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Description

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 organizations

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor'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 hardware

Preferred Qualifications

MBA 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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.