Sr Supply Chain Product Lifecycle Manager Optical Modules

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

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The Networking team is looking for a resultsoriented Sr. Supply Chain Product Lifecycle Manager to own Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) activities for Optical Modules. The Sr. Supply Chain PLM will drive hardware qualification activities with engineering counterparts conduct NUDD reviews own category SKU optimization manage sustaining BOM configurations and lifecycle status changes coordinate and execute last time buy and EOL plans and partner with Sourcing Supply Chain and engineering counterparts to ensure continuity of supply through effective lifecycle management of our portfolio of optical modules.

General Work Activities:

Create and execute endtoend product lifecycle plan for optical modules in collaboration for Sourcing Supply Chain and Engineering counterparts

Drive qualification of second source or new revision hardware with network hardware engineering counterparts as well as networking deployment teams

Drive product portfolio qualification strategy and mitigate risks to meeting qualification timeline

Conduct New Unique Difficult Different (NUDD) review of second source components

Align new hardware feature requirements from internal network engineering teams and hardware development engineering teams

Rationalize SKU portfolio to avoid redundant SKUs while ensuring optimal multisource coverage

Align SKU portfolio strategy with supply chain and engineering counterparts

Manage BOM configurations and lifecycle status changes

Align on ramp plan with engineering and supply chain for new products

Create and align end of life and last time buy plans for SKUs that are phasing out

Develop subject matter expertise in the category of networking hardware you manage to advise engineering sourcing and supply chain counterparts on optimal lifecycle strategies

Influence business partners suppliers and executive leaders to achieve product lifecycle management goals

A day in the life
As a Sr. Supply Chain PLM you will be part of a threepillar category team (Sourcing Supply Chain PLM) that will own endtoend management optical modules. You will participate in technical engineering reviews collaborate on sourcing strategies advise on supply chain objectives drive qualifications across multiple engineering teams coordinate with component and rack integrations suppliers and own program reporting to executive leaders. Your role is fundamental to optimal product management of cloud networking hardware. You will develop deep and practical knowledge of the hardware you manage as well as its application in the AWS network. In this role you will be looking at whats next on the technology roadmap so you can build a lifecycle strategy to support it.

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You will join a team of highly capable and driven sourcing and supply chain managers who have experience from inside and outside the tech/networking industry. We are continually diving deeper into the supply chain and product design with our engineering and ODM partners. Although we have a ways to go we have a heavy focus on automation and tools creation. We encourage and empower our team members be builders just as much as we are sourcing supply and product lifecycle managers. This is a great place to apply and enhance your knowledge of technology take ownership for your space and grow into a future leader.

Bachelors or an advanced degree in supply chain business product or program management manufacturing engineering finance or related technical or quantitative field or additional 8 Years work experience in product management supply chain or sourcing of hardware in lieu of a degree

6 years of experience in product or program management (hardware) BOM management hardware qualification collaboration with engineering on product design product launch electronics manufacturing
6 years of experience with product or program management methodologies (ie. Critical Path Agile) as well as data analysis tools such as Excel Pivot Tables SQL Tableau etc.

MBA or advanced degree in engineering or other quantitative disciplines
6 years of experience in product or program management of networking hardware or related electronics electronic components original design manufacture (ODM) of networking equipment personal computers or servers
Broad supply chain experience such as new product introduction hardware and software qualification
Strong proficiency in analysis tools including Microsoft Excel SQL Tableau
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
Experience leading negotiations for complex mission critical technology
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 $133200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.