Sr Supply Chain Manager, Perishable Inbound Logistics

WWGST Logistics Development Manager who is responsible for business development and partnerships both with our internal stakeholders & external customers. This Supply Chain Management role will support the Inbound Perishable Logistics Team with the handling of the inbound freight needs of perishables products to all PDC US distribution centers consolidation centers seafood facilities external customers and processors along with a variety of other freight needs for perishable WWGST

Key job responsibilities
Actively support the Manager of Supply Chain Logistics in uniting all teams within the WWGST Perishable Sourcing Team with a common vision to serve WWGS perishable logistics needs.
Consistently demonstrate the highest quality customer service to Amazons perishable PDC regions and customers.
Communicate represent and uphold Amazons core values and business philosophy to Team members and vendors/supply partners.
Provide guidance and strategic insight into the decisions being made by the Perishable Sourcing teams.
Plans organizes directs and controls activities related to the Logistics functions.
Designs implements manages and monitors logistics reporting systems to meet company requirements.
Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a competitive price. while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
Prepares and reviews contracts bids proposals and vendor agreements for legal correctness price and acceptability of items to specifications.
Engage key regional operatives providing insight to transportation management issues and initiatives.
Support expansion of Perishable Transportation Abilities.
Lead Improvements in the transportation/logistics function through technology implementation process development. Service enhancements cost reduction strategies.
Serve as a system Subject Matter Expert for all relevant transportation systems.
Use transportation modeling to analyze and complete modeling requests which supports the identification of gaps between current business operations and the TMS tool capabilities.
Execute Bi/Tri Annual Bid Implementation (Request for Proposal) as needed.
Attend and participate in Perishable stakeholder meetings and inter-team meetings.
Participate in developing the Perishable purchasing office into a state of the art service operation that creates the best perishables program possible at Amazon perishable sourcing.
Perform inbound forecasting tasks particularly for holiday seasons.
Monitor our rapidly changing supply chain and contribute input to create efficiencies.
Assist and contribute towards improving over the road transportation management.
Keep detailed records generate reports and develop presentations to help management understand the logistics perspective.
Support Executive Leaders in communicating truck planning issues and interpreting preparing and publishing weekly and ad hoc reports
Ensure accurate completion and timely submission of all personnel paperwork when needed.
Build relationships within the company and suppliers.


A day in the life
A passion for fresh grocery product and an ability to articulate and impart this passion onto the team
Experience involving reporting relationships and stakeholders
Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
Strong team collaboration and influence skills ability to learn and teach.
Have the ability to choose the most effective routes for transportation the most competent delivery method and use a collaborative approach with Amazon Engineering resources to proficiently handle related processes.
Flexible schedule - willing to work early mornings & take occasional late night calls -some weekends
Outstanding quality standards including expertise of perishables terminology and thorough understanding of industry standards
Patience Perseverance and Tolerance and a great sense of humor
Commitment to constantly provide a balanced service to both our customers and the supplier/grower community- represent Amazon with honor and integrity
Commitment to the Amazons Leadership Principles with a Bias for Action for Excellence


About the team
Looking for someone who has perishable grocery Experience managing logistics activities across multiple geographies (US/Canada/Mexico). Understanding of various supply chain technologies processes and standards including Web Portals TMS/WMS Scorecards Vendor Compliance Business Intelligence etc. Experience with Transportation Management Software must be proficient with development of reporting and PFRAQ document creation.

- 5 years of program or project management experience
- 5 years of supply chain experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership

- 2 years of driving process improvements experience
- Masters degree or MBA in business operations human resources adult education organizational development instructional design or related field

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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 TX AUSTIN - 115400.00 - 160000.00 USD annually