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Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
We are seeking a supply chain manager to deliver the best operating lowest cost infrastructure in the this role supporting Project Buy Sell you will plan coordinate and manage allocations of infrastructure components across multiple manufacturers and suppliers.
In this role you will:
- Understand forecasting demand planning material planning and manufacturing processes to manage inventory movements across the supply chain
- Work with component suppliers and server manufacturers to analyze adjust and reconcile inventory levels across 30 inventory locations
- Participate in requirements gathering
- Understand the supply chain network and work with various analytics and software development teams driving automation
- Develop analytical tools and dashboards to track metrics monitor SLAs and report findings
- Produce written recommendations and insights for key stakeholders to help shape solution design
Project Buy Sell is an supply chain initiative changing the way AWS purchases and manages server component inventory. We are specialized team responsible for scaling and optimizing this exciting endeavor.
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- Bachelors or an advanced degree in supply chain business engineering finance or related technical or quantitative field or additional 4 Years work experience in supply chain or sourcing or procurement of hardware in lieu of a degree
- 4 years of work experience in supply chain planning procurement manufacturing or 2 years with advanced degree
- 2 years of experience with data analysis tools such as Excel Pivot Tables SQL Tableau etc..
- Experience creating iterating and improving end-to-end global component sourcing procurement and supply chain strategies
- Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer
- Advanced knowledge of global component supply chain
- 7 years professional experience (in high technology or consumer electronics)
- MBA or advanced degree in engineering operations research logistics mathematics or other quantitative disciplines
- Experience with supply chain modeling and other statistical analysis tools
- Advanced knowledge of data center products and their global supply chains
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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.