Supply Chain Logistics Audit Manager, AWS Cloud Logistics
Austin, TX - USA
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.
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 (AIS) organization works to deliver 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!
AWS-Infrastructure team is looking for a results-oriented individual to assume responsibility for every facet of data and communication to ensure our partners and our leaders have the most up to date and reliable information to help them make the best possible decision. This is a perfect position for someone who knows how to manage fast and smart. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills and have a passion for using data to drive business decisions. You are analytical and creative and you dont quit until you solve the problem.
Major Responsibilities:
Develop auditing automation strategies for auditing transportation freight invoices and ensuring proper controls are in place in freight auditing and Invoice payment systems.
Create a learn by doing environment by engaging with financial analysts and business partners to promote and encourage continued customer focus and cost reduction
Partner with your team and oversee auditing operations develop analytical models / automation efforts while overseeing their continuous innovation and communication to both your operations & other business partners
Work with technology teams and payable Teams to ensure timely freight invoice payments and provide excellent carrier experience.
Oversee the rollout of freight payment processes and systems in LATAM and other new regions
Manage and participate in finance and accounting activities globally and multiple currencies.
Recommend develop and implement policies and programs that guide the organization in accurately estimating freight cost and ensure payment accuracy.
Create a learn by doing environment by engaging with financial analysts and business partners to promote and encourage continued customer focus and cost reduction.
Work with technology teams to ensure that key decision data is accurate automated and timely.
Identify develop manage and execute analyses to uncover areas of opportunity and present written business recommendations.
Analyze and solve business problems at their root.
Job Responsibilities include:
Develop auditing automation strategies for auditing transportation freight invoices and ensuring proper controls are in place in freight auditing and Invoice payment systems.
Recommend develop and implement policies and programs that guide the organization in accurately estimating freight cost and ensure invoice accuracy.
Own Controllership activities - Auditing Freight invoices for billing issues or manifest issues if any. Ensure proper controls in place in freight auditing and Invoice payment systems.
Create a learn by doing environment by engaging with financial analysts and business partners to promote and encourage continued customer focus and cost reduction.
Partner with your team and oversee the auditing operations and develop analytical models / SQL automation efforts while overseeing their continuous innovation and communication to both your operations & other business partners.
Work with technology teams ( TFS) and AP Teams to ensure timely freight invoice payments and avoid carrier escalations.
Develop automation for freight cost reporting and analytics for business partners.
Design exception based reporting highlighting and analyzing outliers.
Weekly discussions reporting on pricing gaps spot quotes and areas of improvement.
Monthly market reports benchmarking internal data to market data.
Here at AWS we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups reaching 40000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust.
About the team
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Work/Life Balance
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- 2 years of program project or product management or leading product implementation experience
- 6 years of related industry experience
- 8 years of data analysis using tools such as Excel Pivot Tables SQL Tableau or equivalent experience
- 8 years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments 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 in high-volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments
- 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
- Experience in program project or product management or leading product implementation
- 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)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 TX Austin - 147900.00 - 200100.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
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