Head of Supply Chain Strategy Power and Cooling, Power and Cooling

Job Requirements:7+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience7+ years of program or project management experience7+ years of managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership experience7+ years of working cross functionally across several teams experience10+ years of supply chain experienceBachelor's degreeExperience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardizationExperience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvementsAWS 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 Head of Global Supply Chain Strategy for Power and Cooling is responsible for developing clear organizational action plans to drive the most nimble, agile, and resilient supply chains. Enabling to achieve the best availability of equipment and solutions at the lowest total cost of ownership in order to fuel the exponential growth across our Data Centers as we meet and exceed customer demand. In this role you will lead internal and external engagements across Supply Chain, Engineering and Business organizations diving deep into the technologies and operations both from a product and supply chain perspective. You will analyze trends involving the industry suppliers, customers, and technology to develop strategies to secure supply, reduce cost, minimize risk, and utilize emerging opportunities, allowing AWS to meet and exceed its goals. You will be part of the conceptual development of future and existing data center architecture design changes as a supply chain subject matter expert influencing the supply base technological road maps to align with the long-term AWS vision.Key Job Responsibilities:Develop and implement cross-organizational strategies at a global scaleDrive innovation through the supply chain influencing industry practices and technologies at a multi-category – portfolio level.Lead the organizations design for excellence (DFX) approach development and executionBe a key member of the global basis of design (BOD) committee orchestrating the analysis of design change impacts to the supply chain for the overall category portfolio under the Power and Cooling organization.Requires travel up to 15% of the year.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related quantitative field10+ years professional experience in supply chain and operations5+ years building and leading successful operations teamsPreferred Qualifications:MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Management, or Technology preferredAbility to work with teams at all levels of the organizationExperience in data center capital equipment supply chainsOutstanding oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.Exceptional analytical and project management skillsExhibits excellent business judgmentAbout the Team: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.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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Inclusive Team Culture: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.Mentorship and Career Growth: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.Additional Requirement:Experience delivering projects within scope, time, budget and qualityAmazon 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

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