Logistics Technician, Quantum Computing Supply Chain

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena CA is looking to hire a Logistics Technician who will aid in AWSs effort to bring cloud quantum computing services to its worldwide customer base. Responsibilities include logistics exporting and importing inventory assistance expense reports tracking packages and collecting data to streamline processes. If you are seeking an iterative fast-paced environment where you can drive innovation apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world challenges and provide visible benefit to end-users this is your opportunity.
We are looking for a high-energy results-oriented individual to assist procurement and engineers with the logistical challenges we will face.

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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Key job responsibilities
Ensure all packages are off loaded and accurately stowed while working with procurement to receive purchase orders
Control process improvements to create new systems to inventory barcode track and trace deliverables.
Must be willing and able to frequently push pull squat bend and reach
Must be willing and able to work on powered equipment. Staging product in work area using equipment such as pallet jack and forklift.
Assist with payment inquiries tracking and tracing of late products.
Interact with brokers and Global Trade and Compliance for importing and exporting goods.
Works closely with lab management on NRTL certifications
Work with vendors and engineers for supplier corrective action reports and RMAs
Complete procure to pay process and own end to end life cycles
Serve as backup to processing orders financial expense reporting metrics and data analysis. Must have a valid drivers license.


A day in the life
The candidate will spend work in a lab environment performing hands-on tasks receiving packages and completing procure to pay operations. The candidate will carry out importing and exporting processes working with internal teams to file end use statements commercial invoicing requirements and safety / NRTL certifications.

About the team
You will be joining the Supply Chain team within the Quantum Computing organization. Our mission is to serve engineers building quantum computers for our customers in the lab and on the cloud. Our vision is to set the gold standard for supply chain solutions frugality and operations in the quantum cloud computing industry.



- High school diploma or G.E.D
- Experience in a warehouse environment
- Valid drivers license

Familiar with incoming lab hardware and systems including material handling certs electronics chemicals and semiconductor components
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High motivation to learn develop and perform in a fast-paced rapid prototyping environment
Attention-to-detail alongside proven ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities simultaneously
Hands-on experience of running process technology or operations improvement projects or initiatives
Knowledge base of importing and exporting controls and systems
Experience with procuring freight identifying transportation requirements handling freight bid negotiations making carrier selections tracking freight and supplying customs paperwork if necessary


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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 $48300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $103400/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.