Sr. Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Custom Modules Job at Amazon in Austin

Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll 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!

We are seeking a supply chain manager to deliver the best operating, lowest cost infrastructure in the world. In this role, you will plan, coordinate and manage allocations of infrastructure components across multiple manufacturers and suppliers.

In this role, you will:

- Perform forecasting, demand analysis, material/inventory management, and manage supply buffers

- Understand manufacturing processes to verify supply commitments and reduce cycle times

- Work with component suppliers and server manufacturers to analyze, reconcile allocation and monitor changes and cancellations

- Participate in requirements gathering

- Understand the supply chain network and work with various analytics and software development teams, driving automation

- Develop analytical tools and dashboards to track metrics, monitor SLAs, and report findings

- Produce written recommendations and insights to inform key stakeholders of supply chain health and help shape solution design

Key job responsibilities

- Forecast generation and demand planning

- Allocations of AWS material from inventory hubs to suppliers

- Requirement and Specification reviews with Hardware Engineering

- Ocean, air, and ground transportation planning

- Supply heatmap generation

About the team

Diverse 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, hasnt followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

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, hasnt followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, dont let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

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, theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, its 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 Growth

Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelors or an advanced degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field.

- 6+ years of work experience in supply chain, planning, procurement, manufacturing or 4+ years with an advanced degree.

- 3+ years of experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, etc.

- 2+ years of experience in program, project, or product management, or leading an implementation of a product.

Preferred Qualifications

- MBA or advanced degree in engineering, supply chain or other quantitative disciplines.

- Experience in data centers, an infrastructure service provider or similar technology company.

- Global Supply Chain Experience

- Fluent in multiple languages preferred

- 10+ years of relevant supply chain experience

- Understanding of the implications of different operational choices to guide teams and leadership to best solutions for the organization

- Analytical skills with a high degree of proficiency in data mining.

- Able to model supply chain strategies to define cost and performance impacts, trade-offs, and risks

- Ability to think big and drive innovation throughout the supply chain

- Must be analytical and have a passion for diving deep

- Effectively communicate relevant information at all levels of the organization

- Leadership and coaching skills

- Experience creating an innovative global supply strategy for the organization resulting in a tangible benefit to the business

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.