Supply Chain Manager , WW Engineering

Amazon • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join
our team . In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving the automation
of Amazon Logistics delivery stations across North America and Europe. You will
collaborate closely with our engineering team for new product development,
identify and select strategic suppliers, lead complex negotiations, and ensure
seamless project from technology proof of concept development to scale up
strategy and execution.

The Amazon Logistics Supply Chain team owns the supply chain set-up and
readiness for all new programs and products across multiple engineering
categories (equipment, fixtures consumables etc.). We bring last & middle mile's
ambitious goals to life by partnering with a wide set of stakeholders in
Worldwide Engineering, WHS, Design, Operations and Procurement. We program
manage vendors during the design, deployment, and change management stages. We
partner internally and externally to deliver program milestones, cost, quality
and sustainability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience
• 5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
• Experience in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python
• Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years of program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process experience
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience in program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process
• Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies

Responsibilities

• Supplier Selection and Qualification: o Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on capabilities, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Lead the negotiation process to secure favorable terms and conditions for our organization.
• Conduct rigorous supplier qualification processes to assess their ability to meet our quality, delivery, and performance standards.
• Project Execution: o Develop and implement comprehensive project plans to ensure timely and efficient execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and take proactive measures to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project stays on track.
• Supply Chain Optimization: o Continuously analyze supply chain processes to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Develop and Implement strategies to scale up the technologies across regions with qualified suppliers
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to foster collaboration and address any issues promptly.
• Risk Management: o Identify and assess potential supply chain risks, such as supplier disruptions, quality issues, or geopolitical factors.
• Develop and implement contingency plans to minimize the impact of these risks.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level