Role at a glance
- Salary
- $115.4K – $160K/yr
- Location
- Bellevue, Washington, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Education
- Master's
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Role Summary
The Sr. Supply Chain Manager will lead network capacity planning and optimization initiatives for Amazon's supply chain operations, with a focus on inventory flow, logistics, and operational efficiency. The role supports the Global Capacity Planning team's mission to deliver North America customer fulfillment capacity while improving the network's long-term cost structure, working with cross-functional business, operations, finance, engineering, and planning teams.
What You'll Do
- Lead strategic initiatives related to network capacity across Amazon business units.
- Optimize and manage the flow of inventory through the supply chain network.
- Balance capacity and demand and improve distribution networks, warehouses, and logistics operations.
- Analyze data to identify opportunities for customer experience and operational efficiency improvements.
- Define metrics, develop program management mechanisms, and simplify processes for decision-making.
- Manage cross-functional programs, communicate progress to senior leaders, and drive continuous improvement.
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View full postingQualifications
Required
- 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
- 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
Original job description
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Original job description
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In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Product and program teams in SCOT, Finance, Engineering and construction and more. You will 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 are 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. The ideal candidate will not only have strong analytical skills and operational acumen, they will also be able to present and visualize data in a succinct manner and craft concise and comprehensive verbal and written narratives to influence executive decisions.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead strategic initiatives related to network capacity within Amazon's various business units
- Lead initiatives to optimize and manage the flow of inventory within the supply chain network
- Balance capacity and demand, assess and improve the efficiency of distribution networks, warehouses, and 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 and develop cadences to communicate progress to senior leaders
- 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
About the team
The Global Capacity Planning team's mission is to plan and deliver the North America Customer fulfillment capacity to meet the demand of our customers at desired speed and quality while improving the long term cost structure of the network. Our customers are: S&OP, PPT, Finance, FC operations, WW and Operations Engineering, Real Estate, WW Design, Launch, and Safety/EHS.
Basic Qualifications
- 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 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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
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, WA, Bellevue - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
About the company
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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.
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.