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Supply Chain Product Lifecycle Manager, Networking Cables

Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


Supply Chain Product Lifecycle Manager, Networking

Job ID: 2776021 | Amazon Data Services, Inc. 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. The ISCaP Networking team is looking for a results-oriented Sr. Supply Chain Product Lifecycle Manager to own Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) activities for Networking materials. The Supply Chain PLM will drive hardware qualification activities with engineering counterparts, conduct NUDD reviews, own category SKU optimization, manage sustaining BOM configurations and lifecycle status changes, lead coordinate and execute last time buy and EOL plans, and partner with Sourcing, Supply Chain and engineering counterparts to ensure continuity of supply through optimal product lifecycle management. General Work Activities:

Create and execute end-to-end product lifecycle plan for the Networking materials in collaboration with Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Engineering counterparts. Drive qualification of second source or new revision hardware with rack integration partners as well as internal network engineering teams. Create and report out on qualification status and any 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 goals. A day in the life

As a Supply Chain PLM, you will be part of a three-pillar category team (Sourcing, Supply Chain, PLM) that will own end-to-end management of a specific category of networking hardware. 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. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s or an advanced degree in supply chain, business, product or program management, manufacturing, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field, or additional 8+ Years work experience in product management, supply chain, or sourcing of hardware in lieu of a degree. 4+ years of experience in product or program management (hardware), BOM management, hardware qualification, collaboration with engineering on product design, product launch, electronics manufacturing. 4+ years of experience with product or program management methodologies (ie. Critical Path, Agile) as well as data analysis tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, etc. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

MBA or advanced degree in engineering or other quantitative disciplines. 4+ years of experience in product or program management of networking hardware or related electronics, electronic components, original design manufacture (ODM) of networking equipment, personal computers, or servers. Broad supply chain experience, such as new product introduction, hardware and software qualification. Strong proficiency in analysis tools including Microsoft Excel, SQL, Tableau. Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer. Ability to think strategically and execute tactically with a bias for action. Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level internally and with suppliers. High degree of business ethics and accountability. Strong business and financial acumen. Experience leading negotiations for complex, mission critical technology. Strong communications (verbal and written) skills. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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