The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena CA is looking to hire an Inventory Technician with experience in fast paced research and development procurement who will aid in AWSs effort to bring cloud quantum computing services to its worldwide customer base. This role requires an individual who can balance working and communicating with multiple stakeholders including internal teams such as finance import / export teams and legal.
On this team you will wear many hats work smart and iterate quickly. Were looking for someone who can define a vision for a technical and business opportunity and then execute on that vision. Successful applicants will have a strong background in inventory and inventory systems of heavy machinery / spare parts lab supplies testing equipment capital assets chemicals as well as scientific equipment and vacuum systems.
Key job responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
Execute daytoday inventory management tasks for Quantum Computing and sitetosite material transfers
Monitor stock levels and execute replenishment orders based on established processes
Communicate with internal customers regarding order statuses and discrepancies
Maintain accurate inventory records by executing cycle counts and physical inventory checks
Adhere to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements including chemical storage
Arrange transportation for sitetosite transfers of inventory
Update stock location and bin information in our inventory system
Process improvements
A day in the life
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations from foundational services such as Amazons Simple Storage Service (S3 and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2 to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWSs services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization youll support the development and management of Compute Database Storage Internet of Things (Iot) Platform and Productivity Apps services in AWS including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
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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.
2 years of supply chain experience
Inventory Management experience
Experience in a lab environment with a focus on research and development
Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel)
Strong understanding of shipping & receiving inventory and warehousing practices.
Atlassian JIRA software experience
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $47500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $94700/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.