Hardware Commodity Specialist, AWS Infrastructure and Supply Chain Fiber

Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable scalable and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated engaged and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!

We are seeking a Hardware Commodity Specialist to join a team that handles one of Amazons fastest growing commodities Fiber Optic Cable (sub-tier). In this role the candidate will manage procurement and related operational supply chain activities in close collaboration with both internal and external cross functional teams. These are critical for AWS to achieve continuity of supply and cost goals.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of Seattle WA USA.


Key job responsibilities
The successful candidate must be a self-starter and have ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Candidates must have excellent analytical capabilities supply chain experience. Candidate should be comfortable with diving deep into data sources to debug data related issues and have strong writing skills.

The ideal candidate will not only raise the bar on delivering the right supply at the right time but also is a person who actively participates with a strong curiosity to understand the business end-to-end and has a track record of using data to influence decision makers.

In this role you will:

Understand forecasting demand planning material planning and manufacturing processes to verify supply commitments

Work with internal and external stakeholders analyze demand create orders reconcile allocation and manage invoicing and payment

Participate in requirements gathering
Understand the supply chain network and work with various analytics and software development teams to drive 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


About the team
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- Bachelors degree or above in Business Procurement Logistics Accounting Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Analysis Construction or other related fields

- Experience in supply chain program project or automation related product management or leading an implementation of a product

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Seattle - 80200.00 - 109600.00 USD annually