Supply Chain Manager , R2L Packaging Supply Chain

Description

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 Global Specialty Fulfillment. As a Supply Chain Manager for the SSD Ops Integration 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.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation is desired.
• Ability to clearly communicating data insights to others.
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding the product, our business and the competitive landscape.
• High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple competing projects and priorities simultaneously.

• 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.

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

• 2+ years of program or project management experience
• 1+ years of supply chain experience
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field, or 2+ years of industry work experience

• Experience in MS Access…