Supply Chain Manager

Description 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 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! Description 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 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! 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. We are seeking a supply chain manager to deliver the best operating, lowest cost infrastructure in the world. In this role, you will plan, coordinate and manage allocations of infrastructure components across multiple manufacturers and suppliers. In This Role, You Will Perform forecasting, demand analysis, material/inventory management, and manage supply buffers Understand manufacturing processes to verify supply commitments and reduce cycle times Work with component suppliers and server manufacturers to analyze, reconcile allocation and monitor changes and cancellations Participate in requirements gathering Understand the supply chain network and work with various analytics and software development teams, driving automation Develop analytical tools and dashboards to track metrics, monitor SLAs, and report findings Produce written recommendations and insights to inform key stakeholders of supply chain health and help shape solution design Key job responsibilities Forecast generation and demand planning Allocations of AWS material from inventory hubs to suppliers Requirement and Specification reviews with Hardware Engineering Ocean, air, and ground transportation planning Supply heatmap generation About The Team 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 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 (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Basic Qualifications 2+ years of program, project or product management, or leading product implementation experience 6+ years of related industry experience 8+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience 8+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field Experience in data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company Experience in program, project or product management, or leading product implementation Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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