Industrial Design, Fulfillment

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain professional to lead the strategic development and evaluation of technology solutions that drive 3P Parity across Amazons fulfillment network. This role sits within the Special Projects & Expansion (SPEX) team and is focused on identifying assessing and implementing the right technologies; including racking systems sorters automation and other fulfillment infrastructure to ensure our third-party logistics (3PL) partners can match and expand their product and service offerings in alignment with Amazons internal capabilities.

You will bridge Amazons internal technology landscape with the external 3PL ecosystem evaluating both Amazon-native solutions and market-available technologies to identify where 3PLs can increase their operational capabilities and close parity gaps. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking technical acumen and cross-functional collaboration to translate complex operational requirements into actionable 3PL solutions.

Key job responsibilities

Lead the strategic planning and solution design for 3P Parity initiatives translating Amazons network expansion needs and internal technology standards into commercially viable 3PL partnerships
Evaluate technologies internal to Amazon (e.g. automation systems racking configurations sortation equipment) and external market solutions to identify where 3PLs can increase their product and service offerings
Assess 3PL facilities and operational capabilities to identify parity gaps and develop targeted technology roadmaps for partner improvement
Own multiple projects simultaneously from concept and feasibility through design approval including greenfield brownfield and retrofit scenarios across fulfillment centers cross-dock facilities and transportation centers
Develop and negotiate commercial frameworks and operational agreements that incorporate technology requirements and parity standards
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for 3PL partners on SPEX-related projects ensuring alignment between Amazons requirements and partner capabilities
Drive cost modeling and financial analysis to ensure technology solutions are operationally viable and cost-effective
Collaborate with internal teams (Ops Engineering Capacity Planning 3PL Solutions) to hand off approved designs and support successful installation commissioning and launch
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key 3PL partners while representing their capabilities and technology roadmaps internally

A day in the life
As a Special Projects Manager for 3P Parity your days will blend technical deep-dives with strategic planning. You might start the morning reviewing a 3PL facility assessment to identify automation gaps then shift to a cross-functional session with internal engineering teams to evaluate whether an Amazon-native sortation solution can be adapted for 3PL the afternoon you could be structuring a technology roadmap for a key 3PL partner or presenting parity findings to senior stakeholders. Whether youre analyzing fulfillment system designs evaluating external vendors or designing innovative solutions from scratch youll play a pivotal role in shaping how Amazons 3PL network evolves to meet tomorrows demands.

Note: Position may require up to 20% travel primarily to 3PL sites and Amazon fulfillment centers.

About the team
The External Fulfillment (EF) organization at Amazon manages our third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships across the network. Within this organization you will join the North America External Fulfillment Strategy teams Special Projects & Expansion (SPEX) function a team dedicated to exploring new business opportunities where 3PL currently cannot operate at scale. Our mission is to close the gap between Amazons internal fulfillment capabilities and what our 3PL partners can deliver driving parity through technology innovation and strategic partnership. We operate at the intersection of supply chain strategy engineering and business development to unlock the next generation of Amazons external fulfillment network.

- 5 years of Design/Innovation research & development manufacturing process industrial engineering or related experience
- Experience in Design/Innovation research & development manufacturing process industrial engineering or related work
- Experience in management of engineering design projects

- Masters degree in Engineering (any domain) or foreign equivalent Operations Business Administration or a related field
- Knowledge of concepts like system architecture optimization system dynamics system analysis statistical analysis reliability analysis and decision making
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment packaging technologies and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience with design-in-safety
- Experience with process design based on Lean Principles

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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 AZ Tempe - 99300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA NY New York - 109200.00 - 185000.00 USD annually
USA TN Nashville - 94300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 99300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually