Buying, Planning, & Instock 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.This position is located in Seattle, WA, Arlington, VA or Austin, TX. 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 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.ISCaP's Power & Cooling (PAC) team is seeking a results-oriented individual with strong business judgement skills and experience working with internal and external stakeholders to own material planning for Data Center Power & Cooling Equipment. Our Material Planning Managers are high-energy self-starters that are excited to work across different functions to deliver power and cooling equipment to our data centers globally. As a member of the Power and Cooling Supply Chain Management Team, you will manage the Americas materials and orders supporting AWS Data Center build projects. This role's primary responsibility is to maintain unconstrained supply on a global scale for the responsible regions and work with our internal customers and business partners to audit and track inventory status and materials from Purchase Order Placed to delivery and drive the appropriate supply strategies to deliver continuity of supply.Key job responsibilitiesDiverse 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.- Own the end-to-end planning process for delivering power and cooling equipment in the assigned region. Drive the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, which includes performing demand planning, supply planning, and ensuring there is interlock between demand and supply.- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for supply chain planning, forecasting demand, and coordinating procurement activities.- Responsible for change management and coordinate changes to purchase orders and delivery schedules with global supply managers, sourcing managers, and internal customers.- Partner with data center demand planning team to capture customer demand and plan for equipment delivery using supplier lead times.- Responsible for tracking and mitigating risks related to material planning or equipment delivery. - Own business reviews and metrics to support improved decision making and on-time deliveries across business partners and stakeholders. Identify factors impacting the timely communication of purchase orders.- Own performance metrics covering on-time delivery, manufacturing lead times, shipping lead times, and for all builds within your regions.- Be single point of contact for internal customers for long lead equipment planning and delivery.- Resolve issues related to damaged, missing, or poor-quality deliveries requiring immediate replacements or field service.- Lead cross-functional projects to meet commitments and objectives while managing plans.- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to lower risks and reduce lead times.- Influence partner processes, technologies, and policies to achieve mutual benefits for both organizations in a sustainable manner.A day in the lifeThe successful candidate will embody the following:- Clearly communicate plans to a wide range of stakeholders in a concise yet informative manner. This includes but not limited to, communicating status, sharing risks, obtaining approvals or gaining buy-in for a proposal. - Embody a pioneering spirit through a hands-on approach and willingness to develop processes in our fast-paced startup environment. You will simultaneously drive results while establishing sustainable systems.- Be a strong customer advocate and deliver performance improvement through customers lens.- Define clear data requirements and metrics by collaborating across teams. Successfully implement end to end tracking to quickly identify any risks or deficiencies.- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and an exceptional ability to juggle competing priorities.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 in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain or related fields - 6+ years of experience in supply chain management, material planning and/or supply planning role ...

The Amazon Fresh Private BrandsGrocery team is looking for a Sr Supply Chain Manager based in Seattle WA or New York.Do you have a passion for consumers, branding, and food? Are you excited by the desire to build something new? Do you see a clear path where others see roadblocks? Would you rather break the mold to do something right than settle for the status quo? Amazon Fresh Private Brands (AFPB) is looking for a talented, driven and highly analytical leader with proven experience to drive process improvements and thought leadership in supply chain planning. You will join a high-powered, fun & collaborative work environment on the private brands team where you will help build and scale our business within both physical stores and online channels.The Sr. Supply Chain Manager, AFPB will be responsible for leading strategies to maximize customer experience, sales, margin and turns, as well as minimize risk of shrink. You will use data to influence others and build scalable systems & processes, rather than just addressing single issues. You will play a critical role in delivering the optimal customer experience by ensuring we have the right product quantities, in the right places, at the right time. To achieve this mission, you will work to continuously optimize our end-to-end supply chain with a focus on inventory health and strong execution of exceptional demand events (e.g. new item launches; promotional events; seasonal programs; and discontinuations).Key job responsibilitiesThe successful candidate must be highly organized and possess strong analytical and process design capabilities. They are able to self-manage competing priorities, driving both strategic and tactical activities in parallel, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong candidates will have knowledge in fundamental business principles and previous relevant experience. The ideal candidate is able to lead and influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a customer-centric philosophy.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- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience- Experience working with complex data sets- Experience communicating results to senior leadership- 5+ years of with Excel experience ...

We are looking for a curious, customer obsessed, driven and creative individual to join the Amazon Fresh vendor management team. The Buyer/Vendor Manager will engage directly with multiple internal teams to optimize the assortment for key vendors and brands. You will utilize a wide range of skills and work across major functional areas such as category management, pricing, inventory management, operations, marketing, and finance to drive the performance of strategic vendor partners at Amazon. You will own a wide SKU count for your vendors so that your work is varied and challenging.The candidate possesses experience in buying, marketing, and/or finance, with a track record of successful relationship management, strong analytical acumen, and experience generating and managing reporting and analysis. Great communication skills and understanding of Excel will be essential to your success. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who will take ownership of projects and business problems to deliver a successful result.Key job responsibilitiesOur environment is fast-paced, and requires someone who is flexible, detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with multiple teams, vendors, partners, and management.On a day to day basis, you will:- Be the ‘business owner’ for your vendors and brands, working autonomously and possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact your vendors- Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external partners, while meeting tight deadlines- Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability goals for your vendors- Analyze weekly and monthly vendor performance metrics and manage communication with internal and external stakeholders to hit financial targets- Provide input for your vendor and brands regarding promotional activity, space allocation, pricing, productivity analysis, and forecastingBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience using Excel and other business analytic tools- Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTML ...

The Amazon Vendor Services organization is seeking a Senior Customer Success Manager to shape the future of the program. The Senior Customer Success Manager drives business growth for some of the most influential Sellers on the Amazon Store, ensuring Seller satisfaction by delivering an optimal level of service through strategic insights and relentlessly high operational standards. In this role, you will own building and executing strategic joint business plans with your Sellers; collaborating with them to explore innovative ways to identify and execute new selection, merchandising, traffic and conversion drivers, and operational improvement opportunities.The ideal candidate for this role should possess strong client management skills with the keen ability to work backwards with Sellers to identify and prioritize the right inputs and outputs to deliver value and growth. They will be able to manage multiple workflows in a fast-paced work environment and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to multiply impact beyond their portfolios. Above all, they should demonstrate a high level of ownership and the ability to embrace and navigate ambiguity and complexity. They are agile, inventive, and an advocate for their Sellers experience on the Amazon Store. If you are interested in growing Amazon’s leading brands, then we’re interested in you.Key job responsibilitiesCustomer Success Managers are responsible for driving Seller business growth by providing customized insights and recommendations, educating regarding relevant tools, products, and services, and delivering a positive experience with our program. The key responsibilities of a Senior Customer Success Manager include but are not limited to:Business Growth• Identify, action and/or provide advice on how to improve business input metrics that drive growth and improve end customer experience. Identify what is hindering growth, develop solutions, and test before scaling to benefit to impacted Sellers.• Analyze data and trends to identify, action and/or influence long term to maximize potential for your assigned portfolio of Sellers.• Act as a strategic and influential partner for your Sellers. Proactively seek out new opportunities for customers and Sellers. Create tailored solutions and recommendations where out of the box thinking is necessity. Present compelling value propositions using a strategic and consultative approach.• Lead business strategy development and design long term account plans, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and your Sellers finding joint areas of opportunity to drive customer success with Amazon.• Possess the ability to manage and deliver against complex account goals where strategy is not defined. Able to make tradeoffs between short term customer needs and longer-term strategic investment.• Implement and track metrics to record the success and quality of your portfolio of Sellers. Use these metrics to guide your work and uncover hidden areas of opportunity.Seller Relationship Management• Build effective working relationships with your Sellers; be a trusted advisor and a business advocate.• Deliver timely, accurate and professional operational support to all Sellers in your portfolio within a specified SLA.• Drive optimal program and Customer Success Manager satisfaction.• Liaise with other partner teams and coordinate cross-functionally to resolve Seller issues and questions quickly with high quality.• Play a “consultant” role with oversight of key strategic activities that are underway for the Seller, following up, escalating, and clearing blockers as appropriate across multiple organizations. Advocate as the voice of the customer internally, using data and anecdotes to drive prioritization, to deliver value across a larger customer set.• Educate Sellers on how to drive incremental growth on Amazon through frequent education on tools, policies, products and programs. Maintain in-depth knowledge in these areas to keep Sellers informed of new opportunities and tie recommendations to their specific goals and value proposition.Program Process Excellence• Act as a thought leader in defining success criteria and understand business needs of Sellers in an ever-changing business environment.• Improve team efficiency and optimize previously defined processes. Manage initiatives, deliver critical solutions, improvements, and mechanisms by working independently across teams.• Assist with the definition and design of tools, standard operating procedures and processes of Seller Services.• Identify, quantify, and define feature enhancements and new products to improve Amazon product based on customer feedback, data analysis, and feature gaps with competitive products.• Aggregate themes and data to advocate to function as Voice of the Seller with owning teams to address opportunities at root cause level, keeping their relative experience at the forefront of decision making and design.• Own project status communication. Consistently impart clear and concise summaries for the projects you own to your leadership/management team and are effective at answering questions in detail.A day in the lifeAs a Sr Customer Success Manager, a typical day might include:• Reviewing Key Performance Indicators, bridging opportunities, and sharing recommendations to close gaps to goals with your Customer(s) in your weekly call.• Educating a new contact at your Customer on how to better leverage Amazon tools and systems. • Deep diving and resolving an item buyability issue that was surfaced by your Customer. • Following up with internal Amazon teams who you are dependent on to deliver tasks for your Customer(s). • Meeting with your Retail Category Manager to understand Category strategy and discuss your Customer(s) role in their strategy.• Lead a meeting with your Customer and internal Amazon team members to educate them on a new Amazon Supply Chain program.About the teamThe Amazon Vendor Services program is a paid service that offers enrolled Selling Partners services in one of five major categories: (1) A designated Sr. Customer Success Mgr, (2) Strategic business advice, (3) Support, (4) Operational execution, and (5) Programs, Pilots, Betas, and Advance Coaching. In this role, you will be a member of the Consumables Category team, and the designated Sr. Customer Success Mgr supporting one to four Selling Partners within the Consumables categories. Consumables categories consist of Health & Personal Care, Pets, Grocery, Beauty, Premium Beauty, and Baby. The role offers broad scope as the Selling Partners supported by this role may span numerous Brands, end Customer segments, and product categories. **This role is posted for Seattle, WA, candidates selected can be located in any of our approved office locations: Austin, or Arlington (HQ2)**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Experience: 4+ years professional experience in Buying, Merchandising, Planning, and/or relevant experience within Account Management, Management Consulting, and/or relevant experience in negotiating, nurturing, and growing customer relationships.• Education: Bachelor's degree• Goal Attainment: Demonstrated success identifying business opportunities for clients and increasing adoption and utilization of company products.• Relationship Development: Proven track record of building and cultivating relationships with internal and external stakeholders, driving decisions collaboratively, resolving conflicts, and ensuring follow-through.• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication.• Data Analysis: Analytical problem-solving ability. Uses data analysis, reporting, and forecasting to guide business decisions.• Planning: Track record of developing business plans with a demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.• Self-Starter: Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation is desired and ambiguity is the norm. ...

The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is looking for a Private Brands In-stock Manager based in Seattle, WA; NYC, NY; Arlington, VA or Chicago, IL. In this role, you will own developing plans and executing on initiatives that will support excellent inventory management for Amazon’s in-house grocery brands, build an effective supply chain, and drive successful interactions with our partner teams. To be successful in this role, you should feel comfortable using data to influence others and building scalable systems and processes to allow the Amazon Private Brands business to grow. In joining this team, you will have the opportunity to both build and operate in an ambiguous fast-paced environment and will drive initiatives that improve sales, customer experience, and process improvement within retail and operations. The successful candidate must be highly organized, self-starting and possess strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. They must demonstrate passion for the customer experience. They must be fearless but thoughtful in their pursuit of results and thrive in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in fundamental business principles and previous Supply Chain Management experience. The ideal candidate is also able to lead and influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a customer-centric philosophy.Key job responsibilitiesA successful Private Brands In-stock Manager will:1. Manage Must-have selection and inventory availability maintaining above 93% in-stock ratio2. Analyze internal and external data to identify opportunity areas for must-have selection.3. Collaborate with the category team to optimize the must-have assortment and deliver high availability.4. Adjust buying plans and allocation strategies to improve in-stock position.5. Work closely with the technology team to run pilots, develop tools and scale learnings.6. Develop and implement processes to proactively maintain optimal in-stock levels for must-have and fast-moving items.7. Develop reporting to monitor selection performanceBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 4+ years of with Excel experience- 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience- Bachelor's degree in management, business administration, economics, engineering, marketing- Able to lead without authority owning cross functional projects and maintaining peers accountable for deliverables that may have an impact on In-stock metrics or customer experience.- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address supply and demand imbalances and recommend solutions.- Capacity to build new tools and processes to meet inventory targets.- Ability to travel 25% of the time and that have flexibility with business hours to meet customer’s needs.- Medium SQL skills ...

The Amazon US Wireless business is looking for a supply chain manager with proven experience to drive process improvements and thought leadership in inventory planning and operations.The Strategic Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for leading inventory management strategies to maximize customer experience, sales, margin and turns, as well as end-to-end business ownership of all supply chain processes from manufacturer to consumer. They will use data to influence others and build scalable systems & processes, rather than just addressing single issues. They will play a critical role in delivering the optimal customer experience by ensuring we have the right product quantities, in the right places, at the right time. To achieve this mission, Supply Chain Managers work to continuously optimize our end-to-end supply chain by engaging with vendors to improve operational metrics and driving system and process automation with internal teams.The successful candidate must be highly organized and possess strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. They are able to self-manage competing priorities, driving both strategic and tactical activities and parallel, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong candidates will have knowledge in fundamental business principles and previous relevant experience. The ideal candidate is able to influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a customer-centric philosophy.Key job responsibilitiesIdentify and deliver operational improvement opportunities around buying and demand planning.Monitor and identify opportunities to improve key supply chain metrics such as Out of Stock rate, Overstock Rate, Total Inbound Lead Time, Delivery Speed, and Confirmation/Fill Rates.Share supply chain insights and contribute to business reviews for Senior Leadership (verbal and written).Identify opportunities to optimize our supply chain cost structure and profitability through vendor engagement, project management, and collaboration with partner teams on system improvements.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience ...

In 2015, Amazon announced the launch of Amazon Business, a new marketplace on Amazon.com combining the selection, convenience, and value that customers have come to know and love from Amazon with new features and unique benefits for business customers. The Business Industrial and Scientific Supplies (BISS) team is looking for a Senior Vendor Manager (SVM) for Professional Medical category. The SVM will be responsible for managing a selection portfolio and end to end relationship with related vendors driving the topline performance and profitability for their business. The SVM is also responsible for managing the full scope of their category and vendor portfolio, including setting strategic direction, managing P&L performance and overseeing operational performance. Within strategic direction, SVM to identify offering gaps, key brands to onboard and customer experience to offer.He/She owns vendor relationships end-to-end, from signing new vendors, leading negotiations, managing promotional activities, and achieving operational or logistical objectives. The ideal candidate works effectively across various functional teams, including Amazon Business, marketing, sales, supply chain, compliance and legal. Strong candidates are results-oriented, entrepreneurial, can identify and successfully pursue category-relevant opportunities, and build internal processes to improve the supplier and customer experience. Strong candidates will be able to define initiatives objectives and roadmaps and drive ideas from conception to delivery.Key job responsibilitiesCUSTOMER FOCUS - Evaluates products and services to continually drive quality of customer experience - Aggregates and escalates industry trends; ensures team prioritizes customer obsession - Identifies opportunities to differentiate our customer experience from the competitionSTRATEGY - Develops long-term category and supplier growth strategies - Unlocks key product portfolio gaps through business development and/or negotiation - Provides recommendation on business opportunities and long-term strategy for multiple sub-categories VENDOR MANAGEMENT - Expands current vendor selection and secures new brand selection for multiple subcategories - Drives strategic negotiations to deliver top- and bottom-line category growth - Builds long-term relationships by creating value, identifying opportunities for growth, acquiring customers, and enhancing customer brand awareness - Increases vendor participation in strategic supplier go-to-market programs BUSINESS OPERATIONS - Dives deep into inputs and understands the downstream impact of changes to pricing, selection, and convenience for multiple subcategories. - Owns the Retail P & L for multiple subcategories; develops plans that drive revenue and margin improvement for the business - Creates strategic and prioritized vendor marketing plan that maximizes margin dollars and customer experience - Audits all elements of multiple subcategory businesses - Identifies areas that need vendor attention and directs team to address issues; acts as escalation point, helping team and vendor(s) resolve conflicts - Identifies scalable changes to the category that automate the product lifecycle management process - Works with internal technical, cross-category, and tech teams to drive multi-system process changes TEAM DEVELOPMENT - Holds team accountable for maintaining robust process documentation - Provides regular peer feedback and coaching - Implements Amazon’s best recruiting practices and continuously raises the bar for hiring#rediscoverretail #hardlinescareersBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration- Experience using data to influence business decisions- Experience with business analysis and P&L management- 3+ years of with Excel experience ...

Amazon is looking for a leader to fill the position of Sr. Supply Chain Manager to support the Alexa category. This worldwide planning position is essential to the continued growth of Amazon’s Devices division as it continues its fast paced growth and expansion of the Alexa portfolio.Key job responsibilitiesSpecifically, the Sr. Supply Chain Manager has the following responsibilities:· Management of our end-to-end planning processes and workflows to drive our build and manufacturing investment decisions to our consumers, retailers, customer replenishment and long-term product development.· Subject matter expert for demand planning, pricing, promotion, in-stock, procurement, supply chain, logistics, and retailer demand and supply planning processes.· Management of New Product Launches.· Owning and communicating the global supply allocation plan to global stakeholders.· Create and implement inventory allocation strategies to maximize inventory placement, turns, sales, and customer experience.· Continuously improve key end-to-end planning performance indicators.A day in the lifeAs the Sr. Supply Chain Manager, you own and manage the worldwide planning for Alexa. It requires the ability to leverage a broad cross-functional organization of business teams and management partners. This role is very visible throughout the organization and this person will lead the generation of large scale and complex plans that are presented to senior leaders and executives.About the teamThe mission of our Worldwide Planning organization is to deliver the most accurate forecasts, inventory targets and allocation plans to ensure every customer is able to purchase the product they want, when and where they want it. In order to achieve this, our team develops and uses optimization tools, advanced statistical models, machine learning algorithms and big data solutions, so we can provide the Device organization with a detailed sales and strategic plan that outlines the opportunities and risks for our customers.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of with Excel experience- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience- Experience working with complex data sets- Experience communicating results to senior leadership ...

Amazon Go is a new kind of store with no lines and no checkout—you just grab and go! Customers can simply use the Amazon Go app, a credit card (or their palm!) to enter the store, take what they want from our selection of fresh, delicious foods, snacks, drinks traditional convenience items or grocery essentials, and go! Designed and custom-built by Amazonians, our Just Walk Out Technology uses a variety of technologies including computer vision, sensor fusion, and advanced machine learning. Innovation is part of our DNA! We need people who want to join on the ground floor of building something new and exciting and be a part of an ambitious program that aims to redefine the in-store shopping experience that impacts the daily lives of our customers. The successful candidate will be a strong general business athlete. He or she must be able to work independently, be comfortable with ambiguity, communicate with and be able to influence employees and leaders at all levels of the organization. He/she will be a strong project manager with deep analytical abilities and will over-index in several leadership competencies, particularly in the ability to hire and develop the best, think big, innovate, invent and simplify, take ownership, have a bias for action and deliver results. This Merchandising Leader must have demonstrated ability to move fluidly in a rapidly changing environment, as well as possess best-in-class written and verbal communication skills. You will work closely with internal and external partners to conceive and propose customer-facing strategies and concepts, and guide those projects to completion to hit customer, revenue, and income goals across Amazon Go. This will include creating complex experimental frameworks, analyzing results, and structuring scalable solutions and processes across a variety of customer-facing channels and touch points in our physical stores. This role is inherently cross-functional, working closely with external partners as well as central Category, Marketing, Supply Chain, Store Design, and Technology teams just to name a few. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for independent, creative problem-solving, have proven data analysis skills, show strong ownership/commitment, have proven leadership experience in managing projects and teams. The successful leader must: • Possess a thorough understanding of the physical store convenience and grocery market retail industry segments, regional and global business trends, and various customer segment needs. • Proven experience in Merchandising related roles including store layout & design, fixture & hardware design & procurement, customer flow planning, category space allocation and product placement strategies.• Effective team leadership and people development (team size of 12+). Effective at hiring and developing leaders on the team; building a team culture that demands accountability for quality outputs and attracts top talent.• Have a passion and focus on the customer, both existing and potential, and use that knowledge to help deliver site features that provide Amazon customers with an unparalleled shopping experience• Have strong written and verbal skills, ability to clearly define & communicate the current and future needs of the business• Be comfortable and effective at negotiating • Bring innovative ideas to the table every day, in order to find better and more effective ways of accomplishing our customer focused objectives; able to simplify and improve methods and processes.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of team management experience- Experience with vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion or inventory management- 10+ years of merchandising experience- Experience in cross-functional leadership and managing direct teams- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements- Experience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables)- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams- Experience using pulling data and defining key metrics to deliver effective reports- Experience with basic Microsoft Office programs and systems ...

The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is looking for an experienced Category Manager. You will lead multiple facets of the business (e.g., buying/vendor management, product management, operations, marketing/merchandising) and identify growth opportunities. You will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical levels across all aspects of the business.You will have accountability for the business results of your product subcategories. Your direct responsibility will be to manage performance of the product portfolio including developing and growing vendor relationships, expanding product selection and vendor base, negotiating contracts, setting category strategy, developing marketing programs, driving sales and margin improvements and creating best-in-class customer experiences.The ideal candidate will have strong customer experience, business and product sense combined with solid understanding of technical concepts. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High judgment, ability to influence, analytical talent, exceptional communications, and leadership are essential to success in this role.Key job responsibilities- Accountable for category/subcategory financial performance; owns P&L and opportunities within.- Acquire, assort, and retire category/subcategory selection leveraging data and customer, industry, and/or supplier feedback.- Identify selection opportunities that maximize online and instore sell-thru and reduce shrink.- Negotiate with suppliers for improved product and operating costs.A day in the life- Be the ‘business owner’ for your category/sub-category, working autonomously and possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact your business- Develop a thorough understanding of the industry, seasonality and global trends/events, and continually monitor competitor/industry developments- Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, while meeting tight deadlines- Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability goalsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience- Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership ...

At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need talented and driven people. Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers buy their groceries? Amazon is looking for a customer obsessed, analytical, and innovative individual to join Amazon Fresh as a Vendor Manager to lead multiple facets of an omni-channel retail business.Your direct responsibility will be focused on growing and maximizing our partnerships with our critical vendor partners by leading annual vendor negotiations and driving joint business priorities throughout the year. You will work with internal and external stakeholders, owning strategic vendor relationships, negotiating vendor terms, partnering with marketing and advertising to drive traffic, and working with supply chain to guarantee product availability. You will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business.The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated ability to operate independently, think strategically, analyze data, conduct business reviews, and lead winning negotiations. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High judgment, ability to influence, analytical talent, and exceptional communications are essential to success in this role.Key job responsibilities- Own the P&L for multiple large vendors with a focus on growing categories and customer baskets, as well as improving vendor profitability.- Develop strategic relationships and joint business plans with suppliers to ensure early insight into new trends and products, early and exclusive access to new items, merchandising and promotions investment and competitive costs.- Drive winning negotiations and represent Amazon when meeting with vendor senior leadership- Lead a cross-functional team, including Marketing, Instock, Merchandising, and Amazon Advertising, to drive superior vendor results- Continuously audit to improve the customer experience and business performanceBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- 2+ years of market research analyst, product manager, or equivalent experience- 2+ years of doing one of several roles: quantitative/financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, pricing, marketing or e-commerce experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration ...

The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is excited to welcome an Instock Manager to our dynamic team, based in Seattle WA.Join us at Amazon Fresh Grocery in reshaping the future of customer experiences and supply chain excellence. Your expertise will drive innovation, efficiency, and lasting impact.As an Instock Manager (ISM) within the Amazon Fresh Grocery Category Instock team, you'll take on a critical role at the forefront of developing business plans and overseeing supply chain and inventory management initiatives. More specifically, this role focuses at the top of our supply chain funnel through optimizing the inbound performance from vendors into our network (fill rate, on-time, cost to serve). Leading cross-functional initiatives will be second nature as you drive improvements to enhance customer experience and overall cost structures. Your leadership will extend across both Online and In-Store channels. To be successful in this role, you should feel comfortable using data to influence others and building scalable systems and processes to allow us our business to grow. In joining this team, you will have the opportunity to both build and operate in an ambiguous fast-paced environment and will drive initiatives that improve sales, customer experience, and process improvement within retail and operations.Success starts by being a self-starter, highly organized, and possessing strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. In this role, we look for you to be thoughtful in the your pursuit of results and thrive in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel.Strong candidates will have knowledge in fundamental business principles and previous retail or supply chain experience. The ideal candidate is able to lead and influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a customer-centric philosophy.Key job responsibilitiesA successful Instock Manager will:- Manage inventory availability and inventory health including: improved instock, inventory planning, vendor operational improvement (efficiency, fill rates, lead time), forecasting, and waste reduction- Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve customer experience and overall cost structure of the business- Perform complex business analysis to identify business opportunities to improve revenue and profitability- Partner with internal teams to develop tools, automation, and process improvements that affect purchasing and vendor management workflowsA day in the lifeAs an Instock Manager, you'll collaborate closely with top suppliers, internal vendors and other internal strategic partners, to enhance supply chains and under-the-roof operational excellence. Together you will be part of a professional environment that fosters growth, values insights, and empowers you to propel the future of e-commerce.About the teamOur mission is to perfect the art of grocery experience, from buying to vendor performance, optimizing DC operations, and nurturing vital relationships with key distributor partners. At the Grocery Category Instock team, we are the driving force behind Amazon Fresh Grocery's unparalleled supply chain success. Being on our team means being part of a team that orchestrates the seamless flow of goods, ensuring that our customers can find what they need when they need it.We're not just focused on perfect execution; we're involved in the long-term planning of our DC topology, sourcing strategy, and vendor partnerships. Join us, and you'll have the opportunity to influence the planning of our network, collaborate with tech to build innovative supply chain solutions, and work with top manufacturers to optimize our supply chain. If you're ready to be part of a team that defines the future of grocery supply chain, then Amazon Fresh Grocery Category Instock is the place for you. Join us, and let's build something extraordinary together.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of professional or military experience. 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel.- Bachelors’ degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering or a Supply Chain/Operations discipline. ...

Amazon's Canada team is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and creative Brand Specialist to join our Toys team, furthering our vision to make Amazon.ca the preferred toys destination across Canada. In this role, you will work directly with strategic vendor partners to develop their business on Amazon.ca. Your responsibilities will include developing and executing brand strategies, analyzing market trends and consumer insights, and creating sales plan. You'll monitor brand performance metrics, work cross-functionally with internal teams to enhance the toy shopping experience, and stay current with Canadian toy market trends. This position requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution to drive the growth of Amazon.ca's toy category in the Canadian market. Your creative ideas and analytical skills will be crucial in identifying opportunities for business growth and optimization, ultimately contributing to Amazon.ca's position as the go-to destination for toy purchases in Canada.Key job responsibilitiesThe Brand Specialist role on Amazon Canada's Toys team offers an exciting introduction to online retail and serves as a broad training ground for future success. This position involves working directly with strategic toy vendors to grow their businesses and optimize supply chains on Amazon.ca. The Brand Specialist will collaborate with multiple internal teams, including In-stock, Vendor Management, and Site Merchandising, as well as management to develop and execute strategies that grow and improve the toy product portfolio. Key responsibilities include managing vendor partnerships, enhancing performance indicators, optimizing supply chains, and contributing to site merchandising efforts to improve the overall toy shopping experience. This role requires an experienced brand manager capable of both strategic thinking and tactical execution, who can develop skills across various functional areas of e-commerce. The ideal candidate will balance long-term planning with immediate action, applying their expertise to grow the toy category on Amazon.ca while gaining valuable exposure to different aspects of the online retail business.A day in the life- Acting as the ‘business owner’ for his or her vendors in their respective categories, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business- Owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on vendors, along with responsibility for driving strategic supply chain projects and promotions to achieve business objectives- Proactively negotiating costs, promotional opportunities, and other business inputs for the vendor — autonomously- Conducting pricing and ROI analysis and making recommendations for initiatives that optimize profit margin- Managing Purchase Orders and In-Stock analysis for the strategic brands- Optimizing the online presence and content of each product on the brand's portfolio- Developing and executing marketing plans in order to drive awareness and purchases for the brand- Driving cross-category initiatives to improve operational process and deliver resultsAbout the teamOur team has a strong culture of hard working individuals that value flexibility, ownership, and ability to create our own priorities. Success is driven by an ability to operate independently, while sharing learnings, wins, and misses across the team.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience in financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, marketing, business development, consulting, negotiation or supply chain ...

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! As a Procurement Category Manager, you will create and implement sourcing strategies for at least one services category and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and costs for Amazon. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. You will drive results through methods that include competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for your category. The ideal candidate thinks long term, drives multiple initiatives, communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You will be collaborative, but also work with significant autonomy. To be successful in this role you will be highly analytical; think strategically and globally; exhibit curiosity and learning drive; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines, succeed in a fast-paced environment; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazon’s Leadership Principles. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: - Manage a category within the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) domains - Achieve cost savings through bidding and negotiations - Plan and execute effective negotiation strategies with vendors. - Analyze category data and metrics to drive Procurement category strategies - Understand trends in customers’ needs and concerns, across categories and regions, to influence customers’ priorities - Build strong relationship with customers and ensure customer satisfaction - Lead supplier selection process across multiple categories, internal teams, and regions, and create longer-term supplier selection strategies for management - Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and issues and to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships - Provide support throughout the contracting process, as well as management of contracts post-execution 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 Degree from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience - 5+ years’ experience in a Procurement organization performing vendor management, contract management, negotiating complex purchases, and bidding - 3+ years' experience developing category strategies and pricing models as a Project Manager who can prioritize workload and manage complex projects within cost and schedule ...

Location: Seattle, WAAre you passionate about the video game industry and driving high-impact business growth? Amazon's Video Game team is seeking a Senior Vendor Manager to own the P&L for some of our largest gaming categories and vendor partnerships.As a Senior Vendor Manager, you will be responsible for optimizing the performance and customer experience of key gaming categories and establishing strategic relationships with top industry partners. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of video game retail at Amazon and directly impact the bottom line.Key job responsibilities- Own the P&L for multiple high-volume gaming categories and vendor partnerships, meeting top and bottom-line targets.- Develop strong, collaborative relationships with new and existing gaming companies to secure early access to trending products, exclusive content, and competitive pricing.- Lead winning negotiations with vendor senior leadership, representing Amazon's interests while fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.- Work cross-functionally with teams like Business Development, Marketing, Inventory Management, and Amazon Advertising to drive superior category and vendor performance.- Continuously audit the customer experience and business metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.- Leverage data-driven insights to make strategic decisions, optimize assortment, and deliver an exceptional shopping experience for gamers.- Thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong ownership, initiative, and a collaborative mindset.About the teamVideo Games is constantly evolving. We are a fast-paced and exciting category with a high-performing team that seeks to build strong customer-focused businesses. We promote a collaborative, solutions-oriented & inclusive culture. We prioritize the growth and development of our team members and strive to work hard, have fun, and make history.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of with Excel experience- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience- 5+ years buying experience- Proven ability to handle complex negotiations and drive winning results- Strong business judgement and a track record of managing successful vendor relationships- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to convey business insights to senior leaders- Tenacity to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment ...

The PC team at Amazon is looking for an entrepreneurial Vendor Manager to own the P&L and relationships with key vendors in the PC category. This role involves utilizing diverse skills and collaborating across major functions like inventory management, marketing, merchandising, pricing, operations, and finance to enhance the performance of vendor partners in the PC Components Category.As a Vendor Manager, you will be accountable for business results across the vendors and categories. Your direct responsibility will be to manage performance of the product portfolio including developing vendor relationships, negotiating terms and contracts, expanding product selection, setting prices and inventory forecasts, developing marketing programs, driving sales and margin improvements, and creating a best-in-class customer experiences.The successful candidate will be able to take their skill-set across multiple facets of retail to drive a successful business. They will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business, innovate and overcome hurdles, and achieve profitable long-term growth. They will also have strong verbal and written communication skills and work effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Key job responsibilities Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets by executing annual and ongoing vendor negotiations.• Have a thorough understanding of the industry, business trends, events, and continually monitor both industry and competitor developments.• Maximize Amazon’s business and financial profitability through selection optimization and expansion opportunities.• Have an understanding of customer needs and use that knowledge to advocate for, and drive delivery of, improvements that provide Amazon customers with an unparalleled shopping experience.• Build vendor/brand relationships - be the primary point of contact for vendor selection on-boarding, escalations, and negotiations.• Coordinate across cross-functional teams and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, all while meeting tight deadlines.• Have a complete understanding (inclusive of the strategic context) of internal and external variables that impact your business. This includes owning forecasting, analyzing, understanding, and reporting on the business.About the teamThe PC category is one of the largest and most impactful businesses within Retail at Amazon. We are a fast-paced and exciting category with a high-performing team that seeks to build strong customer-focused businesses. We promote a collaborative, solutions-oriented and inclusive culture. We prioritize the growth and development of our team members and strive to work hard, have fun, and make history.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience using Excel and other business analytic tools ...

Amazon is looking for a driven, customer focused, team-oriented, and analytical leader to join the Kitchen team.The Sr. Vendor Manager will be responsible for the total P&L of a category within Kitchen, setting the strategy for driving growth, creating and maintaining strong partnerships with vendors, adding selection, managing category profitability, optimizing pricing, and delivering a disruptive customer experience. This includes identifying potential brand and product business opportunities, building direct relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts, terms & conditions, managing vendor setup and new item setup processes, working with suppliers to build comprehensive selection, setting prices, developing collaborative marketing and promotions, driving sales and margin improvements. The right candidate stays on top of industry and competitive trends, and is able to execute at both a tactical and strategic level to drive selection, sales, and margin growth. In addition, the Sr. Vendor Manager must be an effective leader and communicator in working with Amazon.com partners and vendors, as well as with internal groups such as control buying, site merchandising, marketing, PR, finance, operations, and retail systems.The ideal candidate has strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management. Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills are essential. The Sr. Vendor Manager is an effective leader and communicator and a seasoned problem-solver. This position can be located in either Seattle or Arlington, VA.#ReinventRetail BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration- Experience using data to influence business decisions- Experience with business analysis and P&L management- Experience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders- Buying/planning, operations, or finance background. ...

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers who work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling, and fun. Amazon Robotics empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas. Amazon Robotics co-op opportunities will be based out of the Greater Boston Area in our two state-of-the-art facilities in Westborough, MA and North Reading, MA. Both campuses provide a unique opportunity to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities.This role is an On-site 6 month co-op from July - December 2025.The Robotics Manufacturing and Technical Operations team is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Co-op to develop and manage new manufacturing initiatives which will support high volume, high mix manufacturing and emerging products and technology. The Manufacturing team works with partner teams in early design stages and develops processes to launch and sustain manufacturing for complex robotics equipment. This role will work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and technical operations to operationalize new insourcing or optimization opportunities and manage execution deliverables throughout the lifecycle of the project. The role will have visibility and project ownership across all manufacturing operations and will lead critical planning activities for world class manufacturing execution. The role collaborates with leadership and stakeholders to develop performance metrics, drive best practices, and lead process and tool improvements that align with the strategic priorities of the team. Key job responsibilities* Identifies and executes small to medium sized supply chain/operations projects* Integrates key planning metrics with broader business metrics to deliver optimal customer experience* Provides scalable solutions for specific business identified opportunities* Works with internal technical teams to drive a single system process change (e.g., inventory tracking) by defining requirements, driving prioritization, and managing implementation* Evolve and maintain standard operating procedures for manufacturing operations to support future program management in a high mix, high volume manufacturing environment* Support weekly, monthly and quarterly business planning cycles and track performance metrics/KPIs* Provide recommendations for operational improvements including utilization of ERP/system capabilities* Continuous improvement projects* Troubleshooting escalations for receiving, shipping, or general material flow * Ability to travel (~10%) to support projects when normal business travel practices resumeA day in the lifeIf 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!About the teamThe Amazon Robotics Manufacturing and Technical Operations team (RMTO) works across the Global Robotic Operations department to enable manufacturing scalability and adaptability to best serve the Amazon Operations Network. Through strategic thought leadership, we evaluate manufacturing constraints across the product portfolio to deliver solutions that optimize resource allocation and maximize customer responsiveness. Our team’s holistic and peculiar mindset allows us to develop the manufacturing leaders of tomorrow while delivering results for our customers.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- * Pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in an Engineering major, Supply Chain Management, or other equivalent discipline * Currently enrolled in college/university and must have at least one semester/term/quarter of school left to complete after the end of the co-op * Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) from July - Dec 2025 * December 2025 graduation date or later * Microsoft Office skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel ...

We are seeking an experienced, results-oriented Sr. Supply Chain Manager for the Home Improvement business who will thrive at solving complex supply chain and inventory management challenges.The Sr. Strategic Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for developing inventory sourcing strategies, improving cost-to-serve, and end-to-end business ownership of all supply chain processes from manufacturer to consumer. They will use data to influence others, invent, and build scalable systems & processes. They will play a critical role in delivering the optimal customer experience by ensuring we have the right product, in the right places, at the right time. Supply Chain Managers work to continuously optimize Amazon's supply chain by engaging with vendors to improve operational metrics and drive system and process automation with internal teams.Successful candidates will have exceptional data extraction and analytical capabilities, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. They will have strong business judgement, good instincts, and the ability to think forward. They are able to self-manage competing priorities, and drive both strategic and tactical activities in parallel. They will be able to lead and influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a customer-centric philosophy. Key job responsibilities- Manage inputs that impact the customer experience while reducing costs and removing waste in the supply chain.- Define the operational strategy and contribute to the business growth and operations planning process for select vendors.- Adopt and tailor supply chain best practices to meet category and vendor needs.- Engage with strategic vendors to focus on improving operational supply chain performance.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of with Excel experience- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience- Experience working with complex data sets- Experience communicating results to senior leadership ...

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 is seeking an adventurous logistics professional for our Amazon Web Services Team in the Aurora, CO area. This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. Upon application you will be asked qualifying questions that will be used only in relation to the US Government Security Clearance required for this role.Key job responsibilities- Receive parts, maintain inventory, and check-out parts as needed to Data Center Technicians and Engineers- Load and unload shipments and transport parts, racks, and equipment between different locations, including localized driving of a variety of transportation vehicles- Attend company provided fork lift operator training- Complete company provided training in driving box trucks up to 26’ in length- Handle sensitive/classified materials- Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts- Occasionally work is in an office environment- Work overtime as requiredPerform the following tasks:- Lift loads of up to 40 pounds and carry them for short distances- Participate in group lifts of 41 pounds or more- Frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach- Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl- Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment- Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance- Push or pull heavy objects into position- Work in a noisy environment- Stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods of time- Occasionally be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather A day in the lifeLogistics Specialists will perform operations across three key areas: Warehousing, Transportation, and Data Centers. This role involves monitoring inventory levels and conducting cycle counts to ensure adequate stock is available for build and repair activities. Process inbound and outbound shipments, manage Inventory Management Systems, and oversee chain-of-custody processes for our customers. A Logistics Specialist will operate both independently and within team settings. They will expedite processes, triage, and resolve logistical issues as they arise. Additionally, the role includes transporting parts between locations using sprinter vans, trucks, or various powered equipment such as forklifts or electric pallet jacks. Specialists should be comfortable and willing to regularly drive a variety of motorized vehicles, including box trucks up to 26' in length. Due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations, candidates must be at least 21 years or older. Candidate must hold a valid state-appropriate driver’s license, be able to obtain their Driver Qualification File (DQF) and or a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Candidate must obtain & maintain a DOT Med Card and be eligible to drive in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements. This position involves frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of materials and products. Logistics Specialists will be required to keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of company. They must also maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safety of all work spaces. Preferred candidates will have experience working in a warehouse or distribution environment, as well as experience and knowledge of reverse logistics processes. This future Amazonian must possesses a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, commitment to Operational Excellence, and adhere to strict safety standards. Physical / Environmental Demands - Requires standing, sitting, and walking for prolonged periods of time.- Lift loads up to 40 pounds and carry them for short distances. - Participate in group lifts of 41 pounds or more. - Typically work is in a warehouse environment where the noise level is loud. - Occasionally work is in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate. - Occasionally assist in loading and unloading shipments. - Occasionally exposed to extreme cold or hot weather Work Environment - Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts - Noise level varies and can be loud - Temperatures between 40 and 90 degrees, and will occasionally exceed 90 degreeAbout 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- Minimum of 2 year of logistics experience, preferably in a warehouse environment and minimum of 1 year experience driving box trucks up to 26’ in length - Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift or similar type of powered lifting equipment and experience using a computerized Inventory Management System (IMS)- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph ...