Global Supply Manager InterDC Optical

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 Networking team is looking for a resultsoriented Global Supply Manager for InterDC Optical hardware. This individual will own supply planning and manufacturing capacity management with key networking suppliers. Our Global Supply Managers are experts in planning supply chain and materials management. They play a pivotal role in supporting the explosive growth of AWS by ensuring continuity of supply.

Key job responsibilities
Create and execute supply planning strategies to meet the category department project and customer needs
Prioritize activities and align with stakeholders to deliver supply globally with a high degree of predictability
Manage supplier relationships and allocation of material to demands based on priority
Manage and optimize production capacity over a 12 month horizon
Be a subject matter expert in the production process lead time and supply chain dependencies of your materials
Manage crossfunctional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals
Identify and drive realization of opportunities for durable relative advantage in your category

A day in the life
You will be working closely with multiple suppliers of InterDC optical hardware to align production capacity to forecast mitigate supply chain risks optimize SKU mix in production support regional data center planning teams with continuity of supply resolution. You will work closely with your Sourcing Manager counterpart and engineering to launch new fiber optic cable platforms. In this role you will be looking at whats next on the technology roadmap and working to build a supply chain that will enable new technology and best in class supply chain performance.

About the team
The Networking team is made up of global category managers (GCM) global supply managers (GSM) and product lifecycle managers (PLM) who manage the broad base of networking suppliers and internal amazon initiatives that help build the AWS cloud. We drive supply continuity cost optimization and technology introduction for networking hardware. We are located throughout multiple regional hubs in the united states and work with suppliers and business partners globally. We are a mix of industry experts and those aspiring to grow our industry expertise. We all bring something valuable to the table from our unique backgrounds; we highlight and celebrate our diverse backgrounds and leverage them to our collective benefit as a team.

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Bachelors or an advanced degree in supply chain business engineering finance or related technical or quantitative field or additional 6 Years work experience in supply chain or sourcing or procurement of hardware in lieu of a degree

4 years of experience in supply/instock management capacity planning production planning or supply/demand planning

4 years of experience with data analysis tools such as Excel Pivot Tables SQL Python Tableau etc..

MBA or advanced degree in engineering or other quantitative disciplines

4 years of experience in supply management of consumer electronics electronic components original design manufacture (ODM) of networking equipment optical technology cable technology

Broad supply chain experience such as new product introduction forecast/demand/supply/capacity planning and supplier management

Strong proficiency in analysis tools including Microsoft Excel SQL Tableau and statistics software

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

Strong communications (verbal and written) skills

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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 $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.