Materials Manager, Devices Supply Chain & Logistics

As a Materials Manager at Amazon Devices youll be the driving force behind our supply chain execution ensuring seamless order fulfillment for products that delight millions of customers. Youll orchestrate complex global operations working directly with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners and cross-functional teams to deliver results at scale.

Key job responsibilities
1. Supply Chain Leadership
Own end-to-end materials management from forecast to delivery
Manage the clear to build weekly supply response process as part of our master planning cycle.
Drive daily operations with global OEM partners
Lead shortage resolution and risk mitigation strategies
Develop and optimize supply chain processes
Deal with ambiguity with minimal Manager guidance

2. Stakeholder Management
Serve as primary liaison between OEM partners and Amazon teams
Build strong relationships with global suppliers
Represent materials organization in key program meetings
Collaborate across engineering planning and operations teams

3. Operations Excellence
Monitor and drive OEM performance against goals
Implement data-driven process improvements
Manage material shortages sourcing efforts and supply risks
Create and maintain critical business metrics

4. Strategic Planning
Develop and communicate material forecasts
Drive inventory optimization strategies
Identify and execute process improvements
Lead supply chain innovation and improvement initiatives

A day in the life
The Materials Manager (MM) is responsible for everything to do with supply continuity to ensure we can build the products that delight customers. Day to day this requires interaction and collaboration with colleagues in almost all areas of the organization as well as external suppliers. The MM is the driver to ensure everyone is aware of what is needed to allow us to build to our plan.

About the team
Join a dynamic team that combines principle-based decision making with innovative thinking to solve complex supply chain challenges. Were passionate about delivering results while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs. Our collaborative culture emphasizes mutual support and continuous learning.

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field
3 years of program/project management experience
3 years working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams
2 years of supply chain experience
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables VLookups) and SQL proficiency
Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to drive process improvements
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Experience at writing clear concise documents

Experience managing contract manufacturers in Asia
Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles
Mandarin language skills
MBA or related advanced degree
Experience with ERP systems
Track record of process innovation
Experience at writing clear concise documents and presenting to leadership

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 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.