WW Planning Manager, Devices Global Planning (DGP)

Amazon • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Amazon is looking for a leader to fill the position of WW Planning Manager for
its global portfolio of device and accessories products. This worldwide planning
position is essential to the continued growth of Amazon’s Devices division as it
continues its fast paced growth and expansion of its portfolio of Fire TVs and
Alexa branded products.

The mission of our Worldwide Planning organization is to deliver the most
accurate forecasts, inventory targets and allocation plans to ensure every
customer is able to purchase the product they want, when and where they want it.
In order to achieve this, our team develops and uses optimization tools,
advanced statistical models, machine learning algorithms and big data solutions,
so we can provide the Device organization with a detailed sales and strategic
plan that outlines the opportunities and risks for our customers.

As the WW Planning Manager, you own and manage the worldwide planning for
specific programs of devices and accessories. It requires the ability to
leverage a broad cross-functional organization of business teams and management
partners. This role is very visible throughout the organization and this person
will lead the generation of large scale and complex plans that are presented to
senior leaders and executives.

The mission of our Worldwide Planning organization is to deliver the most
accurate forecasts, inventory targets and allocation plans to ensure every
customer is able to purchase the product they want, when and where they want it.
In order to achieve this, our team develops and uses optimization tools,
advanced statistical models, machine learning algorithms and big data solutions,
so we can provide the Device organization with a detailed sales and strategic
plan that outlines the opportunities and risks for our customers.

Requirements

• 3+ years of with Excel experience
• 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience
• Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control
• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma

Responsibilities

• Management of our end-to-end planning processes and workflows to drive our build and manufacturing investment decisions to our consumers, retailers, customer replenishment and long-term product development.
• Subject matter expert for demand planning, pricing, promotion, in-stock, procurement, supply chain, logistics, and retailer demand and supply planning processes.
• Management of New Product Launches.
• Owning and communicating the global supply allocation plan to global stakeholders.
• Create and implement inventory allocation strategies to maximize inventory placement, turns, sales, and customer experience.
• Continuously improve key end-to-end planning performance indicators from Forecast MAPEs to customer on-time delivery.

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: Manager