Engineering Capacity Planning within the NASC Engineering team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Supply Chain Manager to lead our supply chain optimization this pivotal role you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies for optimizing our build plans as well as drive automation and retrofits to ensure our network capacity remains robust updated and fully utilized. This position will support the programmatic functions of the overall organization providing insight into each pillar as we contribute to long-term build plans material handling solutions and the retrofitting of existing processes. You will be responsible for implementing mechanisms such as MBRs QBRs and program and project-level tracking mechanisms and providing support to multiple L7 leaders.
Key job responsibilities
Build Plan Development: Collaborate with network planning and engineering teams to develop refine and optimize a comprehensive build plan that aligns with the organizations strategic goals and growth objectives.
Capacity Planning: Manage capacity planning efforts ensuring that our network capacity is continuously evaluated and optimized to support our operations through peak and prime periods.
Automation and Retrofit Initiatives: Identify opportunities for automation and retrofit projects within the supply chain to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering operations network planning and other teams to ensure alignment and synergy in supply chain initiatives.
Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the network capacity and make data-driven decisions.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain developing contingency plans to minimize disruptions during peak prime and other critical events.
Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the organization implementing best practices and innovative solutions.
A day in the life
As a Sr. Supply Chain Manager in the Engineering Capacity Planning team your day starts by reviewing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics from the previous day to assess the effectiveness of the current build plans and identify any immediate issues that need attention. You then join a morning stand-up meeting with cross-functional teams including engineering operations and network planning to sync on ongoing projects address any roadblocks and ensure alignment across initiatives.
You will have regular meetings with multiple L7 leaders to provide updates on the progress of various initiatives discuss potential risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions. Your role also requires you to establish and monitor performance metrics making data-driven decisions to optimize the supply chain and network capacity.
About the team
The Engineering Capacity Planning teams mission is to optimize network capacity and non-capacity build plans for Sort Centers within the NASC Engineering organization. As the hub for NASC Engineering planning efforts we integrate work streams across all stages of the Sort Center lifecycle facilitating the realization of standardization and optimization initiatives. We are dedicated to delivering solutions that drive efficiency and excellence in our capacity utilization and lifecycle cost management of our assets. As we continue to expand we are seeking a talented and forward-thinking Sr. Supply Chain Manager to join our dynamic team.
- 5 years of program or project management experience
- 5 years of supply chain experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
- 2 years of driving process improvements experience
- Masters degree or MBA in business operations human resources adult education organizational development instructional design or related field
- PMP
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181400/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.