Supply Chain Program Manager, Startup Supply Chain - EMEA GESS
Supply Chain Program Manager, Startup Supply Chain - EMEA GESS
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Supply Chain Program Manager EU Startup
At Amazon were working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and passionate people. If youd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online this is your chance to make history.
The EU Startup Supply Chain team is looking for a motivated program Manager professional to run the external warehouses and the assets transfer process across multiple warehouses in EMEA in order to support our Startup team in launching new sites and expanding Amazon network. The role of Supply chain program manager is to manage $15MM of assets on annual basis performance manage local Inventory Managers drive cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve inventory management. The role requires candidates to be able to deep dive into the system data and identify opportunities and risk.
The role is an individual contributor one with many stakeholders to influence both internally or externally. Its a program management role which require strong project management skills and experience.
Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures The role will be based in Barcelona with up to 30% of time on job travel either domestically or to other EMEA countries.
Key job responsibilities
Drive cross-functional supply chain strategic initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and overall cost structure from BOM ordering inventory recievals and CAR closure
Drive complex business analysis to identify business opportunities to improve internal and external supply chain processes
Act as point of escalation for field PM vendor management and contractors
Manage supply chain operational excellence through data driven metrics with expertise on Coupa / Material management system
Automate dashboard and metric reporting
Provide scalable solutions for ordering specific warehousing and inventory issues
Set project requirements and drive agendas across internal and external teams
Act as the supply chain interface with the whole project team internally.
Able to foresee risks escalate them and influence the stakeholders to develop and execute the mitigation plans
Own the supply chain KPIs to deliver the right material on time in full quantity
A day in the life
The Supply Chain Program Manager interacts on daily basis with procurement teams execution program manager material suppliers and installation vendors to understand the material needs track the supply chain operation and escalate risks. The candidate should be able to analyze large sets of data to get the right information and make the right decisions on material management between different sites to be launched in EU and MENA.
About the team
With more and more customers to be served in Europe Amazon is opening new Fulfilment Centres every year. The EMEA Startup Supply Chain Team is responsible for getting these buildings ready with everything in place ready for the first package to leave the site. The vision of Startup Supply Chain team is to manage the material from bill of material definition to the deployment completion ensuring on time supply & assembly of about 4.000 items per project from over 500 suppliers in 12 countries.
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain or Engineering
Warehouse Management professional experience
Experience in project management and implementation with proven ability to design workable solutions and drive projects to successful
Experience in material flow management coupa and external vendors mgmt.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel
Experience in a warehouse lead role managing multiple sites
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects - prioritization planning and task delegation.
Experience in leading by influence
Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedure and policy
Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities
Comfortable delivering frequent direct written and oral feedback
Fluency in English both written and spoken
Experience in large corporate company with complex supply chain processes and multiple inventory locations.
Excellent communication skills including the proven ability to effectively manage influence negotiate and communicate with external business partners and internal teams
Warehousing supply chain inventory management finance vendor and/or project management experience
Professional experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
Ability to think and react in a high-energy fast paced environment
Spanish French German Polish Portuguese Arabic Turkish Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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.
At Amazon were working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and passionate people. If youd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online this is your chance to make history.
The EU Startup Supply Chain team is looking for a motivated program Manager professional to run the external warehouses and the assets transfer process across multiple warehouses in EMEA in order to support our Startup team in launching new sites and expanding Amazon network. The role of Supply chain program manager is to manage $15MM of assets on annual basis performance manage local Inventory Managers drive cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve inventory management. The role requires candidates to be able to deep dive into the system data and identify opportunities and risk.
The role is an individual contributor one with many stakeholders to influence both internally or externally. Its a program management role which require strong project management skills and experience.
Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures The role will be based in Barcelona with up to 30% of time on job travel either domestically or to other EMEA countries.
Key job responsibilities
Drive cross-functional supply chain strategic initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and overall cost structure from BOM ordering inventory recievals and CAR closure
Drive complex business analysis to identify business opportunities to improve internal and external supply chain processes
Act as point of escalation for field PM vendor management and contractors
Manage supply chain operational excellence through data driven metrics with expertise on Coupa / Material management system
Automate dashboard and metric reporting
Provide scalable solutions for ordering specific warehousing and inventory issues
Set project requirements and drive agendas across internal and external teams
Act as the supply chain interface with the whole project team internally.
Able to foresee risks escalate them and influence the stakeholders to develop and execute the mitigation plans
Own the supply chain KPIs to deliver the right material on time in full quantity
A day in the life
The Supply Chain Program Manager interacts on daily basis with procurement teams execution program manager material suppliers and installation vendors to understand the material needs track the supply chain operation and escalate risks. The candidate should be able to analyze large sets of data to get the right information and make the right decisions on material management between different sites to be launched in EU and MENA.
About the team
With more and more customers to be served in Europe Amazon is opening new Fulfilment Centres every year. The EMEA Startup Supply Chain Team is responsible for getting these buildings ready with everything in place ready for the first package to leave the site. The vision of Startup Supply Chain team is to manage the material from bill of material definition to the deployment completion ensuring on time supply & assembly of about 4.000 items per project from over 500 suppliers in 12 countries.
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain or Engineering
Warehouse Management professional experience
Experience in project management and implementation with proven ability to design workable solutions and drive projects to successful
Experience in material flow management coupa and external vendors mgmt.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel
Experience in a warehouse lead role managing multiple sites
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects - prioritization planning and task delegation.
Experience in leading by influence
Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedure and policy
Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities
Comfortable delivering frequent direct written and oral feedback
Fluency in English both written and spoken
Experience in large corporate company with complex supply chain processes and multiple inventory locations.
Excellent communication skills including the proven ability to effectively manage influence negotiate and communicate with external business partners and internal teams
Warehousing supply chain inventory management finance vendor and/or project management experience
Professional experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
Ability to think and react in a high-energy fast paced environment
Spanish French German Polish Portuguese Arabic Turkish Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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.
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