Inventory Manager Spare Parts, Central Reliability Maintenance Engineering, Asset Science and Technology (AST)

Are you an expert in the dynamic field of inventory management Amazon is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to take on the role of Spare Parts Inventory Manager.

In this position you will play a pivotal role in shaping the global strategy for spare parts inventory management within the Central Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) Decision Science and Technology (DST) team. This position goes beyond traditional inventory management and requires an expert who can influence and revolutionize how Amazon RME manages spare parts inventory on a global scale. You will not only be responsible for overseeing stock but will also lead process improvement projects such as enhancing the tracking of parts and optimizing the claims process with suppliers in the event of equipment failures.

Key job responsibilities
Be a key contributor to the global spare parts inventory management strategy
Work with peers to develop and execute a comprehensive global strategy for spare parts inventory management
Drive initiatives to ensure the availability of the right spare parts at the right locations minimizing costs while maximizing operations efficiency
Carrying over research projects conduct data analysis and effectively interpret reports to identify opportunities optimize processes and implement changes
Lead and champion complex and cross-functional process improvement projects
Define process improvement projects aimed at optimizing current inventory management standards and processes
Drive initiatives to deprecate redundant workflows and simplify processes with a global impact
Innovate and implement best practices to enhance the tracking of spare parts improving accuracy and efficiency
Support warranty and repairs initiatives to optimize the process of repairing and claiming parts from suppliers in the event of failures or quality issues
Identify and implement success metrics to supervise the implementation of spare parts management initiatives
Prepare and give detailed data-driven business reviews to senior management
Driving communication from DST to RME and Operations senior management

A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location the number of regularly scheduled hours you work length of employment and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular full-time employees include:
1. Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!

Analytical skills and able to interpret and manipulate data (e.g. working with Pivot tables Macros knowledge of SQL)
Experience working within a role involving inventory management
Ability to demonstrate leading end-to-end projects programs or process improvement initiatives
Bachelors degree or higher in a technical discipline operations business administration or a related field or equivalent work

Experience communicating results to senior leadership
Working in reliability engineering and spare parts management
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Recognized expertise on equipment design and layout of mechanical handling/conveyance/packaging systems
Masters degree in a technical discipline operations business administration or a related field from an accredited university

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 $70200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $137000/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.