Demand Planner Spares AWS Supply Chain - IPS

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.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.



Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable scalable and lowcost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver scalable solutions to source build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highlymotivated engaged and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!

Our team is looking for an experienced Demand Planning Manager for our technology spares supply chain with a strong delivery record and senior leadership experience to own and manage strategic crossfunctional crossorganizational business initiatives. You will work across the team and its customers to align on a short and longrange demand plan. You will contribute to our Global Spare Planning function to estimate the needs of our data centers across our network. If you love being at the forefront of industry growth and development developing and executing processes in a highly ambiguous environment identifying information gaps and collaboration needs and driving business strategy then this is the spot for you. This is a high impact role offering an opportunity to drive and influence businesscritical decisions impacting the longterm future of the business.

Key job responsibilities
Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
Review historical usage trends research demand drivers prepare forecast data develop statistical forecast models analyze auto generated forecast output and evaluate forecast results.
Coordinate crossfunctional collaboration and consensus activities research and reconcile significant variances refine the forecast model to reflect updated business plan assumptions and reduce forecast model variance.
Interact with data center operations hardware engineering business service owners supply chain teams logistics operations and other multifunctional stake holders to understand and develop demand forecast with drivers.
Utilize a collaborative approach to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
Develop tools processes communication channels to develop and manage forecast efficiently and drive more effective forecast consensus
Dive deep into forecasting planning models to identify risks and opportunities and resolve constraints by negotiating across demand and supply owners

About the team
*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

*Diverse Experiences*
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*Work/Life Balance*
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

*Mentorship and Career Growth*
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.

BA/BS degree in Engineering Finance Business Mathematics or related field
3 years of relevant work experience in demand planning forecasting and/or supply chain planning
2 years of relevant experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel SQL Tableau Python


MBA or Masters Degree in Supply Chain/Operations or related field.
5 years of relevant experience leading and managing S&OP type forecast and demand planning process
Previous technology hardware planning and operation knowledge
Experience with Inventory Modeling / Supply Chain Management concepts e.g. forecasting planning optimization regression analysis
Strong analytical skills including the ability to distill synthesize and draw conclusions on large amounts of data
Proven track record of high impact business results
Excellent written composition and verbal communication skills

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employeeled affinity groups reaching 40000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and host annual and ongoing learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust.

Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on worklife balance. It isnt about how many hours you spend at home or at work; its about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to lifelong happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy oneonone mentoring and thorough but kind code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a betterrounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future




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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $71500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $153000/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.