Amazons Last Mile Transportation is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to join the Strategic Planning & Sourcing team. This position will lead efforts to dive deep into billing issues drive process improvements standardize processes eliminate rootcause defects within existing systems and communicate the findings effectively across different teams. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team for Amazon.
An ideal candidate has a background in transportation and accounts receivables with excellent program manager skills. They enjoy discovering and solving complicated problems and can quickly learn complex systems. This job will require exceptional communication skills while having the ability to work independently in a highpressure environment.
Key job responsibilities
Manage assigned new site launch projects from a procurement perspective. Use Smartsheet and sitespecific templates to complete tasks review upcoming milestones and prepare for meetings. Site tasks are organized by critical and noncritical milestones.
Check the calendar and prepare for daily and weekly meetings.
Employ current standard operating procedures (SOP) and howto guides for task completion.
Identify problem solve and address blockers or potential risks early by coordinating with relevant stakeholders to develop contingency plans.
Communicate with stakeholders via outlook slack or chime regarding project updates risks blockers and pathtogreen address immediate queries or updates.
Run reports on all EUE (EndUser Equipment) orders in DSCS confirm timely shipping and update the NI App accordingly.
Communicate with EPMs Project Managers) regarding site specific updates for inventory not yet received keeping track of percentages to achieve M1/M2/ART metrics.
Utilize various platforms to complete tasks for active sites to ensure all orders and tasks align with the project schedule and the approved design revisions.
Review Lessons Learned sheet to review on a bimonthly basis with team to ensure continuous improvement efforts are completed.
Monitor and ensure all orders are placed accurately and avoid surplus inventory.
A day in the life
As a member of the Strategic Planning & Sourcing (SPS) Team within Amazons SSD FC Startup division the role focuses on orchestrating the smooth launch and operation of new Rapid and Rural Logistics (R2L) sites. This involves working closely with crossfunctional stakeholders including teams suppliers and internal Amazon teams to ensure that all planning sourcing and operational components align seamlessly. The role is integral to driving efficiency and innovation ensuring projects are executed on time within scope and with optimal resource utilization. Key responsibilities include strategic oversight of site launches procurement coordination and stakeholder communication to guarantee the successful of startup projects.
3 years of program or project management experience
3 years of working cross functionally with tech and nontech teams experience
3 years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
2 years of supply chain experience
Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
Bachelors degree or equivalent in supply chain business finance or related work experience
Experience in data gathering and ability to write clear and detailed analysis and requirement document
1 Year of experience with Smartsheet creating templates dashboard and reports.
3 years of driving end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership experience
3 years of driving process improvements experience
Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
Advanced Excel and Smartsheet Skills
Demonstrated success in a metricsoriented environment and an ability to create track and report out on metrics.
PMP Certification
Experience as purchaser buyer or other operational role within a procurement organization.
Experience using Coupa purchasing platform
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $77200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $141500/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.