AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We're the people who keep the cloud running, supporting all AWS data centers and servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment for our customers. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.
AWS Infrastructure is looking for a talented, driven, and highly analytical Supply Chain Manager with demonstrated experience driving process improvement.
This role manages contract manufacturing vendors critical to the successful fulfillment of hardware to AWS data centers globally. The role is primarily responsible for Site Performance (output, quality, efficiency, costs), CM Partner Relationship Management.
Key job responsibilities:
* Day-to-day management responsibility for high velocity assembly operations
* Act as point of escalation for all vendor related issues
* Manage vendor operational excellence through data driven metrics and continuous improvement activities
* Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and overall cost structure
* Drive complex business analysis to identify business opportunities to improve internal and external processes
* Work cross-functionally to identify and apply best practices and continuous process improvements
* Influence internal technical teams to drive multisystem process & system changes
* Provide scalable solutions for continued scale product and service offerings
* Set project requirements and drive results across internal and external
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to lower risks and reduce lead times
* Influence partner processes, technologies, and policies to achieve mutual benefits for both organizations in a sustainable manner
* Analyze production schedules and demand forecasts, ensuring our customer requirements are met, whilst maximizing site utilization
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain or related fields
* 10+ years of experience in Supply chain management/Vendor management
* Experience in data centers products mfg. or infrastructure service provider, or manufacturing
* Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and effectively manage multiple projects at the same time
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* MBA or advanced degree in supply chain management, logistics, or other business related discipline
* Supply chain, inventory management, finance, vendor and/or project management experience
* Strong proficiency in analysis tools including Microsoft Excel, SQL, and statistics software
* Proven ability to manage large and complicated projects with experience leading cross-functional projects and teams
* Professional experience influencing internal and external partners
* APICS and/or IBF certification (preferred)
* Exposure to Lean & Six Sigma tools
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