• Supply Chain Planner, Blink

    Amazon (Mayfield Village, OH)


    Description

    Blink was the result of one of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns ever and is now part of Amazon Devices, the consumer electronics division that brings you the Kindle, Fire Tablets, Fire TV, and Echos. We build the wireless, battery-operated home security cameras that send motion-activated alerts and HD video to your smartphone or tablet for an amazingly affordable price.

     

    Help us create supply chain planning procurement capabilities that ensure our customers get what they want when they want it. As our product segment is in its infancy, everyone is required to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats, and work in a highly collaborative environment that is more ‘startup’ than ‘big company’.

     

    At the same time, your strategy needs to support the complexity, scale, and expectations that come with Amazon’s high standards in this function. What will you help us create?

    Key job responsibilities

    The Inventory Supply Chain Planner is responsible for optimizing inventory levels, managing supply chain operations, and ensuring efficient product flow to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and maintaining service levels. The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for all activities related to demand/supply planning from production forecasts to finished good delivery including day-to-day communication and management of OEM partners, as it relates to planning and order fulfillment within assigned planning segment. This person has a business orientation and is responsible for working within the local and remote Operations team driving planning and order fulfillment. In this role, you will:

    Key Responsibilities:

    Inventory Management

     

    -Develop and maintain optimal inventory levels across all locations

     

    -Monitor stock levels and implement reorder points

     

    -Create and manage safety stock policies

     

    -Analyze slow-moving and obsolete inventory

     

    -Conduct regular inventory audits

     

    Supply Planning

     

    -Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries

     

    -Develop replenishment strategies

     

    -Manage purchase orders and delivery schedules

     

    -Drive solutions to reduce and eliminate any gaps in supply plans preventing meeting order schedule

     

    -Monitor supplier performance and lead times

     

    -Identify and qualify alternative suppliers when needed

     

    -Act as the primary liaison between the OEM and greater team monitoring, managing and driving the OEM to assure goals and schedules are being met within planning segment

     

    Demand Planning

     

    -Collaborate with sales teams to understand future requirements and forecast customer demand using historical data and market trends

     

    -Adjust forecasts based on seasonal variations and market conditions

     

    -Monitor forecast accuracy and make necessary adjustments

     

    Analysis & Reporting

     

    -Generate regular inventory reports and KPIs

     

    -Analyze supply chain metrics and identify improvement opportunities

     

    -Track and report inventory turnover rates

     

    -Develop cost-saving initiatives

     

    -Create executive summaries and presentations

     

    Cross-functional Collaboration

     

    -Work with warehouse teams to optimize storage and handling

     

    -Coordinate with finance regarding inventory valuations

     

    -Partner with logistics on transportation planning

     

    -Collaborate with production planning teams to create master production schedule using the capacity plan, material clear to build report, and demand inputs

     

    -Schedule and host meetings with manufacturing partners globally as required, reducing and eliminating shortages

     

    -Work with Finance, Sales planning, Sourcing, Engineering and other teams to monitor and report budget

     

    -Promote process improvement and standardization of across all sites in the network

    Basic Qualifications

    - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations or related field, or equivalent experience

     

    - 2+ years Planning experience in a consumer market Segment Company using systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Oracle

     

    - 2+ years Supply Chain management experience

     

    - Experience with MS Office, specifically Excel

     

    - Understanding (and practical application) of LEAN

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Master’s degree

     

    - APICS certified

     

    - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to senior management, peers, and team members

     

    - A keen, flexible and intellect with superb conceptual thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills

     

    - Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully

     

    - Experience with LEAN manufacturing preferred

     

    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.