Sr Strategic Supply Chain Manager, Softlines
Sr Strategic Supply Chain Manager, Softlines
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As a Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager for Canada Softlines you will be at the forefront of strategic planning execution and optimization of Amazons supply chain operations. In this influential role you will lead high-impact projects and collaborate cross-functionally to drive business growth and deliver an exceptional customer experience. This position will work to continuously optimize operational metrics by working on strategic supply chain initiatives for Softlines. The Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager (SSCM) serves as a key point of contact between Retail internal supply chain partner teams and Vendors. The SSCM contributes to cross-category operational strategy supports Vendor negotiations and drives opportunities to reduce cost and waste in the supply chain.
A successful candidate must be highly organized self-starting and possess strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. They must have proven successes in driving operational initiatives and demonstrate passion for the customer experience. They must be thoughtful in their pursuit of results and thrive in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel.
Strong candidates will have end-to-end supply chain strategy or inventory management experience as well as knowledge in fundamental business principles and knowledge of ecommerce and retail. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to succeed in efficiently managing a large catalog selection identifying problems/finding solutions and building/improving processes. The ideal candidate is able to lead and influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a customer-centric philosophy.
Key job responsibilities
- Identify and deliver end-to-end supply chain improvement opportunities across large cohorts of vendors
- Monitor analyze and own category Key Performance Indicators such as: out of stock lead time and confirmation rates; present insights themes and trends to Senior Leadership team
- Strategically analyze production and delivery lead-times while optimizing operational excellence inputs such as EDI adoption PO confirmations efficient receive processes and inventory placement
- Own initiatives to enhance cost structure and profitability collaborating closely with partner teams to ensure successful execution
- Lead doc-writing for business reviews and cross-category Softlines supply chain initiatives
- Become the subject matter expert in a subset of supply chain programs and initiatives that impact not just your category but all of Softlines
- Develop trust with retail vendors and collaborate on initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and costs in order to drive a delightful experience for Amazon customers
- Bachelors degree in management business administration economics engineering marketing
- 6 years of professional or military experience
- Experience working with complex data sets
- Experience communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience working retail supply chain end-to-end supply chain strategy ecommerce or strategy consulting
- - MBA with a quantitative focus or advanced degrees in supply chain or operations.
- - Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy fast-paced environment
- -High degree of organization and ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
- -Superior analytical skills (including data extraction) with demonstrated ability to dive in and quickly understand root cause and identify scalable solutions
- -Excellent business judgment strong written and oral communication skills and a practical common sense approach to getting things done
- -Experience with SQL
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
A successful candidate must be highly organized self-starting and possess strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. They must have proven successes in driving operational initiatives and demonstrate passion for the customer experience. They must be thoughtful in their pursuit of results and thrive in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel.
Strong candidates will have end-to-end supply chain strategy or inventory management experience as well as knowledge in fundamental business principles and knowledge of ecommerce and retail. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to succeed in efficiently managing a large catalog selection identifying problems/finding solutions and building/improving processes. The ideal candidate is able to lead and influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a customer-centric philosophy.
Key job responsibilities
- Identify and deliver end-to-end supply chain improvement opportunities across large cohorts of vendors
- Monitor analyze and own category Key Performance Indicators such as: out of stock lead time and confirmation rates; present insights themes and trends to Senior Leadership team
- Strategically analyze production and delivery lead-times while optimizing operational excellence inputs such as EDI adoption PO confirmations efficient receive processes and inventory placement
- Own initiatives to enhance cost structure and profitability collaborating closely with partner teams to ensure successful execution
- Lead doc-writing for business reviews and cross-category Softlines supply chain initiatives
- Become the subject matter expert in a subset of supply chain programs and initiatives that impact not just your category but all of Softlines
- Develop trust with retail vendors and collaborate on initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and costs in order to drive a delightful experience for Amazon customers
- Bachelors degree in management business administration economics engineering marketing
- 6 years of professional or military experience
- Experience working with complex data sets
- Experience communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience working retail supply chain end-to-end supply chain strategy ecommerce or strategy consulting
- - MBA with a quantitative focus or advanced degrees in supply chain or operations.
- - Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy fast-paced environment
- -High degree of organization and ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
- -Superior analytical skills (including data extraction) with demonstrated ability to dive in and quickly understand root cause and identify scalable solutions
- -Excellent business judgment strong written and oral communication skills and a practical common sense approach to getting things done
- -Experience with SQL
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
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