand engineering requirements for semiconductors, design documents for PCBAs and overall electro-mechanical components and parts. - Experience working closely with engineering to anticipate needs, map technology roadmaps and align with development road maps. - Experience developing, leading, and executing global supplier cost, risk, and lead time reduction strategies. - Experience with price and contract negotiation and execution with top tier semiconductor manufacturers. - Demonstrated use of technical, analytical, and management skills to lead RFQs, supplier selection, supplier capacity planning, and supplier risk identification/mitigation in NPI programs. ...

Supply Chain Manager II, Speed Improvement Team

Amazon is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in the US Delivery Speed Organization for Outbound Transportation. Amazon transportation encompasses all of the operations that deliver shipments from our fulfillment centers and third party locations to customers within the U.S. As a Supply Chain Manager, for Outbound Transportation, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating transportation projects and initiatives, ensuring efficient and effective transportation services for our organization. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of transportation programs. If you have a passion for transportation, excellent organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives, we encourage you to apply. Our team is specifically responsible for forecasting, improving, and educating leadership on "speed of delivery" that our customers experience. Key job responsibilities - Develop and implement transportation programs and initiatives in line with the organization's strategic goals and objectives - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify transportation needs and develop innovative solutions to improve transportation efficiency and effectiveness - Monitor and analyze transportation data, trends, and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven recommendations - Articulate business and technical requirements to effect process changes - Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in transportation management, and incorporate them into program strategiesA day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stockBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of program or project management experience- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- 2+ years of supply chain experience- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements ...

Sr. Supply Chain Manager - NPI STL, Amazon Robotics Supply Chain

Preferred Locations - Seattle, BostonThe Amazon Robotics Supply Chain and Operations organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. It is a fast-paced operation that works cross-functionally with teams across Amazon and is driven by data and metrics. The Supply Chain team is seeking an experienced Sr. Supply Chain Single Threaded Leader with a proven background in Robotic automation global supplier management and executing sourcing decisions related to new product introduction programs. The successful candidate for this position will be self-managing, have a high sense of urgency and driven to achieve defined supplier management and program goals. Key job responsibilities- Lead cross-functional supply chain team dedicated to the supply chain design, sourcing and logistics decisions, and supply chain execution of programs through the product development cycle.- Act as single point of contact for program resources (leadership and working teams) to communicate Supply Chain decisions and progress, provide feedback on supply chain implications of program decisions and changes, and support financial planning and capital approvals for the program. - Collaborate with hardware engineering, operations and program teams on supplier selection, cost and new product introduction.- Responsible for definition and approval of the Supply Chain strategy (SSR), including identification of critical supply components, cost roadmap to meet payback targets, definition of capacity plan and associated sourcing and tooling requirements, supply chain risk assessment & mitigation plans- Work with sourcing in developing negotiation strategies for categories which impacts the product to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with strategic suppliers pertaining to Amazon Robotics products supporting the priority programs as driven by the Operating Plan (OP)- Work with GCMs on managing overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability development, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, and cost and quality improvements.- Develop roadmap to achieving NPI and GA total cost targets (TCO), including make vs. buy analysis and value engineering opportunities- Ensure non-cost goals (Sustainability, Supplier Development, Cost Savings) are met and supported by the Supply Chain strategy. - Logistics and Inventory Management strategies – where, how much, and when will inventory be held, and what strategies can we employ to hold inventory at strategic points to reduce lead times A day in the lifeThink Big, Bias for Action and Earns Trust - are the three key functional competencies that are needed to be successful in this role. This helps to demonstrate high Customer Obsession, taking ownership, dive deep in solving business problems and Deliver Results creating value.Key functional skills are strategic negotiation experience, extract insights from data and drive actions and communication skills to influence cross functional stakeholders on executing the supply chain strategy.Key deliverable - Develop the 2-3-year Supply Chain Strategy influencing program leadership and helps in achieving financial targets on cost and lead time helping financial payback.About the teamThe team contains subject matter experts who have the passion to solve business problems. As single-threaded leaders they are wholly dedicated to solving one business problem, wakes up in the morning and worries just about that one thing, ensuring the initiative’s vision and goals are always at the forefront and is ready to escalate risks early. The team believes in developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for communicating forecast and capacity requirements for new products to scale effectively. Finally actively support and foster a culture of inclusion.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity, and supplier management in a combination of high/medium and low volume, global sourcing and operations manufacturing environment.• 5+ years of direct experience working with a global supply base of electronics, mechanical and electro-mechanical suppliers and integrators/contract manufacturers involved in product sub and final assemblies• Ability to review and understand engineering design documents for electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical parts and assembly drawings for products.• Experience developing, leading, and executing global supplier cost, risk, and lead time reduction strategies.• Highly effective oral and written communication skills.• Experience with contract negotiation and execution with high volume domestic and internationally based contract manufacturers/integrators.• Demonstrated use of technical, analytical, and management skills in supplier selection, supplier capacity planning, and supplier risk identification/mitigation in NPI programs. ...

Middle Mile Performance Manager , Amazon Transportation Services (ATS)

Amazon Transportation Services (ATS) manages best-in-class surface transportation programs for our internal and external customers. Connecting vendors, fulfillment centers, sort centers, air gateways, United States Postal Service (USPS) and final mile delivery stations. If a truck load needs to be moved, we deliver results. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute over a billion shipments each year to our loyal customers.ATS is seeking a Supply Chain Manager/ Middle Mile Performance Manager to help develop a world class logistics process that delivers goods on time at the best cost. Our team objective is to manage freight flowing through our North American transportation networks, specifically focused on transportation carrier programs and performance.Want to learn more about working with Amazon Transportation Services? Check out this video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en5YqrtBGvY&feature=youtu.beKey job responsibilities - Collaborate on the design, development, and delivery of key programs, metrics, reports, analyses, and dashboards to drive key business decisions across customer-facing programs. - Strategically assess how Linehaul most efficiently serves each program to identify opportunities and align with key stakeholders to insert Linehaul into the program decision-making processes. - Influence third party (3P) carrier leadership and Amazon technology teams to identify and drive process improvements that improve service, iterate technology and enhance vendor engagement and growth. - Analyze data across databases (using Excel, Access, SQL and/or other data management systems) and performing ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed. - Identify appropriate performance metrics for each program and ensure consistent measurement and accountability. - Traveling domestically 25% - 50%. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree- 5+ years of program or project management experience- 5+ years of supply chain experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership ...

Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Business Operations

Amazon Business (AB) is re-inventing B2B eCommerce by offering business customers of all sizes the same advantages Amazon has already brought to consumers including broad selection, low pricing, and great customer service. WW Amazon Business Operations is building the operations and supply chain solutions that will enable AB’s rapid growth by re-engineering many parts of our supply chain to offer bulk, consolidated, pallet deliveries and many other services that business customers require.Amazon’s Supply Chain Managers (SCM) play a central role in our global business, they keep our complex, international supply chains working seamlessly and efficiently. This SCM role will own Amazon Business Operations’ Strategy and Planning for profitability and optimization of Amazon Business pallet fulfilment infrastructure. By analyzing complex, varied and ambiguous data and driving change by working closely with multiple stakeholders across Amazon you’ll help us optimize our supply chain to make our customer experience even better and our pallet fulfilment networks more energy and cost efficient.Key job responsibilities- Define supply chain and operating models for various businesses- Analyze and interpret data to improve efficiency across supply chains and multiple operations- Partner with teams to advise on and manage operational challenges- Support the planning and organization of complex projectsA day in the lifeBeing a Supply Chain Manager for Amazon involves lots of problem solving. You’ll work with a number of teams to navigate challenges as and when situations impact our network. You’ll spend time resolving temporary issues and looking at the bigger picture to drive Amazon towards achieving new objectives. This role is both proactive and reactive, and you’ll have the opportunity to help forecast and plan for new projects.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of program or project management experience- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- 2+ years of supply chain experience- Bachelor's degree- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements ...

Senior Supply Chain Manager, AMZL Supply Chain

Amazon is seeking an industry proven and detail oriented Senior Supply Chain Manager to oversee Supplier Development Engineers and support supplier sourcing for our Material Handle Equipment (MHE) Automation program. Successful candidates are natural self-starters who have prior experience in the integrated automation project life cycle, contract manufacturing, change management, and system supplier and/or technology sourcing. Our Senior Supply Chain Manager must be agile with the ability to quickly adapt strategies, plans and solutions in response to dynamic business requirements. They also must be comfortable interfacing and driving various functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization. Open minds, customer focus, innovation empowerment, advanced technologies, team first mindset, and individual drive to enable the team to deliver the most advanced and cost effective MHE automation solutions globally. Key job responsibilities- Develop and manage relationships with our key suppliers and business partners to enable and support project execution.- Review supplier designs and proposals to ensure that scope, pricing, and schedules support Amazon business needs.- Support consistent work package sourcing processes consistent with Amazon sourcing policies.- Facilitate suppliers’ understanding of Amazon global policies, equipment design standards, budget and cost targets, service and quality expectations.- Drive suppliers’ continuous improvement and value engineering in support of program’s performance metrics: quality, delivery, capacity, cost and safety.- Monitor suppliers’ supply chain, manufacturing, human capital with respect to overall program objectives.- Administer change management program that ensures program delivered per supporting commercial agreement with focus on cost, quality, and schedule objectives.- Develop alternate sourcing strategies to optimize costs and ensure continuity of supply.- Position requires 20% travelBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree- 5+ years of program or project management experience, with a focus on network capacity.- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements in network capacity processes.- Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables at minimum) and familiarity of SQL. ...

Senior Account Specialist, Global Logistics, Shipper Support

Join Amazon's rapidly growing Global Logistics Shipper Support team as a Senior Account Specialist, where you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the shipper experience for vendors and sellers. In this dynamic position, you'll drive innovation in transportation and logistics by evaluating network shipper performance, coaching partners, and implementing strategic improvements. Your work will directly impact Amazon's efficiency and customer satisfaction on a global scale.Key job responsibilities- Analyze and present daily performance data to identify areas for improvement- Develop and implement solutions to overcome transportation disruptions in real-time- Lead weekly calls and daily business reviews with assigned shippers- Create clear, data-driven recommendations to influence shipper behavior positively- Contribute to team process improvements and mentor fellow team membersA day in the lifeYour day starts with reviewing the latest shipper performance metrics and preparing for your daily business review call. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to address any urgent transportation issues and work on long-term improvement strategies. Throughout the day, you'll engage with shippers, providing coaching and support to enhance their performance. You'll also contribute to team meetings, sharing insights and best practices, and work on process improvement initiatives.About the teamThe Global Logistics Shipper Support team is at the forefront of revolutionizing the transportation and logistics industry. We're committed to continuously improving our network efficiency and shipper performance through data-driven insights and innovative solutions. Our team values collaboration, problem-solving, and a relentless focus on enhancing the overall transportation experience for our partners and customers.Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stockBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High school or equivalent diploma- 1+ years of program management, logistics, operations, supply chain, transportation, or equivalent experience- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)- Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements ...

Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Vendor Services, Home & Lifestyle

As an AVS Supply Chain Consultants (SCC) you will provide hands-on support and expertise to help Amazon Selling Partners operate more efficiently at scale. This position will work to directly with Selling Partners to deep dive their supply chain processes and optimize operational efficiency through mutual supply chain collaboration and education. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field- 5+ years of supply chain experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership- Travel up to 30% of the time- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data insights into actionable supply chain strategies. Microsoft Excel and SQL preferred. ...

Materials Program Manager, Echo NPI Product Operations

Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo and Amazon Show. The Amazon Devices group delivers delightfully unique Amazon experiences, giving customers instant access to everything, digital or physical. The Role:The Materials Program Manager (MPM) is responsible for the management and delivery of the product financial health and supply chain for groundbreaking, highly integrated consumer products. This person has a business orientation and is responsible for working within the local and remote operations, engineering and software teams driving development, implementation and management of the product budget. This person is the business voice responsible for capturing, documenting and communicating financial exposures and outlay as it relates to their product. This person is also responsible for ensuring a healthy supply chain for the product. They are involved throughout all stages of the product family's lifecycle to ensure Lab126 achieve all financial targets through end-of-life. They will support weekly executive product line reviews outlining performance against budget, target and actual cost. Key job responsibilitiesAs a Materials Program Manager, you will:- Work with engineering and the supply chain team to set program cost targets for your project- Track the program actual costs versus target to identify program deltas and corrective actions to bring back on track- Attend program new product introduction meetings to understand the cost implication of engineering and/or process changes as related to you product fully loaded cost targets- Work with the OEM to set your product purchase order cost for the upcoming period- Manage purchase price variance claims resulting from engineering changes, component obsolescence or forecast variance- Drive the supply chain and operations team to provide detailed cost reduction forecast that enable you to meet and exceed your product goals- Work with the Lab126 Management team to ensure predictable, accurate forecasts for your products- Host weekly executive management cost reviews that deep dive through every aspect of your product cost- Own the Supplier Plan of Record (SPOR) and ensure that all program suppliers are competitive on cost, quality and delivery- Provide oversight of C-suppliers on the CM AVLAbout the teamThe Product Operations team provide a central point of contact into the broader Devices and Services (D&S) organization. Serving as the single threaded leader (STL), we align strategy, planning, and execution to bring the Amazon Devices innovative product vision to life.The MPM is specifically the STL for product cost and program SPOR (Supplier Plan of Record). There are two other functions within Product Operations. OPM (Operations Program Manager) who coordinates within all of Operations to deliver the committed quantity of launch units. And MM (Materials Manager) who is responsible for CTB (Clear to Build) during NPI builds.As a program manager within Amazon, the MPM engages with and drives cross-functionally across Amazon's complex device ecosystem. The MPM's closest cross-functional partners are Hardware Engineering, Product Management (PM), Finance, GCM (Global Commodities Management), SQM (Supplier Quality Management), and MPE (Manufacturing Product Engineering).BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline- 4+ years experience in the business procurement organization of a consumer market segment company- Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners ...

Senior Supply Chain Manager, Speed Team

Join Amazon's dynamic environment as a Sr. Supply Chain Manager with a planning background, where you will play a crucial role in shaping and optimizing various facets of our operations, concentrating on optimizing and managing the flow of goods, information, or services within the supply chain network. We have exciting opportunities across different business units, each seeking a skilled professional to lead strategic initiatives and drive process improvements, with a specific focus on network capacity and the physical flow of goods or services within the supply chain network. As a strategic supply chain manager, you'll take end-to-end ownership of operations, emphasizing sales & operations planning, logistics optimization, network design, and analysis of operational efficiency.In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Product, Finance, and more. Utilize your analytical prowess to identify opportunities for operational improvements, implement scalable systems, and drive automation to enhance efficiency, with a particular focus on optimizing the physical flow and operations within the supply chain network. Whether you're managing network capacity initiatives, overseeing cross-functional programs, or focusing on strategic projects, your impact will be visible, ongoing, and contribute directly to our commitment to being the most customer-centric company on earth.Key job responsibilities- Lead strategic initiatives related to network capacity within Amazon's various business units.- Concentrate on optimizing and managing the flow of goods, information, or services within the supply chain network.- Balance supply and demand, assess and improve the efficiency of distribution networks, warehouses, or logistics operations.- Analyze and synthesize data to identify opportunities for enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency in network capacity.- Define metrics, develop program management mechanisms, and invent/simplify processes to drive decision-making in complex network capacity situations.- Collaborate with stakeholders across different functions, influencing and facilitating agreements to achieve shared network capacity goals.- Manage cross-functional network capacity initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to lean philosophy at scale.- Own a portfolio of cross-functional programs related to network capacity, driving performance improvement and efficiency in project delivery.- Identify and deliver operational improvement opportunities in network capacity, focusing on inventory management, logistics strategy, and transportation optimization.- Monitor and optimize key network capacity metrics to ensure the smooth flow of goods or services through the supply chain network.A day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stockBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of program or project management experience- 5+ years of supply chain experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership ...

Sr Supply Chain Manager, LM Mid Term Planning, AMXL Supply Chain, NA AMXL Mid term Planning

Amazon Extra Large (AMXL) is a single-threaded organization with ownership of the end-to-end (E2E) customer experience for large, heavy, and bulky products. AMXL consolidates E2E supply chain: strategy, data analytics, tech, operations, warehousing, order fulfillment, transportation, and delivery. AMXL also offers special handling services such as Room of Choice delivery, Haul-Away, and Installation/Assembly for select items. AMXL currently operates in NA, EU, JP, and IN, with plans for further expansion.This role will have a unique opportunity to learn the end to end (E2E) Supply Chain processes and positively impact them to serve internal & external customers. The Amazon Extra Large (AMXL) Supply Chain team is looking for an experienced supply chain manager with a strong record of achieving results to develop and lead the organization’s mid-term planning cycles. Key job responsibilitiesDrive integration of the end to end (E2E) supply chain change management processes to deliver for internal & external customers.Lead network-wide projects and high-volume event planning and post-mortem.Work across the NA organization in a cross-functional environment with the forecasting teams, Fulfillment Centers, Sort Centers, Delivery Stations and Technology teamsDevelop standard planning process mechanisms for all AMXL planning cycles to document assumptions and initiatives that need to be executed to meet the plan, and organize a tracking mechanisms to follow initiative statuses.Monitor quality of the network initiatives implementation, monitor progress of initiatives and make changes to the plan to reflect in the latest quarterly guidanceFoster communication channels and collaboration with the different Supply Chain execution and Long-Term Planning teamsOverseegaps between teams, processes and systems, helping teams reduce exposure to classic failure modes assumptions, insufficient stakeholder review, etcDrive continuous improvement by identifying ways to streamline processes and reduce non-value added workActively seek collaboration & standardization of cadences/processes across business lines geographiesA day in the lifeThis role will be key in setting accurate Quarterly guidance targets and OP1 & OP2 plans partnering with Finance, Supply Chain execution, Long Term Planning, Last Mile Execution AMXL teams and MOP & SCOT teams. This role will support the Last Mile phase of planning horizons (OPx through QxG) and will be responsible for developing and maintaining plan over plan bridges.About the teamThe NA Supply Chain team is responsible for the end-to-end supply chain for AMXL, from inventory planning/placement, through fulfillment, middle-mile, last-mile delivery to the customer and back again through customer/vendor returns. Our mission is to set the benchmark for a world-class heavy/bulky supply chain in customer-experience, speed and cost.We care deeply and take explicit actions to improve the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion of our team. We are committed to continually raising the bar to build a team that embraces this commitment. We seek leaders that are wholeheartedly committed to this and will challenge us to raise the bar further.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience- 5+ years of program or project management experience- 2+ years of data visualization and reports tools experience- 3+ years of owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.) ...

Logistics Specialist, JAN Logistics

Be a part of operating the world’s largest cloud computing infrastructure. Amazon Web Services is seeking bright, motivated, hardworking individuals to fill Data center Logistics Specialist positions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and a commitment to Safety & Operational Excellence.Logistics Specialists monitor inventory levels to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained to support build and repair activities. They receive parts, maintain inventory, and check-out parts as needed to Data center Technicians and Engineers. They will also be responsible for loading and unloading shipments and transporting parts between different locations.This position involves frequent lifting of materials and products. Logistics Specialists will be required to keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of company. They must also maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safety of all work spaces. They must be available to work weekend shift work.Key job responsibilitiesA Logistics Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to the following tasks:• Submission of Merchandise Returns through vendor portals• Submission of Pick up Requests• Monitoring relatable ticket queues• Correspondence with internal and external stakeholders.• Prepare materials in a warehouse / data center environment• Virtual device movement in internal inventory system• Package materials for transport• Uphold cleanliness standards and expectations• Inventory counts & auditsAdditionally, this role may require travel between multiple sites within the same geographical region in a personal vehicle.About the teamAWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• High School or equivalent diploma • 18 years or older• Valid drivers license with reliable form of transportation ...

Materials Buyer, OpsTech Solutions

At Amazon, we strive to be Earth’s most customer-centric company where people can find and discover anything they want to buy online. We hire the world’s brightest minds, offering them an environment in which they can relentlessly improve the experience for customers. Innovation and creativity are built into the DNA of the company and are encouraged at all levels of employment. Every day we solve complex technical and business problems with ingenuity and simplicity. We’re making history and the good news is we’ve only just begun. OpsTech Solutions Supply Chain team is accountable to manage all IT infrastructure and end user equipment deployed across Amazon Fulfillment facilities globally. The team is responsible to provide end to end solution for this equipment that includes lifecycle management, change control, capital/demand planning, material management, Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) & liquidation. Our initiatives deliver on the solutions that power the physical fulfillment of our customers’ orders. This includes management of new site launches across the globe that directly supports shipping packages to millions of Amazon.com customers across the world. As a Materials Buyer, you will manage purchasing operations for IT hardware and services for the NA and Brazil Region. This position falls under the Material Management vertical of OpsTech Solutions Supply Chain team. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional partners to deliver value to the customer, meeting the scope, budget and timeline of the effort. Projects will be in disparate geographic locations, and require strong communication skills to coordinate onsite and remote work with teams across the globe. Key job responsibilities - Execute and/or manage Purchase Requisition / Purchase Order process for IT needs across the region. - Communicate with suppliers regarding forecasts, fulfillment and on time delivery. - Main point of contact for material issues both internal and external with suppliers. - Have a strong understanding of bill of material concept, processes and general discipline. - Understand key forecast inputs, trends and downstream impact on materials / availability. - Support all devices through New Project Intake (NPI) to end of life, establishing material strategies to support warranty requirements even beyond end of manufacturing. - Work collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers to implement strategic solutions to continually improve our material management processes. - Work closely with US / global suppliers to proactively eliminate shortages, as required. - Be responsible for monthly / quarterly metric reporting. This role may include up to 10% travel.This role is located in Nashville, TN.A day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Maternity and Parental Leave Options - Paid Time Off (PTO) - 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of supply chain experience- 2+ years of program or project management experience- Bachelor's Degree or 2+ years Amazon experience ...