Transportation Manager APAC Forecasting and Capacity Management, AWS Cloud Logistics
Job Summary
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.
The AWS Cloud Logistics team is seeking an experienced and results-driven Transportation Manager to lead the Capacity Management & Planning pillar within our logistics this role you will own end-to-end freight forecasting and capacity planning across all transportation modes air ocean and ground ensuring we maintain optimal carrier and vendor capacity to support AWSs global infrastructure growth. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in transportation and supply chain operations within large multinational organizations with demonstrated expertise in carrier/vendor capacity management multi-modal freight forecasting and data-driven planning and problem resolution. You thrive in fast-paced ambiguous environments and have a proven track record of building scalable processes that balance cost efficiency with operational resilience.
Key job responsibilities
Own end-to-end capacity management and planning across air ocean and ground transportation for AWS Cloud Logistics developing and executing multi-modal freight forecasting models that incorporate demand signals seasonality and project pipelines to proactively scale carrier and vendor capacity in line with AWSs infrastructure growth.
Lead carrier and vendor capacity negotiations allocation planning and performance management establishing SLAs and contractual frameworks that optimize cost reliability and flexibility and holding partners accountable through rigorous business reviews (QBRs/MBRs) and data-backed corrective action plans.
Define and drive the KPI framework for forecast accuracy capacity utilization cost-per-unit and on-time performance diving deep into data to identify root causes surface actionable insights and deliver measurable year-over-year improvements in cost efficiency and operational resilience.
Identify assess and mitigate capacity risks by monitoring global freight market dynamics carrier performance trends and geopolitical factors owning scenario planning and contingency playbooks that ensure business continuity through peak periods supply disruptions and capacity constraints.
Influence cross-functional partners across AWS infrastructure procurement finance and operations to align transportation capacity plans with broader supply chain strategies and budget targets driving alignment on trade-offs between cost speed and risk across competing priorities.
Build scalable repeatable planning mechanisms by partnering with technology and analytics teams to automate forecasting workflows develop dashboards and eliminate manual processes while raising the bar on analytical rigor and operational excellence within the Capacity Management & Planning pillar.
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- 6 years of related industry experience
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or a related field
- Experience in data analysis using tools such as Excel Pivot Tables SQL Tableau or equivalent
- Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience in global supply chain management managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company
- Masters degree in Business Administration Finance Economics Computer Science or a related field
- Experience in data centers infrastructure service providers or related technology companies
- Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
- Experience in procurement practices working with engineering supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners
- Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management benchmarking should-cost models RFX reverse auction contracting or equivalent)
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