Buying, Planning, & Instock Management

The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is excited to welcome an Instock Manager to our dynamic team.Love food? Interested in shaping the grocery experience of Amazon Fresh? At Amazon Fresh we are pioneering the next generation of customer services, offering both ultra-fast delivery on fresh groceries and re-inventing the future of physical grocery stores at our Amazon Fresh banner brick and mortar locations.In order to be successful in as an Instock Manager, you need to be comfortable driving business decisions in an ambiguous work environment, interfacing and coordinating with various functional teams both internally and externally, and driving results through both quantitative and qualitative strategies. A successful candidate will be highly analytical, resourceful, customer focused, team oriented, and will have an ability to work with data independently under time constraints to meet deadlines. You will have a proven track record in taking on end-to-end ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment. This role will include a mix of long-term strategic projects and short-term tactical tasks.Key job responsibilities- Work with internal stakeholders in category management, category instock, supply chain, operations, and product management to collaborate on supply chain improvement initiatives- Meet with local store and vendor leadership to discuss opportunities and ensure the success of the Vendor Managed Inventory program- Identifying automation opportunities, improving non-automated processes, and building to scale.- Influence technical teams to drive adoption of standards and creation of tools to manage: inventory health, item-level forecasting, purchase order quality, vendor self-service, and supply chain operations- Building and maintaining knowledge management toolsAbout the teamOur inclusive team culture values effective communication across teams and levels, while harmonizing the needs of internal and external customers. Your relentless focus on elevating the customer experience will be your guiding principle. Adaptability and prioritization in a dynamic business environment are key attributes. Embracing a goal-oriented, collaborative approach, our team is committed to delivering results.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of professional or military experience- 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel- Ability to travel to stores within the region ...

The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is excited to welcome an Instock Manager to our dynamic team.Love food? Interested in shaping the grocery experience of Amazon Fresh? At Amazon Fresh we are pioneering the next generation of customer services, offering both ultra-fast delivery on fresh groceries and re-inventing the future of physical grocery stores at our Amazon Fresh banner brick and mortar locations.In order to be successful in as an Instock Manager, you need to be comfortable driving business decisions in an ambiguous work environment, interfacing and coordinating with various functional teams both internally and externally, and driving results through both quantitative and qualitative strategies. A successful candidate will be highly analytical, resourceful, customer focused, team oriented, and will have an ability to work with data independently under time constraints to meet deadlines. You will have a proven track record in taking on end-to-end ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment. This role will include a mix of long-term strategic projects and short-term tactical tasks.Key job responsibilities- Work with internal stakeholders in category management, category instock, supply chain, operations, and product management to collaborate on supply chain improvement initiatives- Meet with local store and vendor leadership to discuss opportunities and ensure the success of the Vendor Managed Inventory program- Identifying automation opportunities, improving non-automated processes, and building to scale.- Influence technical teams to drive adoption of standards and creation of tools to manage: inventory health, item-level forecasting, purchase order quality, vendor self-service, and supply chain operations- Building and maintaining knowledge management toolsAbout the teamOur inclusive team culture values effective communication across teams and levels, while harmonizing the needs of internal and external customers. Your relentless focus on elevating the customer experience will be your guiding principle. Adaptability and prioritization in a dynamic business environment are key attributes. Embracing a goal-oriented, collaborative approach, our team is committed to delivering results.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 3+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience- Experience working with complex data sets- Have a proven track record in taking ownership, driving results and moving with speed to implement ideas in a fast-paced online environment. ...

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 ...

Amazon Canada's Hardlines team is seeking a self-driven Vendor Manager candidate. Vendor managers work directly with vendors to improve value, selection and convenience for customers across their business. They play a critical role in managing strategic and established brands to drive profitability and topline performance for their category.The ideal candidate would have the following skills:- Strong oral and written communication- Project and stakeholder management- Proven ability to multi-task- Quantitative analytics- Detail Oriented- Thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environmentThe candidate will use customer obsession and analytics to inform creative solutions to drive their business. The Vendor Manager will have the opportunity to engage with multiple internal teams to optimize product line performance for key manufacturers (vendors) on Amazon.ca. They will utilize strong communication skills to collaborate with internal cross-functional partners, such as site merchandising, buying, pricing, inventory management, operations, online marketing, and finance to drive performance for our Amazon.ca vendor partners.This position provides the candidate an opportunity to execute analytical deeps dives that help inform category growth strategies and initiatives. In addition to gaining vendor management experience, this candidate will have exposure in driving category growth. Amazon.ca Vendor Managers get the unique opportunity to work at the most innovative online retailer, while developing strong functional skills in online merchandising/marketing, buying, planning/forecasting, pricing, and business analytics.Key job responsibilitiesThis role is responsible for leading key categories and brand relationships in PC for Amazon.ca and driving growth of the business. It includes building strong vendor and brand relationships, contract negotiations, selection and catalog, inventory optimization, forecast generation, product launches, pricing, and conducting detailed analysis to identify opportunities to drive growth for the vendor and Amazon.ca. As the P&L owner, you will also work cross functionally with other product, marketing, and operations teams across Amazon to raise the bar on customer experience. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- 4+ 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- Experience with presentation, organization, and account/vendor management is preferred ...

This role is with our AWS Outposts Operations team – delivering a new way for Infrastructure to be delivered to our customers. AWS Outposts brings native AWS services, infrastructure, and operating models to virtually any data center, co-location space, or on-premises facility. Customers can now use the same AWS APIs, tools, and infrastructure across their on-premises and the AWS cloud to deliver a truly consistent hybrid experience. The provided AWS Outposts infrastructure is fully managed, maintained, and supported by AWS directly to deliver access to the latest AWS capabilities for our customers.We are looking for a results-oriented individual to support Outposts operations to ensure a high level spare parts availability and assisting the supply chain team to ensure that customers’ expectations are exceeded. The candidate will work directly with internal customers to order, transfer, and manage Outposts spare inventory for customers in a timely manner and across global locations.The Inventory Support Tech at times will be the first point of contact for our Outposts Operations team worldwide. This role will require a good ability to clearly communicate with teams who require actions be taken on very short notice. Working as part of a global team, processes are standardized globally and ensuring that this process standardization is maintained is critical for success.The ideal candidate is a self-starter, possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, and has strong attention to detail. You must be able to work independently and generate high-quality work in an ambiguous environment. You must have a professional demeanor and be able to communicate appropriately with people at every level, from technicians to upper management. Operating in a fast-moving and sometimes ambiguous environment you will be required to work autonomously taking full control and responsibility for achieving business objectives. This role provides a real opportunity to develop original ideas, approaches, and solutions in a competitive and ever-changing business climate. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazon’s Leadership Principles and have a “get it done” mentality.AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Key job responsibilitiesOrdering of data center hardware componentsPurchase order tracking and consolidationManual receipt of ordered components in internal ordering databaseSpare part inventory tracking and replenishmentOrder approvals tracking and communicationInitiate transfer of assets process as neededMonitor and report shipment issue alerts (eg. delays, cancellations, expeditions)Handling and distribution of needed shipment labels (for new equipment as well as returns) 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 1+ years of experience with Supply Chain or Inventory Management1+ years of experience working with ERP or other Inventory Management Systems2+ years of experience working with Excel ...

The Amazon Books Operations Team is looking for a bright, enthusiastic, and analytical candidate with a ability to solve problems and simplify processes. The Inventory Specialist position offers a dynamic introduction to our online retail business and a training ground for future success focused on operations and supply chain management. The Inventory Specialist supports the team that works directly with strategic vendors to help improve their success at Amazon by building and nurturing an operational partnership. The Inventory Specialist will help to create an engaging experience for our vendor partners by driving issue resolution in a timely manner. The Inventory Specialist candidate will have the opportunity to identify improvements in our vendors’ supply chains, invent solutions for improvement and pro-actively identify potential issues before they surface. Our environment is fast-paced and requires someone who is flexible, detail-oriented, and has strong follow-through. This position offers an exciting introduction to a top tier global company, supply chain management and e-commerce, serving as a broad training ground for future success. Responsibilities The Inventory Specialist role will be responsible for the following: - Root causing and resolving operational exceptions such as out of stock products, missing site offers, supply chain disruptions, etc. - Handle the day-to-day volumes of the assigned tasks and ensure the given SLAs (Service Level Agreement) are met per quality standards. - Developing and updating reporting focused on key operational performance indicators. - Work Schedule would be 8am PST to 5pm PST (Mon-Fri).- We follow Amazon's global guidance on RTOBASIC 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 ...

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- 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTML ...

At Amazon Key, our mission is to empower our customers, both businesses and consumers, to easily manage access to their homes and workplaces. As part of the Amazon Devices and Ring team, we're inventing new devices, software, and services to solve critical access challenges for our customers.We're seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planning Manager to oversee our global supply chain planning and executional requirements including but not limited to Forecasting (Demand Planning), Supply Planning, Manufacturing Planning, Field OPS Inventory/Outbounds Planning, Planning KPI Management etc. for Amazon Key programs. In this role, you'll work through various internal and external stakeholders to manage the planning and last mile executional scope of supply chain in order to facilitate the integration of our technologies for our customers.You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional groups including Sales, Install Operations, Customer Service, Mapping, Manufacturing, Lab and Engineering. Using data and stakeholder insights, you'll create and implement successful supply chain plans for Amazon Key programs. Together, you'll drive reliable product installations for our customers and deliver great customer experiences.This is a highly collaborative role, with the feel of a startup within a larger company. You should thrive in tackling ambiguous strategic challenges, using data to inform your decisions. Proven experience in a supply chain planning role taking on short term, mid-term and long-term planning initiatives is essential.Key job responsibilities1. Lead and manage Amazon Key Supply Chain Planning areas i.e., Demand planning, Manufacturing Planning and Field OPS Supply Planning. 2. Manage Install Partner Supply and Replenishment Review on a weekly/bi-weekly basis for all global regions and install partners. 3. Lead the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Cycle to capture the short-term/mid-term sales demand, consolidate demand signals by hierarchies of programs/SKUs/geographies. 4. Propose a sound manufacturing plan on a monthly basis by taking S&OP inputs, supply chain policies and field variables into account for long term strategic planning, change management and on-time installation success. 5. Drive the quarterly and annual long-term Forecasting and Manufacturing Planning Processes by collaborating with Business Development, Sales, Install OPS and Finance Teams to meet program related strategic long-term objectives and inventory deliverables. 6. Collaborate with internal Trade Compliance and Logistics teams to facilitate compliant international shipping requests for internal Amazon Key stakeholders. 7. Maintain and facilitate onboarding of new vendors/warehouses/contract manufacturers on to the internal supply chain database systems to enable accurate data management and internal process flows. 8. Ensure adherence and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across stakeholders to enable long term process evolution of planning practices for Amazon Key. 9. Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of various planning areas and support operations.10. Analyze data to identify planning bottlenecks and recommend solutions for optimization through effective planning changes and process improvement strategies.11. Build and maintain strong relationships with Sales and Install OPS team members.12. Evaluate planning performance of end-to-end supply chain deliverables and address any performance gaps.13. Collaborate effectively with internal teams including Sales, Install ops, Customer Service, Mapping, Manufacturing, Lab and Engineering. 14. Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing updates and seeking input.15. Contribute to the development and improvement of Amazon Key planning processes and products.16. Other duties and special projects will be assigned on a need to basis as it relates to supply chain planning and operational objectives. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree- 5+ years of supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements- Demonstrated experience in improving planning outcomes through planning performance management and implementation of KPIs. ...

The Amazon US Business, Electronics, Automotive, Technology Solutions business is looking for a leader with proven experience to drive process improvements and thought leadership in inventory planning and operations.The Sr. Strategic Supply Chain Managers 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 lead and 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- Bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain or logistics- Experience working with complex data sets- Experience communicating results to senior leadership- Experience delivering results by partnering with and influencing others- 5+ years experience in Supply Chain ...

The Amazon Books Operations Team is looking for a bright, enthusiastic, and analytical candidate with a ability to solve problems and simplify processes. The Senior Instock Manager position offers a dynamic introduction to our online retail business and a training ground for future success focused on operations and supply chain management. The Inventory Specialist supports the team that works directly with strategic vendors to help improve their success at Amazon by building and nurturing an operational partnership. The Inventory Specialist will help to create an engaging experience for our vendor partners by driving issue resolution in a timely manner. The ISenior Instock Manager candidate will have the opportunity to identify improvements in our vendors’ supply chains, invent solutions for improvement and pro-actively identify potential issues before they surface. Our environment is fast-paced and requires someone who is flexible, detail-oriented, and has strong follow-through. This position offers an exciting introduction to a top tier global company, supply chain management and e-commerce, serving as a broad training ground for future success. Responsibilities The Senior Instock Manager role will be responsible for the following: - Root causing and resolving operational exceptions such as out of stock products, missing site offers, supply chain disruptions, etc. - Handle the day-to-day volumes of the assigned tasks and ensure the given SLAs (Service Level Agreement) are met per quality standards. - Developing and updating reporting focused on key operational performance indicators. - Work Schedule would be 8am PST to 5pm PST (Mon-Fri).- We follow Amazon's global guidance on RTOBASIC 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 ...

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. ...

The Amazon US Consumer Electronics organization is looking for a Sr. Strategic Supply Chain Manager. Candidates should possess a proven record of driving operational process improvements and thought leadership in inventory planning and operations.The Sr. Strategic Supply Chain Manager will have end-to-end business ownership of all supply chain processes from manufacturer to customer. They will be responsible for establishing and driving inventory management strategies to maximize customer experience, while optimizing sales, margin and turns. They will use data to influence key decisions and business partners, as well as build sustainable and scalable systems & processes. The instock manager will play a critical role in delivering optimal customer experience by ensuring Amazon has the right product quantities, in the right places, and at the right time. To achieve this mission, they will work to continuously optimize the end-to-end supply chain by partnering with the vendor management team and, at times, working directly with vendors to improve instock metrics. The Sr. Strategic Supply Chain Manager will work cross-functionally across the consumer electronics org and with Amazon central teams to drive system and process automations that are sustainable and scalable.The successful candidate is a highly organized self-starter, an effective team player, a critical thinker who has sound business judgement, and someone who possesses strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. They are able to self-manage competing priorities 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.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 ...

The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is looking for a highly skilled Senior Demand Planner to join our expanding team. The Senior Demand Planner will own medium-long term demand planning programs for our US business. They will be responsible for identifying, building out requirements, analysing, and launching programs, ensuring we have the highest quality forecasts for selection we sell instores and online. This requires someone with both excellent quantitative skills as well as the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders. You should feel comfortable using data to build scalable systems and processes that allow our business to grow. Your expertise will drive innovation, efficiency, and lasting impact.The successful candidate will have a passion for analytics, thought leadership, tactical process development, and a willingness to move fast and experiment often. You should feel comfortable with ambiguity, have strong attention to detail, and be motivated by a fast-paced environment. You will be expected to be thoughtful in your pursuit of results and thrive in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are driven in parallel.Key job responsibilities• Analyze forecast variance, dive deep to understand root cause, create bridges for forecast variance and present in business reviews.• Support Amazon Fresh strategic planning discussions.• Write documents and updates that communicate insights in a digestible manner to senior leaders.• Collaborate with Vendors, Category Teams, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams, to establish a consolidated demand plan that meets topline goals.• Inspect demand forecasts critically and challenge assumptions from business teams.• Partner with internal teams to develop tools, automation, and process improvements.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- Experience leading process improvement, systems development, and project management ...

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Amazon Web Services is seeking individuals to fill Data Center Logistics Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in procurement and / or supply chain operations. NOTE: Lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for this position. Key job responsibilities- The Logistics Specialist reviews Data Center inventory, in-bound shipments, and ongoing demand to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained in the all locations to support build and repair activities. Working with peers and management, they create plans to optimize the flow of parts through their lifecycle; tracking inventory location, movement, age, and turns. They work closely with Data Center Operations Technicians and Data Center Engineers to fulfill parts quickly and accurately. - They work with Procurement and Hardware Engineering to purchase new parts and interface directly with vendors to process RMAs and receive replacements. Regular and ongoing communications with vendors to resolve issues and help them understand our business requirements necessitates a high level communicator.- They are responsible for accurate data entry and resolving questions from peer organizations. Additionally, the Logistics Specialist will ensure that all billing associated with the Inventory supply chain is accurate, validated and ready for processing. They will work with AP to reconcile invoice discrepancies. An understanding of general business accounting and finance is strongly desired.- Responsibilities can include manual tasks, such as assembling, addressing, stamping and arranging for the shipment of merchandise and materials. - They may also assist in daily scheduling of deliveries and pick-ups to and from production locations. In handling incoming shipments, you may be required to unpack boxes and verify contents. - The Logistic Specialist will be required to keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of company.- Logistics Specialists are expected to understand all aspects of production, adhere to strict safety standards, maintain very high quality, and be willing and able to work on powered equipment such as a forklift.- Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts- Must be able to lift loads of up to 49 pounds and carry them for short distances- May participate in group lifts of 50 pounds or more.- Push or pull heavy objects into position- Work in a noisy environment- Commitment to a culture of safety- Physical demands are expected with reasonable accommodationsAbout the teamWhy 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 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, 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 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- 1+ years of logistics experience- 1+ years of material forecasting experience- 1+ year of experience in shipping & receiving, inventory and warehousing practices. ...

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 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 ...

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 Services & Supply Chain (AIS-SC) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a highly effective candidate to identify, create, develop and integrate innovative technology to deliver the best operating, lowest cost infrastructure in the world. This individual will lead the technical sourcing of Integrated Circuits and Interconnects needed for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies that meet our customers' rapidly growing infrastructure needs. Successful candidates will bring strong knowledge of Semiconductor supply chains, electrical/mechanical connectors & cables, and proven ability to manage complex negotiations, program manage cross-functional teams, and effectively operate at any level of the organization (up to senior executives). AWS serves over a million active customers in more than 190 countries. We are steadily expanding global infrastructure to help our customers achieve lower latency and higher throughput. As our customers grow their businesses, AWS will continue to provide infrastructure that meets their global requirements.Key job responsibilities - Develop and implement Printed Circuit Board (PCB) supply chain strategies for AWS hardware infrastructure. - Understand PCB industry and technology trends. - Identify key technology trends in the industry and drive supplier product roadmaps and execute on strategic initiatives in those products. - Negotiate and implement complex supplier agreements and contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders. - Develop negotiations strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationship with suppliers. - Responsible to provide weekly team updates, deliver executive level updates on a monthly basis, and will be responsible for vendor escalations in order to resolve any issues related to his/her category. - Present to senior leadership via written narratives.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.Professional traits that are necessary for Amazon leaders: - Exhibits excellent judgment - Has high standards (is never satisfied with the status quo) - Is able to dive deep and is never out of touch with the details of the business - Expects and requires innovation of her/his team - Has passion and convictions and the innate ability to inspire passion in others - Strong results orientation - Thinks bigBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience- 5+ years of professional or military experience- Bachelor's degree- 5+ years working with the electronics industry in supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or engineering fields. ...

Be a part of operating the world’s largest cloud computing infrastructure. Amazon Web Services is seeking bright, motivated, hardworking individuals to fill Data Center Logistics positions. The ideal candidate will have a background in logistics with a focus of transportation, shipping receiving and inventory control and warehousing. They must possesses a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to multitask and operate in a very fast paced complex environment, meet deadlines, and a commitment to Operational Excellence. Additionally offering strong customer support and the ability to remain flexible with frequent shifts in priorities. The Logistics Specialist will process in-stock components as well as receive and process inbound shipments and coordinate and execute daily equipment deliveries. You will also assist with ongoing requests to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained and distributed to all locations to support build and repair activities. Working with the Logistics Manager, they create plans to optimize the flow and delivery of parts through their lifecycle; tracking inventory locations and movement. They work closely with Datacenter Operations Technicians to fulfill parts and equipment deliveries quickly and accurately. They will also work with Procurement teams to ensure that inbound equipment orders are complete and delivered to appropriate Data Center Locations. They are responsible for accurate data entry and resolving questions from peer organizations. Additionally, the Logistics Specialist will ensure that all information associated with the deliveries such as inventory tracking and Ticket updates are accurate to ensure equipment is ready for processing by end user. The ideal Logistics Specialist will dive deep into and the inventory they distribute to better understand the tracking, control and accuracy surrounding the components. The Specialist will be involved in, if not responsible for or limited to, decision making involving route planning, vehicle maintenance, load planning, loading and unloading equipment daily equipment deliveries, ultimately helping us to deliver on our goals of high availability and low cost. They will also maintain up-to-date metrics dashboards and or excel spreadsheets and will create reports for internal and external customer and management as required. Responsibilities can and will include driving long distances for long periods of time up to 10 hours a day in company vehicles such as box trucks and cargo vans, manual tasks, such as assembling, addressing, stamping and arranging for the shipment of merchandise and materials. They may also assist in daily scheduling of deliveries and pick-ups to and from production locations. In handling incoming shipments, they may have to unpack boxes and verify contents. Load and unload large equipment utilizing forklifts and or pallet jacks. The Logistics Specialist will be required to keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of company. Logistics Specialists are expected to understand all aspects of Transportation, shipping and receiving as well as inventory control, adhere to strict safety standards, maintain very high quality, and be willing and able to work on powered equipment (i.e forklift) The following physical demands are expected with reasonable accommodations: Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts Noise level varies and can be loud Temperature between 60 and 90 degrees, and will occasionally exceed 90 degrees This team will be working overtime as needed by the business Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations: - Must be able to lift loads of up to 49 pounds and carry them for short distances- May participate in group lifts of 50 pounds or more.- Push or pull heavy objects into position- Work in a noisy environment- Commitment to a culture of safety- Must be able to shift priorities without friction. A Valid Driver's License is required. 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 DOT training in driving box trucks up to 26’ in length· Handle sensitive/classified client materials · Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts· Occasionally work is in an office environment· Work overtime as required· Perform the following tasks: o Lift loads of up to 49 pounds and carry them for short distances o Participate in group lifts of 50 pounds or more o Frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach o Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl o Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment o Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance o Push or pull heavy objects into position o Work in a noisy environment o Stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods of time This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.About the teamAWS 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) 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 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- 1+ years of logistics experience- 1+ years of material forecasting experience- 1+ year of experience in shipping & receiving, inventory and warehousing practices and 1+ year of experience in transportation. ...

Have a passion for driving change and innovation? Do you want to be a part of an area in Amazon focused on driving growth initiatives? Excited about a fast-paced environment where you get to define multi-year strategies, manage strategic relationships and negotiations, build new initiatives from the ground up, and ensure we're delivering against our strategy for a multi-billion dollar business?Amazon is looking for a Senior Vendor Manager who will have full P&L responsibility of the business category. The Senior Vendor Manager is constantly innovating on behalf of customers, and you will own the partnerships that get us to the right experience for our customers. You will shape the business trajectory using analytical horsepower, excellent business judgment, strong vendor management and negotiation skills, and standout complex problem-solving skills. You will work with vendors of all sizes and must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent Amazon at all levels of the organization. The right candidates will be flexible, action and results oriented, have strong ownership mindset, and be comfortable working in ambiguity.You will shape the business to deliver the best experience for our customers. You will work closely with both internal and external partnerships to execute the strategy you develop. You will coordinate with tech teams, supply chain teams, marketing teams, and other business stakeholders across the company to bring your vision to fruition. You will monitor and react to customer needs and feedback.Candidates should have strong analytical abilities, comfort with ambiguity, a trust-but-verify mindset, high business judgment, strong influencing skills, a self-starter mindset, and a keen customer focus. This role requires skills at breaking down complex, high-level ideas into executable phases and juggling multiple competing projects and priorities. The ability to influence cross-functionally and across the organization, at all levels, will be absolutely critical to the success in this role.Key job responsibilities- Creates long-term category strategies that drive topline growth- Partner closely with operations, supply chain, marketing, advertising, finance, and product management to drive the business- Develops and implements action plans based on deep-dive analysis of input metrics- Drives customer and business opportunities to deliver long-term strategy for multiple sub-categories- Owns the relationship with strategic vendors, including negotiations to deliver top- and bottom-line category growth- Owns the Retail P&L for multiple categories; develops plans that drive revenue and margin improvement for the business- Dives deep into inputs and understands the downstream impact of changes to pricing, selection, and convenience for multiple categories- Identifies areas that need vendor attention and directs team to address issues; acts as escalation point, helping team and vendor(s) resolve conflictsBASIC 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 ...

Amazon is looking for a driven, customer focused, team-oriented, and analytical leader to join the US Home Team.The Sr. Vendor Manager will be responsible for the total P&L of a category within Home, setting the strategy for driving growth, creating 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, 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 central 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. #ReinventRetail BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Experience with business analysis and P&L management- Experience using data to influence business decisions- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL- Bachelor's degree ...

Location: Seattle, WATake your career to the next level by joining the Retail Video Games team at Amazon. We’re looking for a customer obsessed, analytical and innovative individual to join us as a Senior Vendor Manager. This role will own the P&L for the largest names across video game publishers.You will utilize a wide range of skills and work across major functional areas such as inventory management, marketing, merchandising, pricing, operations, and finance to drive the performance of these strategic categories and vendor partners.Key job responsibilities• Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets by executing annual and ongoing terms negotiations• Have a thorough understanding of the industry, seasonality and business trends/events, and continually monitor competitor/industry developments• Maximize Amazon’s business and financial profitability through selection expansion opportunities• Have a complete understanding of the customer needs, both existing and potential, and use that knowledge to advocate for and drive delivery of site features 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 cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, 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.A day in the lifeKey job responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be able to take their broad skill set and experience across multiple facets of a retail business (e.g., buying/vendor management, product management, operations, finance, marketing/merchandising) to identify and create growth opportunities. They will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business to innovate to achieve long-term growth. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to move on to other leadership roles within Amazon.As a Senior Vendor Manager, you will have accountability for the business results for your product categories. Your direct responsibility will be to manage performance of the product portfolio including developing and growing vendor relationships, negotiating terms and contracts, expanding product selection and vendor base, setting prices, developing marketing programs, driving sales and margin improvements and creating best-in-class customer experiences.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- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL- Experience using data to influence business decisions- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration- Experience with business analysis and P&L management ...