As a Materials Manager at Amazon Devices, you'll be the driving force behind our supply chain execution, ensuring seamless order fulfillment for products that delight millions of customers. You'll orchestrate complex global operations, working directly with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners and cross-functional teams to deliver results at scale.
Key job responsibilities
1. Supply Chain Leadership
• Own end-to-end materials management from forecast to delivery
• Manage the clear to build weekly supply response process as part of our master planning cycle.
• Drive daily operations with global OEM partners
• Lead shortage resolution and risk mitigation strategies
• Develop and optimize supply chain processes
• Deal with ambiguity with minimal Manager guidance
2. Stakeholder Management
• Serve as primary liaison between OEM partners and Amazon teams
• Build strong relationships with global suppliers
• Represent materials organization in key program meetings
• Collaborate across engineering, planning, and operations teams
3. Operations Excellence
• Monitor and drive OEM performance against goals
• Implement data-driven process improvements
• Manage material shortages, sourcing efforts, and supply risks
• Create and maintain critical business metrics
4. Strategic Planning
• Develop and communicate material forecasts
• Drive inventory optimization strategies
• Identify and execute process improvements
• Lead supply chain innovation and improvement initiatives
A day in the life
The Materials Manager (MM) is responsible for everything to do with supply continuity to ensure we can build the products that delight customers. Day to day this requires interaction and collaboration with colleagues in almost all areas of the organization as well as external suppliers. The MM is the driver to ensure everyone is aware of what is needed to allow us to build to our plan.
About the team
Join a dynamic team that combines principle-based decision making with innovative thinking to solve complex supply chain challenges. We're passionate about delivering results while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs. Our collaborative culture emphasizes mutual support and continuous learning.• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of program/project management experience
• 3+ years working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams
• 2+ years of supply chain experience
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLookups) and SQL proficiency
• Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to drive process improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience at writing clear, concise documents• Experience managing contract manufacturers in Asia
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles
• Mandarin language skills
• MBA or related advanced degree
• Experience with ERP systems
• Track record of process innovation
• Experience at writing clear, concise documents and presenting to leadership
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