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Description
Join Amazon's dynamic environment as a Senior Supply Chain Manager with a Network Capacity Background, where you will play a crucial role in shaping and optimizing various facets of our operations, concentrating on optimizing and managing the flow of goods, information, or services within the supply chain network. We have exciting opportunities across different business units, each seeking a skilled professional to lead strategic initiatives and drive process improvements, with a specific focus on network capacity and the physical flow of goods or services within the supply chain network. As a Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager with a Network Capacity Background, you'll take end-to-end ownership of operations, emphasizing capacity planning, logistics optimization, network design, and analysis of operational efficiency.
In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Product, Finance, and more. Utilize your analytical prowess to identify opportunities for operational improvements, implement scalable systems, and drive automation to enhance efficiency, with a particular focus on optimizing the physical flow and operations within the supply chain network. Whether you're managing network capacity initiatives, overseeing cross-functional programs, or focusing on strategic projects, your impact will be visible, ongoing, and contribute directly to our commitment to being the most customer-centric company on earth.
Key job responsibilities
Lead strategic initiatives related to network capacity within Amazon's various business units.
Concentrate on optimizing and managing the flow of goods, information, or services within the supply chain network.
Balance supply and demand, assess and improve the efficiency of distribution networks, warehouses, or logistics operations.
Analyze and synthesize data to identify opportunities for enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency in network capacity.
Define metrics, develop program management mechanisms, and invent/simplify processes to drive decision-making in complex network capacity situations.
Collaborate with stakeholders across different functions, influencing and facilitating agreements to achieve shared network capacity goals.
Manage cross-functional network capacity initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to lean philosophy at scale.
Own a portfolio of cross-functional programs related to network capacity, driving performance improvement and efficiency in project delivery.
Identify and deliver operational improvement opportunities in network capacity, focusing on inventory management, logistics strategy, and transportation optimization.
Monitor and optimize key network capacity metrics to ensure the smooth flow of goods or services through the supply chain network.
A day in the life
Join Amazon's Global Logistics team as a Senior Supply Chain Manager, where you'll drive innovation in our inbound scheduling processes. You'll lead strategic initiatives to optimize our U.S. inbound network, focusing on improving prioritization workflows, operational costs, and visibility. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the delivery of billions of customer orders annually while collaborating with diverse teams across Amazon's vast ecosystem.
You will:
Develop and implement inbound scheduling metrics and goals, establishing actionable plans
Lead cross-functional teams to execute objectives and identify scalable solutions
Analyze data to drive continuous improvement and cost optimization in the inbound network
Partner with stakeholders to enhance inbound prioritization frameworks and tools
Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with inbound flow and network health
About the team
The Global Logistics team is dedicated to delivering freight quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively. We're constantly innovating to provide best-in-class service while meeting our business goals. Our diverse team thrives on solving complex supply chain challenges and making a tangible impact on Amazon's global operations.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stock
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field
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
Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)
Experience with SQL
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree
2+ years of driving process improvements experience
Specific experience in driving process improvements in network capacity.
Technical aptitude and familiarity with complex systems.
Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large, complex datasets.
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.