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.
The AWS ISCaP ASC (Amazon Subtier Components) team is seeking for a resultsoriented Senior Global Supply Manager to own supply management for interconnects (connector and cable assembly) or other critical PCBA subtier components that go into server racks for our global datacenter network. The role will manage internal stakeholders as well as supplier relationships to ensure support on continuity of supply lifecycle management key programs process improvement contracts and technical needs. The ideal candidate will deliver operational excellence with a focus on hardware demand/supply optimization. This individual must be a high energy high impact individual with demonstrated ability to succeed in a dynamic business environment. Successful candidates will build long lasting strategic partnerships be well organized with strong communication skills to position themselves and AWS for continued success. The ideal candidate will raise the bar on driving schedules and deep diving into data actively participates with a strong curiosity to understand the business endtoend and has a track record of delivering strong results.
Key job responsibilities
General Work Activities:
A selfstarter comfortable with ambiguity with high attention to detail and have a proven ability to work in a fastpaced and everchanging environment.
Create and execute supply planning strategies for critical silicon components or other critical PCBA subtier components to meet the ASC team the category key programs and customer needs
Prioritize activities and align with stakeholders across the AWS Supply Chain teams and Hardware Engineering to deliver supply globally with a high degree of predictability
Manage supplier relationships and allocation of material to demands based on priority
Be a subject matter expert for the customers technologies and markets in which you engage
Gather data and synthesize reports to help run rhythm of the business including QBR (Quarterly Business Reviews) monthly weekly operations syncs and adhoc requests.
Identify process improvement opportunities and work with cross functional teams to improve tools and process to better meet our capacity needs.
Function Specific Work Activities:
Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base opportunities to minimize risk protect continuity of supply and utilize industry developments that benefit Amazon
Identify and pursue opportunities to leverage and consolidate the supply base using system level tools and techniques
Understand forecasting demand planning material/supply/inventory planning and manufacturing processes/capacity to verify supply commitments
Manage supply buffers and allocation to shorten lead times and build resiliency into the supply chain without driving excess
Drive supplier improvement initiatives to continually lower risk and reduce lead times
Influence suppliers manufacturing processes technology decisions and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations
Produce written recommendations and insights to inform key stakeholders of supply chain health and help shape solution design
A day in the life
You will be working closely with multiple Server PCBA ODM and critical compute silicon components suppliers AWS Supply Chain teams and Hardware Engineering to plan supply of critical compute silicon components that go into server racks for our global datacenter network. You will partner with Hardwar Engineering Product Line Managers and PCBA GSM to develop and launch new hardware platforms drive second sourcing strategies and implement buffer plans. In this role you will be looking at whats next on the technology roadmap so you can build a supply strategy to support it.
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Bachelors or an advanced degree in supply chain business engineering finance or related technical or quantitative field or additional 8 Years work experience in supply chain or sourcing or procurement of hardware in lieu of a degree
6 years of experience in technology supply chain ideally with industry knowledge relevant to the silicon industry forecast/demand/supply/capacity planning enterprise technology or electronics manufacturing 3 years of experience with data analysis tools such as Excel Pivot Tables SQL Python Tableau etc. and 2 years of experience in program project or product management or leading an implementation of a product.
MBA or advanced degree in engineering or other quantitative disciplines 6 years of experience in semiconductor supply chain with understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and yield management supply management of electronic components servers or personal computers Original Design Manufacture (ODM). consumer electronics; broad supply chain experience such as new product introduction forecast/demand/supply/capacity planning and supplier management
Experience in data centers an infrastructure service provider or similar technology company and analytical skills with a high degree of proficiency in analysis tools including Microsoft Excel SQL Tableau and statistics software and have a passion for diving deep
Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer and ability to think strategically and execute tactically with a bias for action
Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level internally and with suppliers with high degree of business ethics and accountability strong business and financial acumen with strong communications (verbal and written) skills; understanding of the implications of different operational choices to guide teams and leadership to best solutions for the organization and able to model supply chain strategies to define cost and performance impacts tradeoffs and risks
Certified supply chain management (CPSM) and/or certified project management (PMP)
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