Hardware Delivery Manager, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.The Kuiper team is looking for a Hardware Delivery leader for the Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Category to support business and engineering stakeholders in driving performance and delivery assurance with critical contract manufacturers, and others as needed to execute on Kuiper objectives. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record managing tight dead-lines, finding ways to expedite material, reporting delivery KPIs, ensuring vendor performance, influencing new systems adoption (e.g. E2Open) and driving root-cause analysis within a production system.Experience working in new and ambiguous environments while knowing how to prioritize a broad range of cross functional stakeholders needs will be an advantage.Up to 50% travel required.Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Key job responsibilities - Work with a range of stakeholders including business leaders, engineering leaders, program management, and supply chain to ensure material arrives on-time for program builds. - Ensure vendor delivery performance on committed deliveries and agreed lead-times. - Expedite material as needed by the business. - Communicate delivery KPI’s to drive supplier business reviews and enforce contractual obligations. - Develop root-cause analysis and corrective actions when delivery performance is not meeting expectation. - Support root-cause analysis, corrective actions and development of processes to resolve internal challenges causing needs to expedite or vendors to push-out commit dates. - Support identification of supply risks and bottlenecks impacting deliveries at vendors, and communicate them to Global Category Managers.A day in the lifeThis is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and will work with leaders and suppliers in multiple technology areas. Have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and be constantly looking for ways to improve your supply chain performance, quality and information flow. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.About the teamHere at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorshipBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 7+ years of cumulative experience in manufacturing, operations or supply chain environment.- 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, planning, strategic sourcing, commodity management or program management.- 5+ years of experience driving vendor performance and improvements, developing and reporting delivery scorecards/KPIs, and driving root-cause analysis.- Knowledge of ERP and Supply Chain platforms (e.g. SAP and E2Open). ...

Supply Chain Product Lifecycle Manager, Networking

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!The ISCaP Networking team is looking for a results-oriented Sr. Supply Chain Product Lifecycle Manager to own Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) activities for Networking materials. The Supply Chain PLM will drive hardware qualification activities with engineering counterparts, conduct NUDD reviews, own category SKU optimization, manage sustaining BOM configurations and lifecycle status changes, lead coordinate and execute last time buy and EOL plans, and partner with Sourcing, Supply Chain and engineering counterparts to ensure continuity of supply through optimal product lifecycle management.General Work Activities: - Create and execute end-to-end product lifecycle plan for the Networking materials in collaboration for Sourcing, Supply Chain and Engineering counterparts- Drive qualification of second source or new revision hardware with rack integration partners as well as internal network engineering teams- Create and report out on qualification status and any risks to meeting qualification timeline - Conduct New Unique Difficult Different (NUDD) review of second source components- Align new hardware feature requirements from internal network engineering teams and hardware development engineering teams- Rationalize SKU portfolio to avoid redundant SKUs while ensuring optimal multi-source coverage- Align SKU portfolio strategy with supply chain and engineering counterparts- Manage BOM configurations and lifecycle status changes- Align on ramp plan with engineering and supply chain for new products- Create and align end of life and last time buy plans for SKUs that are phasing out- Develop subject matter expertise in the category of networking hardware you manage to advise engineering, sourcing and supply chain counterparts on optimal lifecycle strategies - Influence business partners, suppliers, and executive leaders to achieve product lifecycle management goalsA day in the lifeAs a Supply Chain PLM, you will be part of a three-pillar category team (Sourcing, Supply Chain, PLM) that will own end-to-end management of specific category of networking hardware. You will participate in technical engineering reviews, collaborate on sourcing strategies, advise on supply chain objectives, drive qualifications across multiple engineering teams, coordinate with component and rack integrations suppliers and own program reporting to executive leaders. Your role is fundamental to optimal product management of cloud networking hardware. You will develop deep and practical knowledge of the hardware you manage as well as its application in the AWS network. In this role you will be looking at "what's next" on the technology roadmap so you can build a lifecycle strategy to support it.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.You will join a team of highly capable and driven sourcing and supply chain managers who have experience from inside and outside the tech/networking industry. We are continually diving deeper into the supply chain and product design with our engineering and ODM partners. Although we have a ways to go, we have a heavy focus on automation and tools creation. We encourage and empower our team members be "builders", just as much as we are sourcing, supply, and product lifecycle managers. This is a great place to apply and enhance your knowledge of technology, take ownership for your space, and grow into a future leader.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s or an advanced degree in supply chain, business, product or program management, manufacturing, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field, or additional 8+ Years work experience in product management, supply chain, or sourcing of hardware in lieu of a degree - 4+ years of experience in product or program management (hardware), BOM management, hardware qualification, collaboration with engineering on product design, product launch, electronics manufacturing - 4+ years of experience with product or program management methodologies (ie. Critical Path, Agile) as well as data analysis tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables ,SQL, Tableau, etc. ...

Strategic Planning Engineer, UTR Optimization

Are you an innovative and organized leader that wants to be part of world-class sortation centers and logistics systems across the globe? Do you want a high level of ownership in developing mechanisms to solve complex problems? Does the challenge of designing sustainable processes appeal to you? If so, we have the job for you!NASC Engineering is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented Strategic Planning Engineer to lead process initiatives and manage under the roof (UTR) improvements (process design & material flow) for Amazon's Middle Mile network. A Strategic Planning Engineer's goal is to provide transparent and collaborative support to our customers, helping them overcome barriers and achieve their goals. We strive to introduce effective solutions to address organizational challenges and consistently challenge our own assumptions to drive consistency across initiatives.Strategic Planning Engineers value their direct relationship with stakeholders and customers and ensure that all requests are evaluated and prioritized based on data-driven analysis aligned with strategic business directives. We also provide transparency in the decision-making process and encourage input and approval from cross-functional teams across NASC Engineering. We keep our customers updated on the status of their requests, provide clear directions on the next steps, and explain why requests are approved or declined.We fully embrace Amazon's principles and consistently implement scalable, simple, customer-focused programs and processes that align with strategic directives. We are flexible and adapt to the unique and changing needs of our customers. You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. Our team works on hundreds of projects each year. You will be challenged; you will learn; you will work on high impact, high visibility projects; you will grow.Key job responsibilities• Spearhead prioritization of strategic initiatives• Create and maintain standard processes and documentation• Lead meetings, while ensuring the team is tracking to their deliverables• Provide insight and identify risks for business decisions• Gate-keep all internal and external requests and support the team in prioritizing the requests that are taken on• Report project status updates to the NASC Engineering Director and VP• Effective communication skills, with the ability to execute the team visionBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience working with Material handling equipment (MHE)- Bachelor's degree in engineering, management, or technology- 3+ years of directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects experience? ...

Regional Business Manager , Reverse Logistics

Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV and Amazon Echo. What will you help us create?Key job responsibilitiesIn this capacity the Reverse Logistics Regional Business Manager will: 1) Lead the global and regional strategy for Reverse Logistics and participate in strategic business reviews with Reverse Logistics suppliers 2) Lead the sourcing and selection of one or more Reverse Logistics suppliers in alignment with the overarching Reverse Logistics strategy and within the Return Services framework. This includes overseeing contract management, adherence to agreements, delivery performance, cost control, and social responsibility. The Reverse Logistics Business manager will be a strong advocate for the suppliers within the organization while also providing critical feedback to drive continuous improvement.The RL Regional Business Manager is a forward-thinking and analytically adept leader who excels in developing and executing strategies to drive both immediate and long-term business impact. With a deep understanding of business and product operations, this role demands the ability to operate across various functions and influence a wide range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong business acumen and expertise in leveraging product operations to achieve exceptional growth within tight deadlines.The position requires building collaborative, long-term relationships with a holistic business perspective, rather than focusing solely on individual products or suppliers. Responsibilities include a solid grasp of reverse supply chain operations, third-party supplier outsourcing strategies, manufacturing models, and consumer electronics product lifecycles. Effective judgment is essential for addressing issues and driving change. Additionally, the role demands excellent relationship-building skills to engage, influence, and negotiate with both suppliers and internal stakeholders Sr. Executive levels. Global travel up to 30% per yearA day in the lifeThe Regional Business Manager is the strategic and execution relationship owner for the Amazon Devices Reverse Logistics suppliers that provide screening and repair, test engineering design and development, planning, and procurement services in the Amazon Devices Reverse Logistics space. About the teamThe Amazon Devices Reverse Logistics team spans the globe from China, UK, EU, and the US (Kentucky, New Jersey, Virginia, Sunnyvale and Seattle). The team leadership is composed of long term Amazonians with deep knowledge and experience in the consumer electronics returns space and a passion for Amazon's peculiar ways. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Professional Degree (Bachelor’s degree)- 10+ years of product or program management, product marketing, business development or technology experience with a proven track record of executing the strategic vision- Experience converting insights into strategy and communicating complex ideas clearly and logically in written communication- Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition- Experience working within cross cultural teams, leading projects/initiatives across a matrix organization and driving toward consensus ...

Transportation Specialist Lead , Linehaul Scheduling

Amazon’s Transportation Operations team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transportation Lead Specialist to assist in the management of daily freight movements flowing into and out of our North American fulfillment centers and our associated fulfillment network. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, and to have a positive impact on Amazon, our transportation partners and ultimately our customers. When network disruptions happen, you’ll be at the forefront of helping the network/transportation partners clear those issues and ensure our customers get shipments on time.An ideal candidate has a background in transportation and excellent program management skills. They have the ability to pull and analyze data with ease, drive process improvements, standardize our processes and eliminate the root cause of defects within the current systems. This job will require exceptional communication skills while having the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment. Key job responsibilities- Continual, tactical communication with external customers (Carriers, Vendors/Suppliers) and internal customers (Retail, Finance, Software Support, Fulfillment Centers).- Excellent communication, both verbal and written as you will be required to create a narrative outlining your weekly findings and the variances to goals, and present these finding in a review forum.- Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, while measuring and identifying activities performed.- Lead initiatives to re-engineer business processes and identify and eliminate root causes of defects in order to drive efficiency in Amazon’s transportation operations.- Must be able to systematically escalate problems or variance in the information and data to the relevant owners and teams and follow through on the resolutions to ensure they are delivered.- Ability to pull data from numerous databases (using Excel, Access, SQL (Structured Query Language) and/or other data management systems) and to perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.- Perform leadership functions for the team, including regular 1:1 coaching and development sessions and directing the team as needed during the work day.- Develop performance metrics to assist with driving business results.- Ability to scope out business and functional requirements for the Amazon tech teams who create and enhance the software systems and tools we use.- Must be able to quickly understand the business impact of the trends and make decisions that make sense based on available data.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High school or equivalent diploma- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)- Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements ...

Program Manager II, Speed Improvement Team

Amazon is seeking a Program Manager in the US Delivery Speed Organization for Outbound Transportation. Amazon transportation encompasses all of the operations that deliver shipments from our fulfillment centers and third party locations to customers within the U.S. As a Program Manager, for Outbound Transportation, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating transportation projects and initiatives, ensuring efficient and effective transportation services for our organization. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of transportation programs. If you have a passion for transportation, excellent organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives, we encourage you to apply. Our team is specifically responsible for forecasting, improving, and educating leadership on "speed of delivery" that our customers experience. Key job responsibilities - Develop and implement transportation programs and initiatives in line with the organization's strategic goals and objectives - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify transportation needs and develop innovative solutions to improve transportation efficiency and effectiveness - Monitor and analyze transportation data, trends, and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven recommendations - Articulate business and technical requirements to effect process changes - Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in transportation management, and incorporate them into program strategiesA 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 Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stockBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of program or project management experience- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams ...

Sr Capacity Planning Manager - Supply Chain, Amazon Logistics

Join Amazon's dynamic environment as a Senior Supply Chain Manager with a Network Capacity Background, where you will play a crucial role in shaping and optimizing various facets of our operations, concentrating on optimizing and managing the flow of goods, information, or services within the supply chain network. We have exciting opportunities across different business units, each seeking a skilled professional to lead strategic initiatives and drive process improvements, with a specific focus on network capacity and the physical flow of goods or services within the supply chain network. As a Strategic Senior Supply Chain Manager with a Network Capacity Background, you'll take end-to-end ownership of operations, emphasizing capacity planning, logistics optimization, network design, and analysis of operational efficiency.In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Product, Finance, and more. Utilize your analytical prowess to identify opportunities for operational improvements, implement scalable systems, and drive automation to enhance efficiency, with a particular focus on optimizing the physical flow and operations within the supply chain network. Whether you're managing network capacity initiatives, overseeing cross-functional programs, or focusing on strategic projects, your impact will be visible, ongoing, and contribute directly to our commitment to being the most customer-centric company on earth.Key job responsibilities• Lead strategic initiatives related to network capacity within Amazon's various business units.• Concentrate on optimizing and managing the flow of goods, information, or services within the supply chain network.• Balance supply and demand, assess and improve the efficiency of distribution networks, warehouses, or logistics operations.• Analyze and synthesize data to identify opportunities for enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency in network capacity.• Define metrics, develop program management mechanisms, and invent/simplify processes to drive decision-making in complex network capacity situations.• Collaborate with stakeholders across different functions, influencing and facilitating agreements to achieve shared network capacity goals.• Manage cross-functional network capacity initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to lean philosophy at scale.• Own a portfolio of cross-functional programs related to network capacity, driving performance improvement and efficiency in project delivery.• Identify and deliver operational improvement opportunities in network capacity, focusing on inventory management, logistics strategy, and transportation optimization.• Monitor and optimize key network capacity metrics to ensure the smooth flow of goods or services through the supply chain network.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field- 5+ years of program or project management experience, with a focus on network capacity.- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements in network capacity processes.- Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables at minimum) and familiarity of SQL. ...

Sr. SCM, AIR Capacity Planning, Amazon Air

In Amazon Air, process driven techniques help us deliver smiles to both our internal and external customers daily. There are multiple ways to problem solve here, and we do it with consideration and respect for each other. We are diverse and united. Your thoughts, ideas, and contributions are highly valued here to solve any problem that we may encounter. There is no limit to how high you can “soar” here at Amazon Air!Amazon Air (AIR) seeks a Senior Supply Chain Manager (Sr. SCM) who will lead short term operations planning for the Amazon Air network. Responsibilities include optimizing for core metrics (cost, speed, volume, and quality), scaling through automation, and prioritizing/delegating network issues amongst team members. All of these require an individual who navigates ambiguous scenarios including decision making without all the required information. The individual must deliver results and scale despite constrained resources by inventing and simplifying. Collaboration with scientists, developers, and other tech teams is required. The Sr. SCM must look around corners, innovate, take risks, and optimize on a network-wide basis.Key job responsibilities- Influence and shape strategic decisions with internal stakeholders, using data-backed analytics to solve complex problems, while remaining customer obsessed- Partner with internal business teams including operations, ground transportation, finance, research, technology, and engineering to deliver improved results- Work closely with research science teams to develop tools for scaling/automation of network configuration- Manage and coordinate multiple project assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, accepting ownership and accountability of the process- Work within time constraints to meet business critical needs (often managing multiple, time-sensitive and high priority initiatives simultaneously), while measuring and identifying activities performed and ensuring service requirements are met- Analyze data from numerous databases (using Excel, Access, SQL and/or other data management systems) and perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as required- Travel domestically up to 15% of the time to various facilities in the Amazon networkBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of program or project management experience- 5+ years of supply chain experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership- Bachelor's degree- Experience analyzing data from numerous databases (using Excel, Access, SQL and/or other data management systems) ...

Global Inventory and Asset Manager

Amazon’s Ops Tech Solutions Supply Chain (OTS-SC) plans, sources, makes and delivers IT equipment necessary to empower Amazon’s Worldwide Stores Business. OTS-SC responsibilities include Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Scheduling, Capital planning, Risk management, Sourcing, Order processing, Warehousing, Assembly, Provisioning, Transportation, Repair, Replacement and Disposal of IT equipment. Within OTS, the Inventory and Asset Management team is responsible for standardizing and streamlining inventory and asset management processes across First, Middle and Last Mile customers as well as internal warehousing and assembly locations. This role will work cross-functionally with different technical and non-technical stakeholder groups such as Engineering, Deployment, Field and Supply Chain to deep dive existing process opportunities and develop improved process flows for inventory and asset management for both deployed and un-deployed assets. The role will also stand up new processes due to lack of existing process infrastructure and write data-driven strategy papers to get leadership alignment. Additionally, this role will develop metrics to define and measure success of the processes being set up. This is an exciting opportunity to develop processes from scratch and identify untapped opportunities that will enable OTS to reduce cost, drive simplification and efficiency. This position will work with multiple stakeholders from different teams across the globe, building scalable and sustainable solutions. Key job responsibilities- Develop standardized inventory processes for audits, cycle counts and roll-out implementation, monitoring and training in collaboration with stakeholder teams. - Develop data-driven inventory thresholds for IT spares, dictating what to hold, how much to hold and where to hold across a network of 5000+ facilities. - Develop inventory compliance mechanism for facilities not in compliance with inventory process and policy.- Reduce existing excess and obsolete inventory and develop process and system enhancements to prevent future accumulation.- Develop phased program plans with milestones and deliverables for the achievement of inventory and asset management program objectives. - Assess process and system gaps and formulate business requirement documents (BRDs) to support system enhancements/integration related.- Develop automated mechanisms to track and report inventory metrics as part of organization wide business and financial reviews. - Effectively communicate to senior leadership through white papers, program status updates and monthly/quarterly business review documents. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations, supply chain, transportation logistics- 4+ years of supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience- 4+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- 3+ years of leading large complex programs experience- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL ...

Transportation Specialist, ATS Scheduling

Amazon is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transportation Specialist to assist in the resolution of stakeholder issues of daily freight movements flowing into and out of our North American fulfillment centers and our associated fulfillment network. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team in a huge growth area for Amazon.An ideal candidate has a background in transportation and excellent data driven problem resolution skills. He/she has the ability to pull and analyze data with ease, drive process improvements, standardize our processes and eliminate the root cause of defects within the current systems. This job will require exceptional communication skills while having the ability to work independently in a high pressure environment.Key job responsibilities- Continual, tactical communication with external customers (Carriers, Vendors/Suppliers) and internal customers (Retail, Finance, Software Support, Fulfillment Centers) - Ability to pull data from numerous databases (using Excel, Access, SQL and/or other data management systems) and to perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed - Publish performance metrics to assist with driving business results - Identify and eliminate root causes of defects in order to drive efficiency in Amazon’s transportation operations - Must be able to quickly understand the business impact of the trends and make decisions that make sense based on available data - Must be able to systematically escalate problems or variance in the information and data to the relevant owners and teams and follow through on the resolutions to ensure they are delivered - Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, while measuring and identifying activities performed - Excellent communication, both verbal and written as you will be required to create a narrative outlining your weekly findings and the variances to goals, and present these finding in a review forumBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of working with computers and Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) experience- High school or equivalent diploma- Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays- Are 18 years of age or older ...

Senior Supply Chain Manager, NACF Supply Chain

Join Amazon's dynamic environment as a Senior Supply Chain Manager with a Network Capacity Background, where you will play a crucial role in shaping and optimizing various facets of our operations, concentrating on optimizing and managing the flow of inventory within the supply chain network. We have exciting opportunities across different business initiatives, each seeking a skilled professional to lead strategic initiatives and drive process improvements, with a specific focus on network capacity and the physical flow of goods or services within the supply chain network. As a Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will take end-to-end ownership of building and manifesting our capacity plan, operations, logistics optimization, network design, and analysis of operational efficiency.In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Product and program teams in SCOT, Finance, Engineering and construction and more. You will utilize your analytical prowess to identify opportunities for operational improvements, implement scalable systems, and drive automation to enhance efficiency, with a particular focus on optimizing the physical flow and operations within the supply chain network. Whether you are managing network capacity initiatives, overseeing cross-functional programs, or focusing on strategic projects, your impact will be visible, ongoing, and contribute directly to our commitment to being the most customer-centric company on earth. The ideal candidate will not only have strong analytical skills and operational acumen, they will also be able to present and visualize data in a succinct manner and craft concise and comprehensive verbal and written narratives to influence executive decisions.Key job responsibilities- Lead strategic initiatives related to network capacity within Amazon's various business units- Lead initiatives to optimize and manage the flow of inventory within the supply chain network- Balance capacity and demand, assess and improve the efficiency of distribution networks, warehouses, and logistics operations- Analyze and synthesize data to identify opportunities for enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency in network capacity- Define metrics, develop program management mechanisms, and invent/simplify processes to drive decision-making in complex network capacity situations- Collaborate with stakeholders across different functions, influencing and facilitating agreements to achieve shared network capacity goals- Manage cross-functional network capacity initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to lean philosophy at scale and develop cadences to communicate progress to senior leaders- Own a portfolio of cross-functional programs related to network capacity, driving performance improvement and efficiency in project delivery- Identify and deliver operational improvement opportunities in network capacity, focusing on inventory management, logistics strategy, and transportation optimization- Monitor and optimize key network capacity metrics to ensure the smooth flow of goods or services through the supply chain networkAbout the teamThe Global Capacity Planning team's mission is to plan and deliver the North America Customer fulfillment capacity to meet the demand of our customers at desired speed and quality while improving the long term cost structure of the network. Our customers are: S&OP, PPT, Finance, FC operations, WW and Operations Engineering, Real Estate, WW Design, Launch, and Safety/EHS.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of program or project management experience- 5+ years of supply chain experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership ...

Global Supply Manager, OEM Networking, Networking Procurement and 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.The AIS-SC Networking team is looking for a results-oriented individual to own supply management for OEM Networking components. This individual will own the supply strategy and relationship with multiple silicon suppliers interact with engineering and PLM colleagues to ramp up new product platforms. Our Global Supply Managers are (or become) experts in their industries and help drive the explosive growth of AWS.General Responsibilities:- Create and execute supply planning strategies to meet the category, department, project and customer needs- Prioritize activities and align with stakeholders to deliver supply globally with a high degree of predictability- Manage supplier relationships and allocation of material to demands based on priority- Be a subject matter expert for the customers, technologies, and markets in which you engage- Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals- Identify and drive realization of opportunities for durable, relative advantage in your categoryKey job responsibilities- Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base opportunities to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and utilize industry developments that benefit Amazon- Identify and pursue opportunities to leverage and consolidate the supply base using system level tools and techniques- Understand forecasting, demand planning, material/supply/inventory planning, and manufacturing processes/capacity to verify supply commitments- Manage supply buffers and allocation to shorten lead times and build resiliency into the supply chain without driving excess- Drive supplier improvement initiatives to continually lower risk and reduce lead times- Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations- Create and send monthly forecasts, and measure supplier commitments against demandA day in the lifeAs a Global Supply Manager, you will be part of a three-pillar category team (Sourcing, Supply Chain, PLM) that will own end-to-end management of a specific category of networking hardware. You will participate in technical engineering reviews, collaborate on inventory and supply strategies, advise on supply chain objectives. Your role is fundamental to optimal product management of cloud networking hardware. You will develop deep and practical knowledge of the hardware you manage as well as its application in the AWS network. About the teamYou will join a team of highly capable and driven sourcing and supply chain managers who have experience from inside and outside the tech/networking industry. We are continually diving deeper into the supply chain and product design with our engineering, component and ODM partners. Although we have a ways to go, we have a heavy focus on automation and tools creation. We encourage and empower our team members be "builders", just as much as we are sourcing, supply, and product lifecycle managers. This is a great place to apply and enhance your knowledge of technology, take ownership for your space, and grow into a future leader.Why AWS?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.Diverse ExperiencesAWS 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. 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 & 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. 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. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s or an advanced degree in supply chain, business, product or program management, manufacturing, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field, or additional 6+ Years work experience in product management, supply chain, or sourcing of hardware in lieu of a degree- 4+ years of experience in product or program management (hardware), BOM management, hardware qualification, collaboration with engineering on product design, product launch, electronics manufacturing- 2+ years of experience with product or program management methodologies (ie. Critical Path, Agile) as well as data analysis tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, etc. ...

Long-Term Topology & Planning, RSR

The Manager of Networking Planning Technology team will engage work on the rural and super rural expansion strategy, developing tools, analyses, and iterative strategic planning models to help enable the rural distribution, real estate, and coverage plan for Amazon in far-reaching regions. Key deliverables will be engineered databases for long term planning information, developing dashboard and visualization tools to present long range planning scenarios to leaders, automating financial forecasts for ROI / IRR assessments on different investment scenarios, and expediting topology and network strategy questions through innovative modelling techniques. The ideal candidate has experience in network modelling, leading teams in data engineering, analytics, and producing strategic documents to high visibility programs with upper-level leadership. Key job responsibilitiesKey responsibilities of this role include architecting data systems to cleanly present and automate strategic reports, the development of flash reports, writing and contributing to high value CapEx and launch strategy documents, coverage and network heatmaps, and financial analytics. The manager will develop tools and processes to automate critical analyses in long range supply chain plans, produce iterative financial models, and write-ups to leadership on how to interpret the recommendations. This will include, where we ideally want to launch, how many buildings are needed to solve our long term goals, and when is the ideal timing for engaging in new regions. This leader will talk with existing technical leaders in the space, develop data management procedures handle large scale requests, and work cross functionally with several operative teams to align on key inputs. They will also have great people management skills and exemplify strong leadership in ambiguious spaces. A day in the lifeA day in the life of the Network Planning Technology manager will be handling requests on what regions provide ideal paybacks, analyzing how existing regions should be changed to compliment our future plans, and assessing new strategies for entering regions not yet covered by Amazon delivery. They will liaise with key stakeholders, contribute to model changes in line with our long range plan, and establish tenets / standard work for improving our suite of tools and reports for leadership planning cycles. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of cross functional project delivery experience- 5+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- 5+ years of program or project management experience- 5+ years of team management experience- 2+ years of supply chain experience- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements ...

Supply Chain Manager, S&OP planning team

Amazon Logistics aims to leverage optimization techniques and data analysis to innovate a last mile delivery network. Last Mile seeks a Supply Chain Manager, Capacity Planning to lead in the space of capacity planning across traditional and crowd sourced delivery service and sort models. Responsibilities: - Leading end-to-end network initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. - Developing the network strategy for new initiatives - Analyzing data on upstream connections using SQL, Tableau, and Excel - Defining metrics to measure and monitor supply chain performance, inbound flows and transportation metrics - Interacting with and influencing field operations leaders. - Working with Research Scientists and Data Engineers to develop planning models to optimize for cost while meeting capacity needs. - Working with technology teams and product managers to develop new tools and systems to support the growth of the business.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of program or project management experience- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams- Bachelor's degree ...

Sr. Site Technical Manager, Device Postponement Operations (DPO)

The Senior Site Technical Manager (STM) is responsible for development, qualification, and validation of assembly, test, and pack out processes for Amazon’s Devices Products in a multi-product, automation-focused factory. STM activities include resolving technical issues, modeling overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and cost improvements, driving process and yield improvements, applying lean methodology, supporting site acceptance testing (SAT), and DFx (Design for Automation, Manufacturing, Cost). The STM will work closely with Amazon’s contract manufacturer and Amazon’s product design and automation engineers.Key job responsibilitiesAs Senior STM, you will:* own resolution of technical issues for multiple products in a fast-paced, automation-focused factory;* work quickly and collaboratively with colleagues and suppliers to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve automation, material, process, and procedure issues.* drive continuous improvements to manufacturing and automation processes;* identify and design required assembly & test fixtures for new and existing products;* work with others on new product design-for-automation and create standard operating procedures and processes;* help to identify and drive quality improvement and cost reduction goals.A day in the lifeThe STM will be actively engaged in managing the factory and its processes, on the floor working with suppliers and operators, monitoring the performance of automated equipment and manual packout lines, and identifying ideas for continuous improvement. As new programs are introduced to the site, the STM will play a key role in identifying the manufacturing processes to aid in scoping work and cost. And as issues arise, the STM will be the key leader to bring together all the technical resources needed to quickly diagnose, triage, contain, fix, and restore services to enable the site to meet its on-time delivery goals.About the teamDevice Postponement Operations (DPO) is Amazon Lab126’s team responsible for in-region postponement, customization, and pack-out of Amazon’s innovative devices. We finalize the assembly of devices using automated assembly and pack-out lines so that Amazon can customize products to meet just-in-time demand. We enable Amazon to deliver very quickly to our customers the right configuration of a product at low cost and high quality.Amazon’s Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Lab126 have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire TV, the Echo Family of products, and Astro. We deliver delightfully unique Amazon experiences, giving customers instant access to everything, digital, or physical.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures- * Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent;- * Experience as on-site technical lead for high-volume manufacturing and complex packout, leading issue resolution, and overseeing routine automation machine maintenance & monitoring;- * Demonstrated experience with cycle time waterfall and line balancing, SOP generation, personnel training;- * Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures while launching programs in a phase-gate release (e.g. xVT, Ramp) and acceptance-test process (FAT, SAT);- * Demonstrated knowledge and experience with quality concepts, tools, and methods such as 8D, DOE, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Measurement Systems Analysis, fishbone diagrams, 5Whys, etc.;- * Basic DG&T and DFx (Manufacturing, Automation, Cost);- * Data management and analysis using Matlab, JMP, Minitab; Yield reporting with Pareto, Cp/Cpk, GR&R;- * Experience with basic metrology equipment such as OMM, caliper, height-gage;- * Manufacturing knowledge and relevant work experience in Supplier Quality, Product Quality, or Product Reliability;- * Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) including programming and interfacing with shop floor control systems;- * Understanding of general safety requirements such as NFPA, UL, CE, and general machine safety (machine guards, LOTO, etc);- * Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways;- * Demonstrated ability to gain deep understanding of the business and end user needs quickly;- * 10+ years’ experience in operations, working with and managing OEM/CM suppliers, throughout the product life cycle from Concept to EOL with minimum 5 years experience as STM. ...

Sr. Mgr, Strategy & Planning, WW Hub Delivery

At Amazon, we are working to be the most Customer-centric company on earth. A customer experience that we are constantly looking to take to a new level is how we fulfill and deliver customers' orders. We are doing so by building a world class last mile operation capable of exceeding the expectations of our customers by ensuring that their orders are delivered as quickly, accurately, and cost effectively as possible.The Hub Delivery product allows local small businesses to partner with Amazon to provide flexible and cost-effective delivery service to delight customers globally. This is an emerging Amazon Logistics (AMZL) delivery channel, and is on an exponential growth trajectory globally.The Sr Mgr, Strategy & Planning will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and communicate business conditions and decisions effectively with stakeholders across multiple groups and levels. In this role, a Sr. Manager will seek out problems, dive deep into data, earn trust of partner teams, and deliver results that can have a large scale influence. This role is a blend of long term strategic planning, that requires quick decision-making, with incomplete data, while also thinking big and influencing the long term direction of the network. The end goal of this role is to answer the question of how we can expand Hub Delivery to our customers in a safer, faster, more efficient, and more cost-effective manner.Key job responsibilities- Lead long-term, and Mid-term network planning and process standardization.- Define the best Network Topology solution by leveraging on optimization tool sets to find answers for critical strategic questions such as how many facilities to build, what kinds they should be, where to put them, how to expect them to operate in the larger context of AMZL, and how to connect them in our transportation system.- Actively work to remove bottlenecks. Create scalable mechanisms and best practices. Use network planning knowledge to influence future tools and features enhancement.- Communicate and drive long term initiatives. Proactively identify gaps and opportunities. Manage various planning cycles (3YF/OP1/OP2) timelines and deliverables.- Lead projects for cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new features and tools service that meet cost optimization and delivery experience maximization goals.- Proactively identify gaps and opportunities in the process/solution by performing continuous benchmarking with developed countries network.- Drive clear, precise, and regular communication with stakeholders to include ongoing project/program status via monthly and quarterly planning reviews.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 7+ years of team management experience- 5+ years of supply chain experience ...

Transportation Specialist, Amazon Inbound Transportation

Amazon is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transportation Specialist to assist in the resolution of stakeholder issues of daily freight movements flowing into and out of our North American fulfillment centers and our associated fulfillment network. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team in a huge growth area for Amazon.An ideal candidate has a background in transportation and excellent data driven problem resolution skills. He/she/they have the ability to pull and analyze data with ease, drive process improvements, standardize our processes and eliminate the root cause of defects within the current systems. This job will require exceptional communication skills while having the ability to work independently in a high pressure environment.Key job responsibilities - Continual, tactical communication with external customers (Carriers, Vendors/Suppliers) and internal customers (Retail, Finance, Software Support, Fulfillment Centers) - Ability to pull data from numerous databases (using Excel, Access, SQL and/or other data management systems) and to perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed - Publish performance metrics to assist with driving business results - Identify and eliminate root causes of defects in order to drive efficiency in Amazon’s transportation operations - Must be able to quickly understand the business impact of the trends and make decisions that make sense based on available data - Must be able to systematically escalate problems or variance in the information and data to the relevant owners and teams and follow through on the resolutions to ensure they are delivered - Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, while measuring and identifying activities performed - Excellent communication, both verbal and written as you will be required to create a narrative outlining your weekly findings and the variances to goals, and present these finding in a review forumA 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 Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stockBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of working with computers and Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) experience- High school or equivalent diploma- Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays- Are 18 years of age or older ...

Sr Supply Chain Manager - Capacity Planning, Amazon Logistics

Join Amazon's dynamic environment as a Senior Supply Chain Manager with a Network Capacity Background, where you will play a crucial role in shaping and optimizing various facets of our operations, concentrating on optimizing and managing the flow of goods, information, or services within the supply chain network. We have exciting opportunities across different business units, each seeking a skilled professional to lead strategic initiatives and drive process improvements, with a specific focus on network capacity and the physical flow of goods or services within the supply chain network. As a Strategic Senior Supply Chain Manager with a Network Capacity Background, you'll take end-to-end ownership of operations, emphasizing capacity planning, logistics optimization, network design, and analysis of operational efficiency.In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Product, Finance, and more. Utilize your analytical prowess to identify opportunities for operational improvements, implement scalable systems, and drive automation to enhance efficiency, with a particular focus on optimizing the physical flow and operations within the supply chain network. Whether you're managing network capacity initiatives, overseeing cross-functional programs, or focusing on strategic projects, your impact will be visible, ongoing, and contribute directly to our commitment to being the most customer-centric company on earth.Key job responsibilities• Lead strategic initiatives related to network capacity within Amazon's various business units.• Concentrate on optimizing and managing the flow of goods, information, or services within the supply chain network.• Balance supply and demand, assess and improve the efficiency of distribution networks, warehouses, or logistics operations.• Analyze and synthesize data to identify opportunities for enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency in network capacity.• Define metrics, develop program management mechanisms, and invent/simplify processes to drive decision-making in complex network capacity situations.• Collaborate with stakeholders across different functions, influencing and facilitating agreements to achieve shared network capacity goals.• Manage cross-functional network capacity initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to lean philosophy at scale.• Own a portfolio of cross-functional programs related to network capacity, driving performance improvement and efficiency in project delivery.• Identify and deliver operational improvement opportunities in network capacity, focusing on inventory management, logistics strategy, and transportation optimization.• Monitor and optimize key network capacity metrics to ensure the smooth flow of goods or services through the supply chain network.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field- 5+ years of program or project management experience, with a focus on network capacity.- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements in network capacity processes.- Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables at minimum) and familiarity of SQL. ...

Category Manager, Supplier Center of Excellence

At Amazon, we strive to be Earth’s most customer-centric company where people can find and discover anything they want to buy online. We hire the world’s brightest minds, offering them an environment in which they can relentlessly improve the experience for customers. Innovation and creativity are built into the DNA of the company and are encouraged at all levels of employment. Every day we solve complex technical and business problems with ingenuity and simplicity. We’re making history and the good news is we’ve only just begun. The OpsTech IT supply chain team is accountable to manage all IT infrastructure and end user equipment deployed across Amazon fulfillment facilities globally. The team is responsible to provide end to end solutions for this equipment that includes engineering, lifecycle management, change control, demand planning, supplier readiness, material management, and total cost of ownership. Our initiatives deliver on the solutions that power the physical fulfillment to millions of Amazon.com customers across the world. The Supplier Center of Excellence (SCOE) team focuses on supply agility and resilience, supplier readiness to support Amazon demand, product quality, supplier performance management, cost containment and reduction, supplier capability development, risk identification and mitigation. Working closely with the Engineering team, Global Procurement, and other Supply Chain internal teams, the SCOE team will develop and lead supplier relationships for creating the greatest value in total cost, quality, service, security of supply, and innovation. The team will partner with all cross functional regional procurement & launch readiness teams to develop category strategies that meet the enterprise guidance on products and addresses regional needs of business and internal stakeholders. The Category Manager (Supply Chain Manager) is responsible for relationship ownership for all suppliers and resellers in their category. Key job responsibilities• Serve as supply chain Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a variety of IT equipment within a category, and manage those categories from a procurement, readiness, supplier performance and risk standpoint.• Develop Category Strategies, product roadmaps and other planning to improve supply agility and resilience, supplier coverage, diversification, value and security of supply. Requires collaboration and alignment with other stakeholders including IT engineering team, Product Management and other Supply Chain teams.• Be responsible for supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability development, capacity planning, risk identification and mitigation.• Interact with business partners to develop, engage and lead supplier relationships for creating the greatest value in cost, security of supply, risk management, and innovation.• Engage with Suppliers in a detailed, hands on approach to support every day, operational requirements related to inventory readiness, changes in components and technology, reporting, OTIF and other metrics• Support execution of sourcing strategies in collaboration with other sourcing teams and negotiate and manage contract compliance with suppliers and internal stakeholders• Keep abreast of changing business requirements and market conditions, and manage suppliers and contracts to maintain value and competitiveness• Perform spend analysis based on a variety of relevant information, prepare financial models, identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost savings, and present business case and recommendations to internal business partners• Support the strategic goals of the business partners; act as a ‘consultant’ to help achieve those objectives. Be recognized by business partners for supporting their strategy and driving valueAdditional Responsibilities:• Lead or participate in development of policies and procedures, process efficiency, and innovation for related programs• Participate in implementation of new procurement systems and technology• Network externally to facilitate competitive intelligence including best practices, emerging / potential sources of competitive advantage, market pricing, and benchmarkingBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, I.T. or a related field preferred- • 5+ years of experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management- • Ability to exercise judgment in evaluation of suppliers, supplier performance, and ensure that project goals, schedules and performance requirements are achieved- • Customer obsession, bias for action and urgency- • Must have a positive, collaborative attitude- • Excellent verbal skills and above average written communication skills- • Strong PC skills including Windows and Excel- This role may include up to 10% travel ...

Amazon Robotics - Supply Chain Intern - Summer 2025, Amazon Robotics Operations and Supply Chain

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 & internship 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 a 3 month internship from May - August 2025. The Supply Chain team is seeking Summer 2025 Interns with interest in supply chain purchasing, logistics, planning, procurement, and process improvement/data analyst. The successful candidate for this position will have a high sense of urgency, the ability to work cross functionally, and the desire to improve the outcome for our customers.Key job responsibilities• Developing an understanding of our Supply Chain and Systems and Tools processes and identify targets for improvement in transactional and operations efficiencies• Supporting the execution of supply chain cost/lead time, safety stock, procurement, planning, warehousing/logistics, and/or new product introduction programs, including the exploration of opportunities across multiple Amazon business units• Leading projects to automate our cross-functional processes between Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Deployment, and Engineering• Developing processes and mechanisms related to expanding capacity and programs in our Robotics Operations Center of Excellence• Developing efficient and accurate metrics and mechanisms for measuring and reporting supply chain performance. Support the introduction of new software/tools/dashboards• Actively support and foster a culture of inclusionA day in the lifeThe Supply Chain Intern works within the Supply Chain organization to support the development of business processes for the Supply Chain Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, and Systems and Tools teams. The Intern should have a good understanding of supply chain, operations, finance, and general business practices.About the teamThe Amazon Robotics Operations and Supply Chain organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. It’s an operation that works cross-functionally with teams across Amazon globally, and is driven by data and metrics. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS* Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in field of Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field* Currently enrolled in college/university and must have at least one semester/term/quarter of school left to complete after the end of the internship* Dec 2025 graduation date or later* Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) internship from May - August 2025 ...