Role at a glance
- Job function
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Supply Chain, Procurement & Trade Supply Chain Planning & Logistics
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States Bellevue, Washington, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
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Role Summary
The Supply Chain Manager for the R2L Ops Integration Packaging team manages non-inventory supply categories from a procurement, readiness, supplier performance, and risk perspective. The role works with suppliers and internal partners on forecasting, product roadmaps, operational readiness, and supply chain improvements.
What You'll Do
- Manage supplier relationships, performance, capacity planning, capability development, and risk identification and mitigation.
- Coordinate supplier onboarding and integration, product roadmaps, and product lifecycle plans with procurement, packaging, and...
- Manage forecasting and spend models, analyze operational usage and supplier metrics, and report on deviations and opportunities.
- Prepare financial models and business cases, and recommend efficiency gains and cost savings to internal partners.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to plan and execute projects supporting cost, quality, and operational goals.
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View full postingQualifications
Bachelor's degree; 5+ years of program or project management experience and 5+ years of supply chain experience. Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements, owning program strategy and end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership.
Preferred
- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or...
Original job description
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Original job description
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At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Every day we solve complex technical and business problems with ingenuity and simplicity. We’re making history and the good news is we’ve only just begun.
In this fast-paced, high-growth environment, making data driven decisions is critical. The Procurement Supply Chain team supports nationwide forecasting and inventory management for Rapid to Rural Logistics. As a Supply Chain Manager for the R2L Ops Integration Packaging team, you will focus on supplier product roadmaps, supplier and distributor readiness to support Amazon demand, supplier and distributor onboarding and integration, strategical allocation and recommendation surrounding change management, supplier and distributor performance management, supplier and distributor capability development, supplier capacity, risk identification and mitigation. This role requires the management of new and existing forecasting modeling tools, scoping and creating project plans, coordinating and driving execution, and clear communication to senior management. Cross-team coordination, program management and procurement skills are essential.
A successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Ability to think strategically and execute methodically in a highly ambiguous and iterative business space.
- High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
- The ability to independently own and drive strategic communications (e.g., decision narratives, investment proposals) with senior leaders and executives.
- Capability to communicate with technical stakeholders.
- Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation is desired.
- Analytical and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases.
- Ability to clearly communicate data insights to others.
- Lead expansion of a program across business lines, including defining strategy and fully owning program and roadmap for expansion.
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as supply chain Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a variety of non-inventory supply categories, and manage those categories from a procurement, readiness, supplier performance and risk standpoint.
- Be responsible for supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability development, capacity planning, risk identification and mitigation.
- Interact with business partners to develop, engage and lead supplier relationships for creating the greatest value in cost, security of supply, risk management, and innovation.
- Support supplier product roadmap and product lifecycle plans in collaboration with category procurement, packaging and ops integration to ensure proper supplier coverage, diversification, value and security of supply.
- Engage with Suppliers in a detailed, hands on approach to support every day, operational requirements related to inventory readiness, changes in components and technology, and reporting.
- Keep abreast of changing business requirements and market conditions, and manage suppliers and contracts to maintain value and competitiveness.
- Perform spend analysis based on a variety of relevant information, prepare financial models, identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost savings, and present business case and recommendations to internal business partners.
- Support the strategic goals of the business partners; act as a ‘consultant’ to help achieve those objectives. Be recognized by business partners for supporting their strategy and driving value.
- Spend modeling and forecasting, as well as financial management and controls.
- Support analysis and providing reporting on operational usage of shipping supplies to identify variations against plan.
- Support, develop, and lead supplier management KPI and metrics reporting, and develop and work with stakeholders to find and understand deviation and improvement areas.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to plan, organize, execute, and standardize complex projects to achieve 2026 variable cost and quality goals.
- Gather and analyze data across fulfillment and delivery functions to establish global standards for operations and other cross functional teams.
- Analyze and solving operational barriers with a focus on understanding root causes and driving forward opportunities.
- Have solid understanding of under the roof/on the road operational processes and the financial tradeoffs associated with implementing change.
A day in the life
This SCM will serve as a supply chain subject matter expert (SME) for a variety of non inventory supply categories and manage those categories from a procurement, readiness, supplier performance and risk standpoint. They will be responsible for supplier relationships including supplier performance, capabilities, capacity planning, reporting, risk identification and mitigation. They will work with product design/development, program managers, finance and category procurement for scalability of new product solutions. They will work with partner teams under the roof/ on the road for integration and delivery of solutions. Key tenants of this role include being customer obsessed over customer experience, cost optimization and process improvement. This includes working with and through key stakeholders including Category Procurement, Program Managers, Product Managers, Safety, Finance, Tech, Delivery Experience and 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
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!
About the team
The R2L team represents the speed of the business, dealing with innovation, design and sustainability in delivering to delight our customers.
- 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
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.
USA, NY, New York - 126,900.00 - 181,400.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 103,900.00 - 148,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
In this fast-paced, high-growth environment, making data driven decisions is critical. The Procurement Supply Chain team supports nationwide forecasting and inventory management for Rapid to Rural Logistics. As a Supply Chain Manager for the R2L Ops Integration Packaging team, you will focus on supplier product roadmaps, supplier and distributor readiness to support Amazon demand, supplier and distributor onboarding and integration, strategical allocation and recommendation surrounding change management, supplier and distributor performance management, supplier and distributor capability development, supplier capacity, risk identification and mitigation. This role requires the management of new and existing forecasting modeling tools, scoping and creating project plans, coordinating and driving execution, and clear communication to senior management. Cross-team coordination, program management and procurement skills are essential.
A successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Ability to think strategically and execute methodically in a highly ambiguous and iterative business space.
- High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
- The ability to independently own and drive strategic communications (e.g., decision narratives, investment proposals) with senior leaders and executives.
- Capability to communicate with technical stakeholders.
- Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation is desired.
- Analytical and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases.
- Ability to clearly communicate data insights to others.
- Lead expansion of a program across business lines, including defining strategy and fully owning program and roadmap for expansion.
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as supply chain Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a variety of non-inventory supply categories, and manage those categories from a procurement, readiness, supplier performance and risk standpoint.
- Be responsible for supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability development, capacity planning, risk identification and mitigation.
- Interact with business partners to develop, engage and lead supplier relationships for creating the greatest value in cost, security of supply, risk management, and innovation.
- Support supplier product roadmap and product lifecycle plans in collaboration with category procurement, packaging and ops integration to ensure proper supplier coverage, diversification, value and security of supply.
- Engage with Suppliers in a detailed, hands on approach to support every day, operational requirements related to inventory readiness, changes in components and technology, and reporting.
- Keep abreast of changing business requirements and market conditions, and manage suppliers and contracts to maintain value and competitiveness.
- Perform spend analysis based on a variety of relevant information, prepare financial models, identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost savings, and present business case and recommendations to internal business partners.
- Support the strategic goals of the business partners; act as a ‘consultant’ to help achieve those objectives. Be recognized by business partners for supporting their strategy and driving value.
- Spend modeling and forecasting, as well as financial management and controls.
- Support analysis and providing reporting on operational usage of shipping supplies to identify variations against plan.
- Support, develop, and lead supplier management KPI and metrics reporting, and develop and work with stakeholders to find and understand deviation and improvement areas.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to plan, organize, execute, and standardize complex projects to achieve 2026 variable cost and quality goals.
- Gather and analyze data across fulfillment and delivery functions to establish global standards for operations and other cross functional teams.
- Analyze and solving operational barriers with a focus on understanding root causes and driving forward opportunities.
- Have solid understanding of under the roof/on the road operational processes and the financial tradeoffs associated with implementing change.
A day in the life
This SCM will serve as a supply chain subject matter expert (SME) for a variety of non inventory supply categories and manage those categories from a procurement, readiness, supplier performance and risk standpoint. They will be responsible for supplier relationships including supplier performance, capabilities, capacity planning, reporting, risk identification and mitigation. They will work with product design/development, program managers, finance and category procurement for scalability of new product solutions. They will work with partner teams under the roof/ on the road for integration and delivery of solutions. Key tenants of this role include being customer obsessed over customer experience, cost optimization and process improvement. This includes working with and through key stakeholders including Category Procurement, Program Managers, Product Managers, Safety, Finance, Tech, Delivery Experience and 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
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!
About the team
The R2L team represents the speed of the business, dealing with innovation, design and sustainability in delivering to delight our customers.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NY, New York - 126,900.00 - 181,400.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 103,900.00 - 148,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
About the company
amazon
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Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.