Supply Chain/Transportation Management

Amazon’s Transportation Operations team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transportation Lead Specialist to assist in the management of daily freight movements flowing into and out of our North American fulfillment centers and our associated fulfillment network. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, and to have a positive impact on Amazon, our transportation partners and ultimately our customers. When network disruptions happen, you’ll be at the forefront of helping the network/transportation partners clear those issues and ensure our customers get shipments on time.An ideal candidate has a background in transportation and excellent program management skills. They have the ability to pull and analyze data with ease, drive process improvements, standardize our processes and eliminate the root cause of defects within the current systems. This job will require exceptional communication skills while having the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment. Key job responsibilities- Continual, tactical communication with external customers (Carriers, Vendors/Suppliers) and internal customers (Retail, Finance, Software Support, Fulfillment Centers).- Excellent communication, both verbal and written as you will be required to create a narrative outlining your weekly findings and the variances to goals, and present these finding in a review forum.- Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, while measuring and identifying activities performed.- Lead initiatives to re-engineer business processes and identify and eliminate root causes of defects in order to drive efficiency in Amazon’s transportation operations.- Must be able to systematically escalate problems or variance in the information and data to the relevant owners and teams and follow through on the resolutions to ensure they are delivered.- Ability to pull data from numerous databases (using Excel, Access, SQL (Structured Query Language) and/or other data management systems) and to perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.- Perform leadership functions for the team, including regular 1:1 coaching and development sessions and directing the team as needed during the work day.- Develop performance metrics to assist with driving business results.- Ability to scope out business and functional requirements for the Amazon tech teams who create and enhance the software systems and tools we use.- Must be able to quickly understand the business impact of the trends and make decisions that make sense based on available data.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High school or equivalent diploma- 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 ...

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization.How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what’s to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos).If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you.Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!Prime Air is Global Commodity Manager has an important role in ensuring that 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. This candidate will work with multiple business functions in a team environment.Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.Key job responsibilitiesManaging overall supplier relationships including supply chain commodity strategy, sourcing, supplier performance, capability, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, cost and quality improvements. Working with technical operations, engineering, and program teams on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements ensuring sourcing strategies meet the technical capabilities, cost, and business goals.Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for communicating forecast and capacity requirements for sustaining and new products.Guiding the purchasing and planning teams by monitoring supplier performance and addressing supply and/or quality issues.Aligning supplier strategies to Robotics goals for sustaining production and new product.Development and execution of global commodity strategies that align business requirements with supplier capabilities.Maintaining monthly supplier scorecards and conducting quarterly executive business reviews.This position is either Austin or Seattle based and will required 5 days a week in the office work schedule; this position may have up to 25% travel (domestic & international) per month in the monthly hours.A day in the lifeThe GCM will work with a cross functional team including representation from Manufacturing Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Advance Quality Engineering, Program Management, Finance and Legal.The GCM in this role will own and cultivate relationships with a broad range of suppliers focused on Hardware components (Fasteners, labels, tape, adhesives, general tools required at the FC) used in conjunction with robotic drive units and work cells to move packages efficiently within Amazon FC's. The GCM will also support ad-hoc sourcing requests on other commodities within the team (Metals, Castings & Plastic Components).Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.About the teamThe team consists of global sourcing professionals from various career and educational backgrounds including Automotive, Consumer Products, Technology and Aerospace. Educational background diversity consisting of Finance, Engineering and Supply Chain Management.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated supply chain, procurement, and/or contract management experience• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field. • Experience in supply chain, commodity, and supplier management in a high volume, global sourcing and operations manufacturing environment. • Experience working with a global supply base of high-volume hardware, metal, casting and plastic component suppliers, raw materials management and other related activities.• Review and understand engineering design documents for mechanical components. • Experience developing, leading, and executing global commodity strategies focused on supplier cost, risk, and lead time reduction strategies. • Experience with contract negotiation and execution with high volume domestic and internationally based suppliers.• Technical, analytical, and management skills to lead RFQs, supplier selection, supplier capacity planning, and supplier risk identification/mitigation in NPI programs. ...

Amazon’s Transportation Operations team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transportation Lead Specialist to assist in the management of daily freight movements flowing into and out of our North American fulfillment centers and our associated fulfillment network. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, and to have a positive impact on Amazon, our transportation partners and ultimately our customers. When network disruptions happen, you’ll be at the forefront of helping the network/transportation partners clear those issues and ensure our customers get shipments on time.An ideal candidate has a background in transportation and excellent program management skills. They have the ability to pull and analyze data with ease, drive process improvements, standardize our processes and eliminate the root cause of defects within the current systems. This job will require exceptional communication skills while having the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment. Key job responsibilities- Continual, tactical communication with external customers (Carriers, Vendors/Suppliers) and internal customers (Retail, Finance, Software Support, Fulfillment Centers).- Excellent communication, both verbal and written as you will be required to create a narrative outlining your weekly findings and the variances to goals, and present these finding in a review forum.- Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, while measuring and identifying activities performed.- Lead initiatives to re-engineer business processes and identify and eliminate root causes of defects in order to drive efficiency in Amazon’s transportation operations.- Must be able to systematically escalate problems or variance in the information and data to the relevant owners and teams and follow through on the resolutions to ensure they are delivered.- Ability to pull data from numerous databases (using Excel, Access, SQL (Structured Query Language) and/or other data management systems) and to perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.- Perform leadership functions for the team, including regular 1:1 coaching and development sessions and directing the team as needed during the work day.- Develop performance metrics to assist with driving business results.- Ability to scope out business and functional requirements for the Amazon tech teams who create and enhance the software systems and tools we use.- Must be able to quickly understand the business impact of the trends and make decisions that make sense based on available data.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High school or equivalent diploma- 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 ...

AWS 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) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS’ Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!AWS is looking for an experienced professional who loves technology, is hungry for driving change and looking to make a Global impact. Come armed with your knowledge for a position where you will own, build, and run technology sourcing and operations and engage with multiple teams to drive plans and execution to satisfy the demanding needs of a high growth industry impacting markets worldwide. This is a great opportunity for someone who obsesses over customers, thinks long-term and get things done.Our AWS procurement team is looking for a results-oriented individual to assume responsibility for launching new Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) products, geography expansions and contract manufacturing. Our Supply Chain Product Managers are responsible for developing Sourcing Strategies and clear action plans to support the launch of new products and sustainment of existing products as we meet and exceed customer demand. In this role you will lead internal and supplier engagements across Supply Chain, Engineering and Business organizations while diving deep into the technologies and operations both from a product and Supply Chain perspective. You will analyze trends involving the industry players – vendors, customers, and technology to develop strategies to reduce cost, minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and utilize emerging opportunities, allowing AWS to meet and exceed its goals.Skills:- Extensive knowledge of supply chain, PCBA manufacturing, product lifecycle management, roadmap planning, and product requirement decision making.- Entrepreneurial drive, and proven ability take ownership and influence others.- Proven ability to drive cohesion and collaboration among many different people & functions.- Exceptional communication skills which includes clear written and verbal communication as well as the ability to listen effectively.- Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer.- Demonstrable capability to negotiate requirements and decisions effectively across a diverse range of teams and to lead through influence.- Proven ability to execute in all phases of the product development life cycle, resulting in high-quality hardware products, delivered on time.- Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner, seeking out areas that need attention, rather than being asked to look at specific problem areas.Key job responsibilities- Lead supply chain new Amazon Custom Component Finished Goods assembly introduction efforts within specific goals for product launches, supply chain design, schedule, cost, quality, availability and order cycle time goals.- Engage with design and manufacturing partners and internal teams to create, implement and maintain product/configuration management processes- Matrix manage team members from across all functions to develop new product plans and sustaining processes. Typical functions to interact with include Global Commodity Managers, Global Supply Managers, Technical PM, SQE, Supply Chain, DFX, Finance, etc.- Represent ISCaP with the product design teams. Use production expertise to influence and negotiate for design for supply chain.- Communicate project status updates to various project stakeholders, including team members and executives. Synthesize a multitude of issues into a clear, concise and focused message. Present with confidence and brevity.- Drive improved visibility around transition planning events, especially as they relate to End of Marketing (EOM), End of Sales (EOS) and End of Production (EOP).About the teamDiverse Experiences AWS 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. Why AWSAmazon 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.Diverse ExperiencesAmazon 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.Work/Life BalanceWe 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.Inclusive Team CultureHere 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.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe’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- Bachelor’s or an advanced degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field- 5+ years of PCBA Supply chain/manufacturing experience- 6+ years of work experience in program, project, or product management, or leading an implementation of a technical products, or 4+ with advanced degree- 3+ years of experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, etc. ...

Join Amazon's dynamic environment as a 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 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.A day in the lifeJoin Amazon's dynamic North America Destination Operations team as a Supply Chain Manager I, where you'll play a crucial role in optimizing our global logistics network. In this position, you'll facilitate information flow between various stakeholders, resolve potential issues affecting lead times and delivery accuracy, and make real-time decisions that impact Amazon's supply chain efficiency. This exciting opportunity allows you to be at the forefront of Amazon's growth, applying your expertise in transportation and logistics to drive innovation and excellence.As a Supply Chain Manager I, you'll start your day by reviewing critical metrics and addressing any immediate concerns. Throughout the day, you'll engage in tactical communications with carriers, transloaders, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations. You'll analyze data from various sources, make data-driven decisions, and provide ad hoc reporting as needed. Your problem-solving skills will be put to the test as you navigate time-sensitive issues and work towards resolutions. By the end of the day, you'll have contributed significantly to the efficiency of Amazon's supply chain operations.About the teamThe North America Destination Operations team is at the heart of Amazon's logistics network, managing daily freight movements into ports and fulfillment centers across Canada and Mexico. We're a fast-paced, high-growth area focused on continuous improvement and innovation. Our team values data-driven decision-making, exceptional communication, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. By joining us, you'll be part of a group that's shaping the future of global logistics and contributing to Amazon's mission of being Earth's most customer-centric company.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- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field- 2+ years of supply chain 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.)- Knowledge of SQL- Demonstrated experience in carrier management, including capacity planning and performance monitoring ...

Come join our Grocery Distribution team!The Amazon Grocery Logistics (AGL) Supply Chain organization is responsible for building the next generation supply chain for Amazon’s physical grocery stores and online grocery fulfillment. Come be a part of a 100+ Distribution Center and Fulfillment Center network across North America and Europe – serving customers in as fast as 60 minutes!As part of the AGL Supply Chain organization, the Grocery Distribution Center (DC) supply chain team is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to continue growing and improving our grocery DC supply chain.Amazon's grocery offerings are designed to get customers what they want as quickly as possible – whether customers are shopping in our grocery stores or ordering online to their doorstep. With ultra-fast delivery becoming increasingly important for customers, DCs represent a critical link in the supply chain to enable low-cost sourcing, storage and replenishment of merchandise to our fulfillment center and physical stores network. Our mission is to support the scalable growth of ultra-fast delivery to our customers while meeting instock, quality and selection availability goals. If this mission and the challenge of building a new supply chain in an innovative, fun and high-growth environment is exciting to you, then we would love to talk to you!The Supply Chain Manager will own regional execution of the DC to fulfillment center supply chain and be responsible for critical metrics including DC instock, DC to store transportation cost, and DC capacity utilization. You will partner closely with other Amazon teams such as Amazon Grocery Retail, DC Operations, technology partners and Finance in order to delight customers and meet our goals. We will also look to you for evaluation and implementation of new processes and execution technology products that will improve our supply chain and scale our operation for future growth.This role can be located in any of the following corporate office locations: Seattle (WA), Nashville (TN), Santa Monica (CA), Irvine (CA), or Arlington (VA).Key job responsibilitiesKey job responsibilities- Develop the overall program strategy, tactically driving teams in and outside of your organization to deliver.- Solve ambiguous problems and proactively identify and mitigate risks (before they become roadblocks).- Oversee gaps between teams, processes and systems, helping teams reduce exposure to classic failure modes (e.g., requirements not sufficiently understood or documented, ineffective cross-team collaboration, long-term impact(s) from third-party solutions, security not considered, insufficient stakeholder review, etc.).- Work autonomously in an ambiguous environment, seeking to understand business problems, automation limitations, scaling factors, boundary conditions and reasons behind leadership decisions.- Develop, implement, and govern KPI reporting for a portfolio of programs, providing visibility to the milestones, and performance across all projects.- Work with program managers, business leaders and executive teams to communicate and impact critical business initiatives.- Engage other Amazon business units globally to share best practices and improve end to end outcomes for Amazon customers.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 Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) PlanLearn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stockBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of supply chain experience- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field ...

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 Semiconductors (FPGAs, MCUs, CPUs, ASICs, Memories and other core components) 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%.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 Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 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- Bachelor's degree in business economics, engineering, analytics, mathematics, statistics, information technology or equivalent- 7+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, and supplier management in a high-volume, global manufacturing environment.- 5+ years of direct experience working with a global supply base of the relevant commodity.- Ability to review and understand engineering requirements and design documents for mechanical and electro-mechanical parts.- Experience developing, leading, and executing global supplier cost, risk, and lead time reduction strategies.- Demonstrated use of technical, analytical, and management skills to lead RFQs, supplier selection, supplier capacity planning, and supplier risk identification/mitigation in NPI programs. ...

Amazon is seeking an experienced Logistics Specialist to oversee AMER carrier performance management for OTS Supply Chain Global Transportation and Logistics. This position will involve working closely with business teams across the organization and worldwide to create and implement supply chain solutions for both new programs and current operations. The main objective of this role is to use data to insist on high standards of performance from OTS carriers. This role will drive solutions that enhance the efficiency and scalability of OpsTech Solutions, while also supporting regional operations partnersKey job responsibilities- Conduct deep dive analysis of performance combining internal and external data sources- Must be able to systematically resolve problems with data integrity and follow through on the resolutions to ensure they are delivered.- Must be able to work senior leadership in conducting carrier MBR and QBR's. - Must be able to report key business health metrics and observations in business reviews. - Must be able to quickly understand the business impact of the trends and make good quality data driven decisions.- Prioritize, optimize and deliver timely updates for all key metrics- Graphically visualize data to allow easy access to large sets of information and understanding for a broad range of people- Develop automation solutions for reports, tools and processes- Deliver operational improvements using data driven approach to root cause analysis and solution design- Continual, tactical communication with both external customers (Carriers, Vendors/Suppliers) and internal customers (OTS, Finance, Regional Logistics, OTS Rapid Asset Deployment Centers).- Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, while measuring and identifying activities performedA 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- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field- Experience in program or project management- 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 with Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques- Experience in supply chain ...

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 Industrial Automation and Controls (PLCs, Industrial PCs, Data Processing, Network Switches and firewall, Safety Systems and I/O devices) 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%.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 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- 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. ...

AWS 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) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS’ Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a highly effective candidate to identify, create, develop and integrate innovative technology to deliver the best operating, lowest cost infrastructure in the world. This individual will lead the technical engagement and operations for our SSD and HDD storage devices in order to meets our customers' rapidly growing infrastructure needs. Successful candidates will bring strong knowledge of Storage industry and related semiconductor supply chains, a strong engineering background of Storage devices, a proven ability to lead a team that program manages technology operations, and effectively operate at any level of the organization (up to senior executives). AWS serves over a million active customers in more than 190 countries. We are steadily expanding global infrastructure to help our customers achieve lower latency and higher throughput. As our customers grow their businesses, AWS will continue to provide infrastructure that meets their global requirements.Professional traits that are necessary for Amazon leaders: - Capable of managing a high level of complexity and ambiguity. - Works broadly across organizations, both internal and external to drive aligned approaches. - Deep engineering knowledge of SSD and HDD storage devices. - Expects and requires innovation of her/his team- Has passion and convictions and the innate ability to inspire passion in others- Strong results orientationKey job responsibilities- Lead a team that delivers a highly complex Storage device qualification program.- Develop and implement cross functional technical engagement strategies for our Storage components that support the supply chain for AWS hardware infrastructure.- Understand the industry and technology trends, and uses this knowledge to innovate on behalf of our customers.- Identify key technology trends in the industry and drive supplier product roadmaps and execute on strategic initiatives in those products.- Develop negotiations strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable technical engagements with suppliers.- Responsible to provide weekly core-team updates, deliver executive level updates on a monthly basis, and will be responsible for vendor escalations in order to resolve any technical issues related to Storage.- Present to senior leadership via written narratives.About the teamAmazon 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- Bachelor's degree- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition- Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product- Experience technical product management ...

AWS 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) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS’ Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!The Networking team is looking for a results-oriented Sr. Supply Chain Product Lifecycle Manager to own Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) activities for Optical Modules. The Sr. Supply Chain PLM will drive hardware qualification activities with engineering counterparts, develop technical product roadmaps, conduct NUDD reviews, own category SKU optimization, manage sustaining BOM configurations and lifecycle status changes, coordinate and execute last time buy and EOL plans, and partner with Sourcing, Supply Chain and engineering counterparts to ensure continuity of supply through effective lifecycle management of our portfolio of optical modules.General Work Activities: - Create and execute end-to-end product lifecycle plan for optical modules in collaboration for Sourcing, Supply Chain and Engineering counterparts- Develop and collaborate on product roadmap with engineering and sourcing counterparts- Drive qualification of second source or new revision hardware with network hardware engineering counterparts as well as networking deployment teams- Drive product portfolio qualification strategy and mitigate risks to meeting qualification timeline - Conduct New Unique Difficult Different (NUDD) review of second source components- Align new hardware feature requirements from internal network engineering teams and hardware development engineering teams- Rationalize SKU portfolio to avoid redundant SKUs while ensuring optimal multi-source coverage- Align SKU portfolio strategy with supply chain and engineering counterparts- Manage BOM configurations and lifecycle status changes- Align on ramp plan with engineering and supply chain for new products- Create and align end of life and last time buy plans for SKUs that are phasing out- Develop subject matter expertise in the category of networking hardware you manage to advise engineering, sourcing and supply chain counterparts on optimal lifecycle strategies - Influence business partners, suppliers, and executive leaders to achieve product lifecycle management goalsKey job responsibilitiesAs a Sr. Tech Supply Chain PLM, this role acts as a critical liaison and program manager to align technical qualification activities with engineering and supply chain. This role manages optical modules as a portfolio, planning and executing their introduction, qualification, launch, and end of life activities. This role interacts with suppliers, engineering, and supply chain counterparts on a daily basis and leverages technical knowledge of hardware as well as supply chain acumen to help the business flow.A day in the lifeAs a Sr. Supply Chain PLM, you will be part of a three-pillar category team (Sourcing, Supply Chain, PLM) that will own end-to-end management optical modules. You will participate in technical engineering reviews, collaborate on sourcing strategies, advise on supply chain objectives, drive qualifications across multiple engineering teams, coordinate with component and rack integrations suppliers and own program reporting to executive leaders. Your role is fundamental to optimal product management of cloud networking hardware. You will develop deep and practical knowledge of the hardware you manage as well as its application in the AWS network. In this role you will be looking at "what's next" on the technology roadmap so you can build a lifecycle strategy to support it.About the teamDiverse Experiences AWS 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. Why AWSAmazon 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.Diverse ExperiencesAmazon 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.Work/Life BalanceWe 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.Inclusive Team CultureHere 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.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe’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.You will join a team of highly capable and driven sourcing and supply chain managers who have experience from inside and outside the tech/networking industry. We are continually diving deeper into the supply chain and product design with our engineering and ODM partners. Although we have a ways to go, we have a heavy focus on automation and tools creation. We encourage and empower our team members be "builders", just as much as we are sourcing, supply, and product lifecycle managers. This is a great place to apply and enhance your knowledge of technology, take ownership for your space, and grow into a future leader.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules ...

Amazon Logistics aims to leverage optimization techniques and data analysis to innovate a last mile delivery network. Last Mile seeks a Supply Chain Manager, Capacity Planning to lead in the space of capacity planning across traditional and crowd sourced delivery service and sort models. Responsibilities: - Leading end-to-end network initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. - Developing the network strategy for new initiatives - Analyzing data on upstream connections using SQL, Tableau, and Excel - Defining metrics to measure and monitor supply chain performance, inbound flows and transportation metrics - Interacting with and influencing field operations leaders. - Working with Research Scientists and Data Engineers to develop planning models to optimize for cost while meeting capacity needs. - Working with technology teams and product managers to develop new tools and systems to support the growth of the business.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of program or project management experience- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams- Bachelor's degree ...

Amazon’s Transportation Operations team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transportation Lead Specialist to assist in the management of daily freight movements flowing into and out of our North American fulfillment centers and our associated fulfillment network. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, and to have a positive impact on Amazon, our transportation partners and ultimately our customers. When network disruptions happen, you’ll be at the forefront of helping the network/transportation partners clear those issues and ensure our customers get shipments on time.An ideal candidate has a background in transportation and excellent program management skills. They have the ability to pull and analyze data with ease, drive process improvements, standardize our processes and eliminate the root cause of defects within the current systems. This job will require exceptional communication skills while having the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment. Key job responsibilities- Continual, tactical communication with external customers (Carriers, Vendors/Suppliers) and internal customers (Retail, Finance, Software Support, Fulfillment Centers).- Excellent communication, both verbal and written as you will be required to create a narrative outlining your weekly findings and the variances to goals, and present these finding in a review forum.- Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, while measuring and identifying activities performed.- Lead initiatives to re-engineer business processes and identify and eliminate root causes of defects in order to drive efficiency in Amazon’s transportation operations.- Must be able to systematically escalate problems or variance in the information and data to the relevant owners and teams and follow through on the resolutions to ensure they are delivered.- Ability to pull data from numerous databases (using Excel, Access, SQL (Structured Query Language) and/or other data management systems) and to perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.- Perform leadership functions for the team, including regular 1:1 coaching and development sessions and directing the team as needed during the work day.- Develop performance metrics to assist with driving business results.- Ability to scope out business and functional requirements for the Amazon tech teams who create and enhance the software systems and tools we use.- Must be able to quickly understand the business impact of the trends and make decisions that make sense based on available data.- Calls will be monitored and recorded for training and compliance purposes.”BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High school or equivalent diploma- 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 ...

Amazon is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transportation Specialist to assist in the resolution of stakeholder issues of daily freight movements flowing into and out of our North American fulfillment centers and our associated fulfillment network. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team in a huge growth area for Amazon.An ideal candidate has a background in transportation and excellent data driven problem resolution skills. He/she/they have the ability to pull and analyze data with ease, drive process improvements, standardize our processes and eliminate the root cause of defects within the current systems. This job will require exceptional communication skills while having the ability to work independently in a high pressure environment.Key job responsibilities - Continual, tactical communication with external customers (Carriers, Vendors/Suppliers) and internal customers (Retail, Finance, Software Support, Fulfillment Centers) - Ability to pull data from numerous databases (using Excel, Access, SQL and/or other data management systems) and to perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed - Publish performance metrics to assist with driving business results - Identify and eliminate root causes of defects in order to drive efficiency in Amazon’s transportation operations - Must be able to quickly understand the business impact of the trends and make decisions that make sense based on available data - Must be able to systematically escalate problems or variance in the information and data to the relevant owners and teams and follow through on the resolutions to ensure they are delivered - Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, while measuring and identifying activities performed - Excellent communication, both verbal and written as you will be required to create a narrative outlining your weekly findings and the variances to goals, and present these finding in a review forumA 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- 1+ years of working with computers and Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) experience- High school or equivalent diploma- Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays- Are 18 years of age or older ...

Amazon’s Ops Tech Solutions Supply Chain (OTS-SC) plans, sources, makes and delivers IT equipment necessary to empower Amazon’s Worldwide Stores Business. OTS-SC responsibilities include Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Scheduling, Capital planning, Risk management, Sourcing, Order processing, Warehousing, Assembly, Provisioning, Transportation, Repair, Replacement and Disposal of IT equipment. Within OTS, the Inventory and Asset Management team is responsible for standardizing and streamlining inventory and asset management processes across First, Middle and Last Mile customers as well as internal warehousing and assembly locations. This role will work cross-functionally with different technical and non-technical stakeholder groups such as Engineering, Deployment, Field and Supply Chain to deep dive existing process opportunities and develop improved process flows for inventory and asset management for both deployed and un-deployed assets. The role will also stand up new processes due to lack of existing process infrastructure and write data-driven strategy papers to get leadership alignment. Additionally, this role will develop metrics to define and measure success of the processes being set up. This is an exciting opportunity to develop processes from scratch and identify untapped opportunities that will enable OTS to reduce cost, drive simplification and efficiency. This position will work with multiple stakeholders from different teams across the globe, building scalable and sustainable solutions. Key job responsibilities- Develop standardized inventory processes for audits, cycle counts and roll-out implementation, monitoring and training in collaboration with stakeholder teams. - Develop data-driven inventory thresholds for IT spares, dictating what to hold, how much to hold and where to hold across a network of 5000+ facilities. - Develop inventory compliance mechanism for facilities not in compliance with inventory process and policy.- Reduce existing excess and obsolete inventory and develop process and system enhancements to prevent future accumulation.- Develop phased program plans with milestones and deliverables for the achievement of inventory and asset management program objectives. - Assess process and system gaps and formulate business requirement documents (BRDs) to support system enhancements/integration related.- Develop automated mechanisms to track and report inventory metrics as part of organization wide business and financial reviews. - Effectively communicate to senior leadership through white papers, program status updates and monthly/quarterly business review documents. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations, supply chain, transportation logistics- 4+ years of supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience- 4+ 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- 3+ years of leading large complex programs experience- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL ...

AWS 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’ Infrastructure Supply Chain and Procurement team is looking for experienced professionals to help build the world’s premier cloud computing platform. We are looking for a candidate with engineering and manufacturing experience capable of operating in a fast paced, ever changing environment. Our NPI team works closely with our engineering and deployment teams, suppliers, and data center operations to launch new products and manage transitions. They are also responsible for integrating across supply chain commodity managers to maintain continuity of supply while minimizing risk for excess and obsolete materials. - Executes strategic plans that improve service, productivity and quality, and that align to the overall organizational and customer vision. - Develop and implement systems of accountability to ensure ongoing, measurable performance improvement. - Understand the technical requirements of our partners and work closely with the internal development teams to guide the direction of the supply chain activities. - Prepare and give detailed data-driven business reviews to senior management, focused on new product launches or transitions. - Drive strategic BOM reviews and qualifications with internal teams.AWS 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.AWS 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.Key job responsibilities• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to juggle multiple requirements and responsibilities, and to concisely and clearly communicate with internal and external stakeholders.• In this role you will be interacting with senior AWS leaders on a regular basis, and will be synthesizing complex program information into actionable updates to drive alignment across engineering, supply chain, and procurement teams.• You own the supply chain strategy for your NPI program, and are responsible for material readiness during prototype and qualification, and developing a plan to scale production for launch.About the teamDiverse Experiences AWS 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. Why AWSAmazon 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.Diverse ExperiencesAmazon 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.Work/Life BalanceWe 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.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture • We are experienced supply chain professionals from multiple industries, bringing together our insights to provide a scalable and actionable plan for critical AWS hardware.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- 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience- 5+ years of professional or military experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules ...

Join Amazon's dynamic environment as a 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 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 supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field- 2+ 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. ...

Amazon is seeking an industry proven and detail oriented 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 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- 2+ years of program or project management experience- 2+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- 2+ 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 ...

Amazon is seeking an industry proven and detail oriented Principal 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 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 responsibilitiesKey job responsibilities• Partner with Innovation & Design (I&D) team to explore new technologies to automate Amazon Logistics (AMZL) delivery stations’ stow and pick processes and lead the Supply Chain effort including Suppliers sourcing, selection, qualification, cost negotiation and delivery from technology development to pilot and future scaling.• Develop the scaling strategy with cross functional teams inclusive of Business Development, Legal, Design, Advanced Robotics, etc. to develop options for sourcing and deploying automated stow and pick solutions across global last mile network• Partner with I&D team to create a detailed requirements and roadmap document for the target technologies. Builds mechanisms and leads initiatives to ensure that suppliers’ costs meets or exceeds established payback goals. Constantly seeks ways to reduce spending and demonstrates the ability to advise business owners on whether a given purchase is reasonable and justified.• Develop and implement Supply Chain strategy, works with cross-functional teams to ensure that strategies are executed, and effectively communicates in both written and verbal format to gain customer and supplier buy-in to drive them towards anticipated outcomes• Determines which suppliers should be positioned for long-term contracts based on the suppliers’ overall qualification and value to the business and establishes and implements strategies for partnering with these suppliersBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 7+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- 7+ years of program or project management experience- 7+ years of managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership experience- 7+ years of working cross functionally across several teams experience- 10+ years of supply chain experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements ...

Amazon is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to own 3PL and carrier performance management for external warehousing and the transportation of IT assets across various programs. This role will require collaboration with business teams across the company and around the world to develop and implement supply chain solutions for new products/programs and existing operations. The primary function of this role is to define and deliver global solutions that enhance the speed and scalability of OpsTech Solutions and support our global operations partners.Key job responsibilities• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and carriers to ensure optimal performance and reliability.• Collaborate with finance teams to successfully plan and manage transportation and warehousing projected spending.• Engage in daily communication with transportation providers and internal inventory stakeholders within Amazon.• Partner with GTL regional logistics teams in the transportation of Amazon IT assets.• Monitor and track carrier and 3PL performance to promptly resolve any issues that arise.• Provide proactive reporting to customers and key stakeholders.• Develop comprehensive transportation plans for new projects as they emerge.• Drive global standardization of fulfillment practices, business processes, and reporting by working with operations, finance, engineering, and supply chain stakeholders.• Form and lead cross-functional project teams to plan, organize, manage, and execute complex projects across multiple organizations and stakeholders.• Innovate for significant improvements in quality, cost, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).• Collaborate with key operational experts across the company to lead, support, and influence new business initiatives.• Participate in weekly, monthly and quarterly business reviews and vendor score-carding to ensure alignment with cost and business objectives.• Strengthen partnerships with current transportation providers and identify potential new providers.• Prepare and present detailed, data-driven business reviews to senior management.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- 3+ years of program or project management experience- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements- 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 ...