HW Commodity Specialist II - AMZ21367.4

Amazon.com, Inc. • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Employer: Amazon.com Services LLC Position: HW Commodity Specialist II Location: San Francisco, CA Multiple Positions Available: 1. Manage supply or purchasing activities, which may include managing supplier relationships and performance; resolving vendor issues; or tracking, analyzing and reconciling purchase orders and requisitions; 2. Engage in forecasting, demand planning, material/supply/inventory planning, and/or capacity planning to deliver supply globally with a high degree of predictability; 3. Manage supply buffers and allocation to shorten lead times and build resiliency into the supply chain without driving excess; and 4. Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base opportunities to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and utilize industry developments that benefit Amazon. 5. Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality. 6. Implement new or improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency or performance. 7. Domestic travel up to 10% to perform role responsibilities may be required

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field and 3 years of experience in job offered or a supply chain management related occupation.
• 3 years of experience in negotiating costs, managing production, and clear-to-build processes.
• 2 years of experience managing EMS Providers
• 2 years of experience in supply chain software and tools, such as ERP systems and data analytics tools.

Nice To Haves

• All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply or purchasing activities, which may include managing supplier relationships and performance; resolving vendor issues; or tracking, analyzing and reconciling purchase orders and requisitions
• Engage in forecasting, demand planning, material/supply/inventory planning, and/or capacity planning to deliver supply globally with a high degree of predictability
• Manage supply buffers and allocation to shorten lead times and build resiliency into the supply chain without driving excess
• Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base opportunities to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and utilize industry developments that benefit Amazon
• Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality
• Implement new or improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency or performance
• Domestic travel up to 10% to perform role responsibilities may be required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees