Amazon is looking for a results-oriented individual to own supply management for hardware that runs the infrastructure powering Amazon Web Services (AWS). Our Supply Chain Planning Managers are experts in their industries who deliver the supply that help drive the explosive growth of AWS.
General Work Activities:
Create and execute supply planning strategies for a category, department, or project to meet customer needs
Prioritize activities and align with stakeholders to deliver supply globally with a high degree of predictability
Manage supplier performance 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 category
Key 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 organizationsBachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field
6+ years of experience in supply/in-stock management, forecast/demand/supply/capacity planning, enterprise technology, or electronics manufacturing
3+ years of experience in supply management of silicon, electronic components, original design manufacture (ODM) of server hardwareMBA or advanced degree in supply chain management or quantitative disciplines
Broad supply chain experience, such as new product introduction, forecast/demand/supply/capacity planning, and supplier management
Strong proficiency in analysis tools including Microsoft Excel, SQL, Tableau, and statistics software
Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer
Ability to think strategically and execute tactically with a bias for action
Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level internally and with suppliers
High degree of business ethics and accountability
Strong business and financial acumen
Strong communications (verbal and written) skills
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
