Supply Chain Manager, Strategic Planning & Sourcing, WW AMZL Engineering Supply Chain

Amazon’s Last Mile Transportation is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to join the Strategic Planning & Sourcing team. This position will lead efforts to dive deep into billing issues, drive process improvements, standardize processes, eliminate root-cause defects within existing systems and communicate the findings effectively across different teams. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team for Amazon.

An ideal candidate has a background in transportation and accounts receivables with excellent program manager skills. They enjoy discovering and solving complicated problems and can quickly learn complex systems. This job will require exceptional communication skills while having the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment.


Key job responsibilities
•Manage assigned new site launch projects from a procurement perspective. Use Smartsheet and site-specific templates to complete tasks, review upcoming milestones, and prepare for meetings. Site tasks are organized by critical and non-critical milestones.
•Check the calendar and prepare for daily and weekly meetings.
•Employ current standard operating procedures (SOP) and how-to guides for task completion.
•Identify, problem solve and address blockers or potential risks early by coordinating with relevant stakeholders to develop contingency plans.
•Communicate with stakeholders via outlook, slack or chime regarding project updates, risks, blockers and path-to-green address immediate queries or updates.
•Run reports on all EUE (End-User Equipment) orders in DSCS, confirm timely shipping, and update the NI App accordingly.
•Communicate with EPMs (Execution Project Managers) regarding site specific updates for inventory not yet received – keeping track of percentages to achieve M1/M2/ART metrics.
•Utilize various platforms to complete tasks for active sites, to ensure all orders and tasks align with the project schedule and the approved design revisions.
•Review Lessons Learned sheet to review on a bi-monthly basis with team to ensure continuous improvement efforts are completed.
•Monitor and ensure all orders are placed accurately and avoid surplus inventory.


A day in the life
As a member of the Strategic Planning & Sourcing (SPS) Team within Amazon’s SSD FC Startup division, the role focuses on orchestrating the smooth launch and operation of new Rapid and Rural Logistics (R2L) sites. This involves working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including execution teams, suppliers, and internal Amazon teams, to ensure that all planning, sourcing, and operational components align seamlessly. The role is integral to driving efficiency and innovation, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and with optimal resource utilization. Key responsibilities include strategic oversight of site launches, procurement coordination, and stakeholder communication to guarantee the successful execution of startup projects.- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- 2+ years of supply chain experience
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain, business, finance or related work experience
- Experience in data gathering and ability to write clear and detailed analysis and requirement document
- 1+ Year of experience with Smartsheet creating templates, dashboard and reports.- 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- 3+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Advanced Excel and Smartsheet Skills
- Demonstrated success in a metrics-oriented environment and an ability to create, track and report out on metrics.
- PMP Certification
- Experience as purchaser, buyer, or other operational role within a procurement organization.
- Experience using Coupa purchasing platform

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $77,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $141,500/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.