Buying, Planning, & Instock Management

At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need talented and driven people. Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers buy their groceries? Amazon is looking for a customer obsessed, analytical, and innovative individual to join Amazon Fresh as a Vendor Manager to lead multiple facets of an omni-channel retail business.Your direct responsibility will be focused on growing and maximizing our partnerships with our critical vendor partners by leading annual vendor negotiations and driving joint business priorities throughout the year. You will work with internal and external stakeholders, owning strategic vendor relationships, negotiating vendor terms, partnering with marketing and advertising to drive traffic, and working with supply chain to guarantee product availability. You will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business.The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated ability to operate independently, think strategically, analyze data, conduct business reviews, and lead winning negotiations. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High judgment, ability to influence, analytical talent, and exceptional communications are essential to success in this role.Key job responsibilities- Own the P&L for multiple large vendors with a focus on growing categories and customer baskets, as well as improving vendor profitability.- Develop strategic relationships and joint business plans with suppliers to ensure early insight into new trends and products, early and exclusive access to new items, merchandising and promotions investment and competitive costs.- Drive winning negotiations and represent Amazon when meeting with vendor senior leadership- Lead a cross-functional team, including Marketing, Instock, Merchandising, and Amazon Advertising, to drive superior vendor results- Continuously audit to improve the customer experience and business performanceBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTML ...

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. 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 help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.This position is located in Seattle, WA, Arlington, VA or Austin, TX. Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS’ Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. 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 help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.ISCaP's Power & Cooling (PAC) team is seeking a results-oriented individual with strong business judgement skills and experience working with internal and external stakeholders to own material planning for Data Center Power & Cooling Equipment. Our Material Planning Managers are high-energy self-starters that are excited to work across different functions to deliver power and cooling equipment to our data centers globally. As a member of the Power and Cooling Supply Chain Management Team, you will manage the Americas materials and orders supporting AWS Data Center build projects. This role's primary responsibility is to maintain unconstrained supply on a global scale for the responsible regions and work with our internal customers and business partners to audit and track inventory status and materials from Purchase Order Placed to delivery and drive the appropriate supply strategies to deliver continuity of supply.Key job responsibilitiesDiverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Diverse ExperiencesAmazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.- Own the end-to-end planning process for delivering power and cooling equipment in the assigned region. Drive the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, which includes performing demand planning, supply planning, and ensuring there is interlock between demand and supply.- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for supply chain planning, forecasting demand, and coordinating procurement activities.- Responsible for change management and coordinate changes to purchase orders and delivery schedules with global supply managers, sourcing managers, and internal customers.- Partner with data center demand planning team to capture customer demand and plan for equipment delivery using supplier lead times.- Responsible for tracking and mitigating risks related to material planning or equipment delivery. - Own business reviews and metrics to support improved decision making and on-time deliveries across business partners and stakeholders. Identify factors impacting the timely communication of purchase orders.- Own performance metrics covering on-time delivery, manufacturing lead times, shipping lead times, and for all builds within your regions.- Be single point of contact for internal customers for long lead equipment planning and delivery.- Resolve issues related to damaged, missing, or poor-quality deliveries requiring immediate replacements or field service.- Lead cross-functional projects to meet commitments and objectives while managing plans.- 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.A day in the lifeThe successful candidate will embody the following:- Clearly communicate plans to a wide range of stakeholders in a concise yet informative manner. This includes but not limited to, communicating status, sharing risks, obtaining approvals or gaining buy-in for a proposal. - Embody a pioneering spirit through a hands-on approach and willingness to develop processes in our fast-paced startup environment. You will simultaneously drive results while establishing sustainable systems.- Be a strong customer advocate and deliver performance improvement through customers lens.- Define clear data requirements and metrics by collaborating across teams. Successfully implement end to end tracking to quickly identify any risks or deficiencies.- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and an exceptional ability to juggle competing priorities.About the teamAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain or related fields - 6+ years of experience in supply chain management, material planning and/or supply planning role ...

Amazon’s mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need to develop leaders who represent, and can innovate on behalf of a diverse and demanding global customer base. We are seeking a highly skilled, versatile, and strong Senior Procurement Manager, Procurement Innovation to lean a complex set of projects and initiatives and drive progress on key strategies.With your help, Amazon will continue to enable people to discover new worlds and implement innovation. This is your chance to make history.The ideal candidate is a creative, demonstrated leader with strong ability to challenge ambiguity, superior analytical abilities with extensive experience in process improvement and digitalization in procurement / Source to Pay. Ideal candidates have extensive experience with process analysis, mapping AS/IS processes and define TO/BE by leading project teams.At the core of the position is to bridge the gap to the best-in-class Taxonomy solutions in order to solve the needs of internal Global Procurement Operations customers. This opportunity requires the excellent technical, problem-solving, and communication skills. This position involves regular communication with senior management on progress, risks and change control. Ability to steer extended cross-discipline virtual teams as well as project management and executive presentation skills are essential to this role.Key job responsibilities• Lead of a) strategy and intake b) program management and adoption and c) serial-life support and continuous improvement• Identify key business challenges to be solved through digitalization and map with best-in-class• Influence the overall GPO Capability Model strategy and long-term roadmap• Lead high-complexity end-to-end procurement innovation and programs: from identifying the key business challenges, designing the right mechanism of change and delivering the desired strategic outputs and business objectives• Design an iterative process of development, adoption and inspection and identify areas of improvement for next iteration• Lead change management and adoption of the new process or SOP across the procurement function and business stakeholders• Regular communication with senior management on progress, risks and change control• Key metrics: customer experience, efficiency, adoption...BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree- Experience defining and executing program requirements- Experience being responsible/leading large and complex negotiations- Experience in supply chain- Process mapping experience (AS-Is and To-BE)- Risk and Gap identification ...

Have a passion for driving change and innovation? Do you want to be a part of an area in Amazon focused on driving growth initiatives? Excited about a fast-paced environment where you get to define multi-year strategies, manage strategic relationships and negotiations, build new initiatives from the ground up, and ensure we're delivering against our strategy for a multi-billion dollar business?Amazon is looking for a Senior Vendor Manager who will have full P&L responsibility of the business category. The Senior Vendor Manager is constantly innovating on behalf of customers, and you will own the partnerships that get us to the right experience for our customers. You will shape the business trajectory using analytical horsepower, excellent business judgment, strong vendor management and negotiation skills, and standout complex problem-solving skills. You will work with vendors of all sizes and must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent Amazon at all levels of the organization. The right candidates will be flexible, action and results oriented, have strong ownership mindset, and be comfortable working in ambiguity.You will shape the business to deliver the best experience for our customers. You will work closely with both internal and external partnerships to execute the strategy you develop. You will coordinate with tech teams, supply chain teams, marketing teams, and other business stakeholders across the company to bring your vision to fruition. You will monitor and react to customer needs and feedback.Candidates should have strong analytical abilities, comfort with ambiguity, a trust-but-verify mindset, high business judgment, strong influencing skills, a self-starter mindset, and a keen customer focus. This role requires skills at breaking down complex, high-level ideas into executable phases and juggling multiple competing projects and priorities. The ability to influence cross-functionally and across the organization, at all levels, will be absolutely critical to the success in this role.Key job responsibilities- Creates long-term category strategies that drive topline growth- Partner closely with operations, supply chain, marketing, advertising, finance, and product management to drive the business- Develops and implements action plans based on deep-dive analysis of input metrics- Drives customer and business opportunities to deliver long-term strategy for multiple sub-categories- Owns the relationship with strategic vendors, including negotiations to deliver top- and bottom-line category growth- Owns the Retail P&L for multiple categories; develops plans that drive revenue and margin improvement for the business- Dives deep into inputs and understands the downstream impact of changes to pricing, selection, and convenience for multiple categories- Identifies areas that need vendor attention and directs team to address issues; acts as escalation point, helping team and vendor(s) resolve conflictsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration- Experience using data to influence business decisions- Experience with business analysis and P&L management ...

Shopbop is looking for an innovative, results-driven Merchandise Planner with an entrepreneurial spirit to drive high revenue growth. The Merchandise Planner will partner with the buying team to develop category strategy and execute against strategic plans to achieve financial targets. He/she will work to plan, analyze, and continually improve inventory strategy and profitability of the business . The successful candidate must be able to move beyond applying standard templates for solving problems, and support the team with creative, innovative ideas that are translated into actionable insights for the business. Core Responsibilities: - Partner with buyer to design seasonal and annual strategies by category and vendor. - Build financial plans in accordance with merchandise strategies to maximize profitability. - Drive decision making in season to achieve financial and strategic targets. - Manage inventory health, open-to-buy, item-level forecasting, and assortment planning. - Optimize sales and inventory productivity through analysis and plans that drive high impact decision making. - Forecast financials and related operational metrics. - Manage reporting, driving a high standard for analytical excellence. - Develop price reduction and exit recommendations with buying team. Other Responsibilities: - Plan and forecast reconciliation across type and category. - Envision the future and facilitate building it. - Train and develop team members.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience ...

Have a passion for driving change and innovation? Do you want to be a part of an area in Amazon focused on driving growth initiatives? Excited about a fast-paced environment where you get to define multi-year strategies, manage strategic relationships and negotiations, build new initiatives from the ground up, and ensure we're delivering against our strategy for a multi-billion dollar business?Amazon is looking for a Senior Vendor Manager who will have full P&L responsibility of the business category. The Senior Vendor Manager is constantly innovating on behalf of customers, and you will own the partnerships that get us to the right experience for our customers. You will shape the business trajectory using analytical horsepower, excellent business judgment, strong vendor management and negotiation skills, and standout complex problem-solving skills. You will work with vendors of all sizes and must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent Amazon at all levels of the organization. The right candidates will be flexible, action and results oriented, have strong ownership mindset, and be comfortable working in ambiguity.You will shape the business to deliver the best experience for our customers. You will work closely with both internal and external partnerships to execute the strategy you develop. You will coordinate with tech teams, supply chain teams, marketing teams, and other business stakeholders across the company to bring your vision to fruition. You will monitor and react to customer needs and feedback.Candidates should have strong analytical abilities, comfort with ambiguity, a trust-but-verify mindset, high business judgment, strong influencing skills, a self-starter mindset, and a keen customer focus. This role requires skills at breaking down complex, high-level ideas into executable phases and juggling multiple competing projects and priorities. The ability to influence cross-functionally and across the organization, at all levels, will be absolutely critical to the success in this role.Key job responsibilities- Creates long-term category strategies that drive topline growth- Partner closely with operations, supply chain, marketing, advertising, finance, and product management to drive the business- Develops and implements action plans based on deep-dive analysis of input metrics- Drives customer and business opportunities to deliver long-term strategy for multiple sub-categories- Owns the relationship with strategic vendors, including negotiations to deliver top- and bottom-line category growth- Owns the Retail P&L for multiple categories; develops plans that drive revenue and margin improvement for the business- Dives deep into inputs and understands the downstream impact of changes to pricing, selection, and convenience for multiple categories- Identifies areas that need vendor attention and directs team to address issues; acts as escalation point, helping team and vendor(s) resolve conflictsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration- Experience using data to influence business decisions- Experience with business analysis and P&L management ...

The US Fashion team is looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Vendor Manager to own Amazon’s relationships with several of the industry’s largest Watches & Jewelry brands. The right candidate stays on top of industry and competitive trends, and is able to execute at both a tactical and strategic level to drive selection, sales, and margin growth. In addition, the Vendor Manager must be an effective leader and communicator in working with Amazon.com partners and vendors, as well as with internal groups such as buying, site merchandising, marketing, PR, finance, operations, and retail systems.The ideal candidate has strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management. Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, and ability to 'think big' skills are musts. The Vendor Manager is an effective leader and communicator and a seasoned problem-solver with a keen sense of ownership. Amazon strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform. We set big goals and are looking for people who can help us reach and exceed them by working with suppliers to enhance our selection and maximize product availability.Key job responsibilitiesSuccessful individuals in this role will:· Think of themselves as business owners, who cultivate a deep understanding of all major inputs that drive long term performance (selection, price, availability, forecasting, operational excellence, marketing, mix)· Maximize Amazon’s flywheel by focusing on selection expansion and cost saving opportunities· Negotiate effectively with the industry’s largest vendors - manage supplier contracts, Annual Vendor Negotiation (AVN) strategy, marketing, and day-to-day relationships· Work with Program Managers to develop innovative ways of launching new features that improve the customer experience· Develop a thorough understanding for the industry, macro trends, and future trajectory· Communicate effectively across all levels of leadership, both internally and externally· Submit high quality work within tight deadlinesAbout the teamHere at Fashion & Fitness, we are inspired to never stop embracing our uniqueness for both our employees and our customers.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience- Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership ...

The Amazon US Wireless business is looking for a supply chain manager with proven experience to drive process improvements and thought leadership in inventory planning and operations.The Strategic Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for leading inventory management strategies to maximize customer experience, sales, margin and turns, as well as end-to-end business ownership of all supply chain processes from manufacturer to consumer. They will use data to influence others and build scalable systems & processes, rather than just addressing single issues. They will play a critical role in delivering the optimal customer experience by ensuring we have the right product quantities, in the right places, at the right time. To achieve this mission, Supply Chain Managers work to continuously optimize our end-to-end supply chain by engaging with vendors to improve operational metrics and driving system and process automation with internal teams.The successful candidate must be highly organized and possess strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. They are able to self-manage competing priorities, driving both strategic and tactical activities and parallel, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong candidates will have knowledge in fundamental business principles and previous relevant experience. The ideal candidate is able to influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a customer-centric philosophy.Key job responsibilitiesIdentify and deliver operational improvement opportunities around buying and demand planning.Monitor and identify opportunities to improve key supply chain metrics such as Out of Stock rate, Overstock Rate, Total Inbound Lead Time, Delivery Speed, and Confirmation/Fill Rates.Share supply chain insights and contribute to business reviews for Senior Leadership (verbal and written).Identify opportunities to optimize our supply chain cost structure and profitability through vendor engagement, project management, and collaboration with partner teams on system improvements.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience ...

Are you a current MBA student who is ready to accelerate your career? The MBA Leadership Development Program (MLDP) hires, trains, and develops MBA graduate business talent within Amazon’s Stores organization. As a participant of this program, you will develop leadership skills and evolve into a leader at the world's most innovative company. By participating in Amazon's MBA Leadership Development Program, you'll have the chance to own a multi-million-dollar business, tackle unprecedented large-scale challenges with innovative solutions, and make decisions that influence the company's long-term free cash flow. This three-year initiative features multiple job rotations, incorporating functional job training, leadership workshops, mentorship and career advice, alongside exposure to an extensive network of peers, alumni, and leaders. MLDs spearhead important retail business strategies, deepen their comprehension of retail positions, and hone leadership skills necessary for managing sizable, intricate organizations.In a structured program, participants interact with senior leadership, gaining strategic insights and understanding decision-making aligned with long-term goals. This exposure bridges theory and practice, offering a comprehensive view of business operations. After 12 months, MLDs will prepare for rotation through career planning, interview prep, and networking events, which is supported through program benefits of 1:1 consultation, alumni insights, and MLD Program Team support.In this critical role within Amazon's MBA Leadership Development Program, you will navigate and resolve complex challenges, balancing immediate needs against future outcomes to streamline team operations and drive efficiency. Your strategic management of risks will not only enhance the resilience and growth of your category but also align vendor strategies with company objectives, utilizing market insights and feedback to maintain product relevance. Ideal candidates possess the ability to unravel the complexities at the root of problems, making informed strategic choices that safeguard long-term prosperity and mitigate risks within their categories. With the autonomy granted in this position, you'll enhance product assortments, negotiate effectively, and cultivate robust relationships with key selling partners, all while strategically managing risks. This role demands a combination of financial acumen, skilled negotiation, and strategic foresight in formulating joint business plans, all aimed at expanding categories and achieving overarching business goals.Key job responsibilities• Directly responsible for the sector's P&L, involving detailed financial analysis, audits, and handling escalations to drive growth and efficiency.• Utilizes deep financial insights for informed decision-making on pricing, selection, and customer convenience, enhancing business growth and satisfaction.• You address complex issues' root causes for long-term success and risk management, and seek opportunities to simplify or automate for scalable solutions.• Negotiates favorable terms with vendors, balancing strategic risk-taking with strong relationship maintenance to secure deals.• Influences vendor priorities to align with strategic objectives, using market trends and customer feedback to adapt offerings to evolving needs.A day in the lifeWhen MLDs are working as Senior Vendor Managers, they are responsible for owning the P&L. This consist of ongoing negotiations with vendors, creating action plans for top line and bottom-line growth, and driving growth and profit strategies. As Senior Product Managers, MLDs will be owning their products, creating roadmaps for launch plans, influencing leadership, and honing their document writing abilities. As a Senior Supply Chain Manager, MLDs will own the buying strategy for their vendor cohort, will work with internal teams to drive Supply Chain optimization initiatives, and work to drive cross functional buying strategies that marry the business’s needs with Amazon’s core initiatives. About the team• Roles for this position will be located at Amazon’s company headquarters in Seattle, WA. Successful applicants will be expected to relocate to their team location upon starting at Amazon.• MLD roles in Seattle begin on July 21, 2025.• Role and team placement are based on business needs and as Amazon continues to grow and flex, we are looking for candidates who want to own, build and impact the customer experience rather than are tied to a specific role or team.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSAre 18 years of age or olderGraduated in the last 24 months or currently enrolled in MBA program at the time of application with anticipated graduation dates between December 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.3+ years of full-time industry work experience, which occurred between graduation from your undergraduate program and prior to starting your MBA program, OR 3+ years of military work experience prior to starting your MBA program. ...

This role is with our AWS Outposts Operations team – delivering a new way for Infrastructure to be delivered to our customers. AWS Outposts brings native AWS services, infrastructure, and operating models to virtually any data center, co-location space, or on-premises facility. Customers can now use the same AWS APIs, tools, and infrastructure across their on-premises and the AWS cloud to deliver a truly consistent hybrid experience. The provided AWS Outposts infrastructure is fully managed, maintained, and supported by AWS directly to deliver access to the latest AWS capabilities for our customers.We are looking for a results-oriented individual to support Outposts operations to ensure a high level spare parts availability and assisting the supply chain team to ensure that customers’ expectations are exceeded. The candidate will work directly with internal customers to order, transfer, and manage Outposts spare inventory for customers in a timely manner and across global locations.The Inventory Support Tech at times will be the first point of contact for our Outposts Operations team worldwide. This role will require a good ability to clearly communicate with teams who require actions be taken on very short notice. Working as part of a global team, processes are standardized globally and ensuring that this process standardization is maintained is critical for success.The ideal candidate is a self-starter, possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, and has strong attention to detail. You must be able to work independently and generate high-quality work in an ambiguous environment. You must have a professional demeanor and be able to communicate appropriately with people at every level, from technicians to upper management. Operating in a fast-moving and sometimes ambiguous environment you will be required to work autonomously taking full control and responsibility for achieving business objectives. This role provides a real opportunity to develop original ideas, approaches, and solutions in a competitive and ever-changing business climate. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazon’s Leadership Principles and have a “get it done” mentality.AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. 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 help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Key job responsibilitiesOrdering of data center hardware componentsPurchase order tracking and consolidationManual receipt of ordered components in internal ordering databaseSpare part inventory tracking and replenishmentOrder approvals tracking and communicationInitiate transfer of assets process as neededMonitor and report shipment issue alerts (eg. delays, cancellations, expeditions)Handling and distribution of needed shipment labels (for new equipment as well as returns) About the teamAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 1+ years of experience with Supply Chain or Inventory Management1+ years of experience working with ERP or other Inventory Management Systems2+ years of experience working with Excel ...

Come innovate with the Amazon Music team!About Amazon MusicAmazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams to artist merch, Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music in shuffle mode, and top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership; customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited, on-demand access to 100 million songs, including millions in HD, Ultra HD, and spatial audio; and anyone can listen for free by downloading the Amazon Music app or via Alexa-enabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans, artists, and creators on a global scale.Our team is looking for a driven, strategic, customer-focused business leader with proven experience in event merchandise operations. This role will help to optimize the end-to-end processes and systems used to sell merchandise in-person, and online via Amazon supply chain systems. The Tour Operations Manager will be responsible for all aspects of live event revenue streams, inventory forecasting and management, facilitation of production & shipping logistics, live event sales oversight, and engagement with external vendor and touring teams. The successful candidate will have deep experience in event merchandise operations and must be a creative problem solver with the ability to maximize in-person and online sales. The candidate should feel comfortable dealing with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Live Event Tour Operations will report to the Head of Live Event Merchandise within the Amazon Music Merch team and will work closely with apparel production, shipping logistics, finance, vendor managers, marketing, and external teams to shape the live event strategy for Amazon Music. The candidate must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent Amazon at all levels of our partners’ organizations. This role requires significant travel. Key job responsibilitiesKey job responsibilities• Act as a ‘business owner’ for assigned artist/vendor partners, possessing a complete understanding (inclusive of the strategic context) of internal and external variables that impact your business (this entails owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on the business, along with responsibility for driving operations and solutions to achieve live music merchandise business objectives• Assist with the development of product lines with production, vendor managers, merch companies, and artist teams • Oversee merchandise logistics, from production to point of sale• Forecasting and inventory management of events and business lines• Facilitate negotiations with external vendors to meet profitability goals • Vet on-site capabilities and onboard new systems and processes for operators• Hire, manage, and monitor independent contractors• Monitor shipping and logistics, and optimize in-stock and capacity to meet customer demand and financial goals across multiple systems• Onboard venues for post-event billing and operational systems• Innovate in-venue experience for artists and fansBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience ...

Are you interested in leading high impact projects and working cross-functionally to deliver top selection and delight end Customers? This is your chance to help build strategic relationships and drive business growth with some of the most influential Consumables Selling Partners and the AVS Customer Success Manager team. AVS Consumables Supply Chain Managers will play a critical role in delivering optimal customer experience by ensuring Amazon has the right product quantities, in the right places, and at the right time. This position will work to continuously optimize operational metrics by working directly with vendors and partner teams. AVS Supply Chain Managers serve as a key point of contact between Retail, Supply Chain, and Vendors and contribute to vendor-level operational strategy, annual negotiations, and opportunities to reduce cost and waste in the supply chain. Key job responsibilities• Plan and execute inventory strategies to optimize sales, in-stock rates, turns and inventory health for owned category• Monitor, analyze and own key performance indicators such as in-stock rate, procurement lead time, fill rate, and inventory turns• Participate in business reviews for your Customer(s); identify operational improvement areas and support conversation with recommendations to drive improvement• Forecast and manage efficient inbound and outbound inventory flows and health, including forecasting, purchasing, and removing unproductive inventory• Drive root cause analysis/reporting on operational issues, develop action plans and project manage improvements with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneous• Work with internal teams collaboratively, to help drive tools and process improvements that affect purchasing and procurement workflows, with emphasis on automating tasks that are currently performed manually• Interface with Customer(s) and lead with strategic recommendations to improve and/or resolve instock issues• Job requires ~10% travelA day in the life• Facilitate and attend weekly meeting with Customer(s)’ operations/supply chain team(s) to walk through how they forecast.• Conduct deep dive analysis on low Confirmation Rate to identify root-cause and propose plan to address in collaboration with Customer. • Attend In-Stock Managers weekly meeting to align - Work with internal Amazon program and Customer teams and to understand issues impacting your Customer(s)’ lead time and develop solutions in partnership with internal Amazon and external Customer teams.• Work with internal Amazon program and external Customer teams to optimize item enrollment in various Supply Chain programs.• Review inventory position on high demand items for an upcoming promotional event. Monitor inventory levels and work with your Customer(s) to ensure adequate inventory availability.About the teamAbout the team: The Amazon Vendor Services program is a paid service that offers enrolled Selling Partners services in one of five major categories: (1) A designated Customer Success Manager, (2) Strategic business advice, (3) Support, (4) Instock manager owning Supply Chain initiatives, and (5) Programs, Pilots, Betas, and Advance Coaching. In this role, you will be a member of the Consumables Category team, and will provide Supply Chain expertise alongside a team of designated Account Managers supporting one to two Selling Partners within the Consumables categories. Consumables categories consist of Baby, Grocery, Health & Personal Care, Mass Beauty, Pets, and Premium Beauty. The role offers broad scope as the Selling Partners supported by this role may span numerous Brands, end Customer segments, and product categories.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Planning, Information Systems Management or relevant field of study- 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, or Inventory Management or equivalent experience such as Consulting, Finance, or Operations.- 3+ years of experience using analytical, sales, and productivity tools including Oracle Business Intelligence, Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft OneNote, and Microsoft SharePoint.- Experience working with Excel including pivot tables, vlookup and joining statements- Knowledge of statistical inventory control ...

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.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 help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS’ Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth! We are looking for a results-oriented individual to support ISCaP planning and sourcing requirements for mission critical part supply chain for AWS data centers. You will work across the team and its customers to align on a short and long-range supply plan. You will contribute to our Global Spare Planning function to understand the needs of our data centers across our network and manage the inventory across different nodes of our supply chain. If you love being at the forefront of industry growth and development, developing and executing processes in a highly ambiguous environment, identifying information gaps and collaboration needs, and driving business strategy, then this is the spot for you. This is a high impact role offering an opportunity to drive and influence business-critical decisions impacting the long-term future of the business. Primary Responsibilities · Monitor and Review historical usage trends, research demand drivers, utilize forecast data ad statistical forecast models, analyze auto generated forecast output, and evaluate forecast results · Interact with data center operations, hardware engineering, business service owners, supply chain teams, logistics operations, and other multi-functional stake holders to understand business needs and demand drivers. · Develop and communicate comprehensive spare parts inventory strategies and processes in alignment with multiple channels, department plans, key inventory targets, and business goals. · Create and execute strategies for the implementation of replenishment and inventory achieve key business outcomes while proactively identifying improvements. · Leverage reports and analytics to make recommendations in line with business strategy and goals. · Review buying multiples, minimums, replenished forecasts, lead-times, and vendor performance to optimize inventory performance. · Partner and collaborate with business partners, suppliers, and operations proactively for the collaborative forecasting process to drive inventory optimization, part availability and cost productivity. · Develop Strategies and mechanisms to monitor, reduce, and control inventory excess across regions and categories A successfull candidate will need to: · Communicate ideas concisely to a wide variety of stakeholders for purposes ranging from informative to need for approvals from executives. · Embody a true pioneering spirit, willing to “get hands dirty” in a start-up environment while simultaneously developing processes, automation, and delivering results · Clearly define data requirements and metrics, working with teams to implement the entire data flow from capture to presentation and management · High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously · Keen on developing and training people to improve skills and capabilities for sustainable and continuous improvement If you are an experienced professional with a passion for technology, driving change and impact at a Global scale, you might be a fit for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure supply chain and procurement team. Come armed with your knowledge for a position where you will own, build, and run spare parts supply chain and engage with multiple stakeholders to drive plans and execution to satisfy the demanding needs of a high growth industry, impacting markets worldwide.About the teamDiverse ExperiencesAmazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 6+ years of experience managing supply and inventory planning - BA/BS degree in Engineering, Finance, Business or Mathematics - 8+ years of relevant work experience in demand planning, supply planning, supply chain planning, and/or inventory planning - 3+ years of experience in end-to-end supply chain planning and/or management ...

Amazon is looking for a driven, customer focused, team-oriented, and analytical leader to join the Kitchen team.The Sr. Vendor Manager will be responsible for the total P&L of a category within Kitchen, setting the strategy for driving growth, creating and maintaining strong partnerships with vendors, adding selection, managing category profitability, optimizing pricing, and delivering a disruptive customer experience. This includes identifying potential brand and product business opportunities, building direct relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts, terms & conditions, managing vendor setup and new item setup processes, working with suppliers to build comprehensive selection, setting prices, developing collaborative marketing and promotions, driving sales and margin improvements. The right candidate stays on top of industry and competitive trends, and is able to execute at both a tactical and strategic level to drive selection, sales, and margin growth. In addition, the Sr. Vendor Manager must be an effective leader and communicator in working with Amazon.com partners and vendors, as well as with internal groups such as control buying, site merchandising, marketing, PR, finance, operations, and retail systems.The ideal candidate has strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management. Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills are essential. The Sr. Vendor Manager is an effective leader and communicator and a seasoned problem-solver. This position can be located in either Seattle or Arlington, VA.#ReinventRetail BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration- Experience using data to influence business decisions- Experience with business analysis and P&L management- Experience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders- Buying/planning, operations, or finance background. ...

The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is looking for an inspiring leader for our Demand Planning team. This leader will manage a team of demand planners for our Beverages, Alcohol, and Non-Food Grocery business. They will be responsible for ensuring their team has built the highest quality forecasts for selection we sell instores and online. This requires someone with both excellent quantitative skills as well as the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders. You should feel comfortable using data to build scalable systems and processes that allow our business to grow. Your expertise will drive innovation, efficiency, and lasting impact.The successful candidate will have a passion for leading and developing a high performing team. This candidate will be strong with analytics, thought leadership, tactical process development, and a willingness to move fast and experiment often. You should feel comfortable with ambiguity, have strong attention to detail, and be motivated by a fast-paced environment. You will be expected to be thoughtful in your pursuit of results and thrive in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are driven in parallel.Key job responsibilities• Manage a team of Demand Planners that will forecast for their category and vendors.• Represent Amazon when meeting with senior executive teams from top vendors and building long term strategic relationships.• Set goals and strategic direction for your team, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and vision.• Partnership with category, marketing and financial leaders to ensure teams are hitting targets and delivering results on behalf of customers. • Analyze and audit team forecast variances, dive deep to understand root causes, create bridges for forecast variance and present in business reviews.• Write documents and updates that communicate insights in a digestible manner to senior leaders.• Collaborate with Vendors, Category Teams, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams, to establish a consolidated demand plan that meets topline goals.• Inspect demand forecasts critically and challenge assumptions from business teams.• Partner with internal teams to develop tools, automation, and process improvements.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of with Excel experience- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience- Experience working with complex data sets- Experience communicating results to senior leadership- Experience hiring, training, managing and inspiring teams ...

Location: Seattle, WATake your career to the next level by joining the Retail Video Games team at Amazon. We’re looking for a customer obsessed, analytical and innovative individual to join us as a Senior Vendor Manager. This role will own the P&L for the largest names across video game publishers.You will utilize a wide range of skills and work across major functional areas such as inventory management, marketing, merchandising, pricing, operations, and finance to drive the performance of these strategic categories and vendor partners.Key job responsibilities• Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets by executing annual and ongoing terms negotiations• Have a thorough understanding of the industry, seasonality and business trends/events, and continually monitor competitor/industry developments• Maximize Amazon’s business and financial profitability through selection expansion opportunities• Have a complete understanding of the customer needs, both existing and potential, and use that knowledge to advocate for and drive delivery of site features that provide Amazon customers with an unparalleled shopping experience• Build vendor/brand relationships - be the primary point of contact for vendor selection on-boarding, escalations and negotiations.• Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, while meeting tight deadlines• Have a complete understanding (inclusive of the strategic context) of internal and external variables that impact your business. This includes owning forecasting, analyzing, understanding and reporting on the business.A day in the lifeKey job responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be able to take their broad skill set and experience across multiple facets of a retail business (e.g., buying/vendor management, product management, operations, finance, marketing/merchandising) to identify and create growth opportunities. They will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business to innovate to achieve long-term growth. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to move on to other leadership roles within Amazon.As a Senior Vendor Manager, you will have accountability for the business results for your product categories. Your direct responsibility will be to manage performance of the product portfolio including developing and growing vendor relationships, negotiating terms and contracts, expanding product selection and vendor base, setting prices, developing marketing programs, driving sales and margin improvements and creating best-in-class customer experiences.About the teamVideo Games is constantly evolving. We are a fast-paced and exciting category with a high-performing team that seeks to build strong customer-focused businesses. We promote a collaborative, solutions-oriented & inclusive culture. We prioritize the growth and development of our team members and strive to work hard, have fun, and make history.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of with Excel experience- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL- Experience using data to influence business decisions- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration- Experience with business analysis and P&L management ...

The Amazon US Business, Electronics, Automotive, Technology Solutions business is looking for a leader with proven experience to drive process improvements and thought leadership in inventory planning and operations.The Sr. Strategic Supply Chain Managers will be responsible for leading inventory management strategies to maximize customer experience, sales, margin and turns, as well as end-to-end business ownership of all supply chain processes from manufacturer to consumer. They will use data to influence others and build scalable systems & processes, rather than just addressing single issues. They will play a critical role in delivering the optimal customer experience by ensuring we have the right product quantities, in the right places, at the right time. To achieve this mission, Supply Chain Managers work to continuously optimize our end-to-end supply chain by engaging with vendors to improve operational metrics and driving system and process automation with internal teams.The successful candidate must be highly organized and possess strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. They are able to self-manage competing priorities, driving both strategic and tactical activities and parallel, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong candidates will have knowledge in fundamental business principles and previous relevant experience. The ideal candidate is able to lead and influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a customer-centric philosophy.Key job responsibilitiesIdentify and deliver operational improvement opportunities around buying and demand planning.Monitor and identify opportunities to improve key supply chain metrics such as Out of Stock rate, Overstock Rate, Total Inbound Lead Time, Delivery Speed, and Confirmation/Fill Rates.Share supply chain insights and contribute to business reviews for Senior Leadership (verbal and written).Identify opportunities to optimize our supply chain cost structure and profitability through vendor engagement, project management, and collaboration with partner teams on system improvements.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain or logistics- Experience working with complex data sets- Experience communicating results to senior leadership- Experience delivering results by partnering with and influencing others- 5+ years experience in Supply Chain ...

In 2015, Amazon announced the launch of Amazon Business, a new marketplace on Amazon.com combining the selection, convenience, and value that customers have come to know and love from Amazon with new features and unique benefits for business customers. The Business Industrial and Scientific Supplies (BISS) team is looking for a Senior Vendor Manager (SVM) for Professional Medical category. The SVM will be responsible for managing a selection portfolio and end to end relationship with related vendors driving the topline performance and profitability for their business. The SVM is also responsible for managing the full scope of their category and vendor portfolio, including setting strategic direction, managing P&L performance and overseeing operational performance. Within strategic direction, SVM to identify offering gaps, key brands to onboard and customer experience to offer.He/She owns vendor relationships end-to-end, from signing new vendors, leading negotiations, managing promotional activities, and achieving operational or logistical objectives. The ideal candidate works effectively across various functional teams, including Amazon Business, marketing, sales, supply chain, compliance and legal. Strong candidates are results-oriented, entrepreneurial, can identify and successfully pursue category-relevant opportunities, and build internal processes to improve the supplier and customer experience. Strong candidates will be able to define initiatives objectives and roadmaps and drive ideas from conception to delivery.Key job responsibilitiesCUSTOMER FOCUS - Evaluates products and services to continually drive quality of customer experience - Aggregates and escalates industry trends; ensures team prioritizes customer obsession - Identifies opportunities to differentiate our customer experience from the competitionSTRATEGY - Develops long-term category and supplier growth strategies - Unlocks key product portfolio gaps through business development and/or negotiation - Provides recommendation on business opportunities and long-term strategy for multiple sub-categories VENDOR MANAGEMENT - Expands current vendor selection and secures new brand selection for multiple subcategories - Drives strategic negotiations to deliver top- and bottom-line category growth - Builds long-term relationships by creating value, identifying opportunities for growth, acquiring customers, and enhancing customer brand awareness - Increases vendor participation in strategic supplier go-to-market programs BUSINESS OPERATIONS - Dives deep into inputs and understands the downstream impact of changes to pricing, selection, and convenience for multiple subcategories. - Owns the Retail P & L for multiple subcategories; develops plans that drive revenue and margin improvement for the business - Creates strategic and prioritized vendor marketing plan that maximizes margin dollars and customer experience - Audits all elements of multiple subcategory businesses - Identifies areas that need vendor attention and directs team to address issues; acts as escalation point, helping team and vendor(s) resolve conflicts - Identifies scalable changes to the category that automate the product lifecycle management process - Works with internal technical, cross-category, and tech teams to drive multi-system process changes TEAM DEVELOPMENT - Holds team accountable for maintaining robust process documentation - Provides regular peer feedback and coaching - Implements Amazon’s best recruiting practices and continuously raises the bar for hiring#rediscoverretail #hardlinescareersBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration- Experience using data to influence business decisions- Experience with business analysis and P&L management- 3+ years of with Excel experience ...

Amazon is looking for a leader to fill the position of Sr. Supply Chain Manager to support the Alexa category. This worldwide planning position is essential to the continued growth of Amazon’s Devices division as it continues its fast paced growth and expansion of the Alexa portfolio.Key job responsibilitiesSpecifically, the Sr. Supply Chain Manager has the following responsibilities:· Management of our end-to-end planning processes and workflows to drive our build and manufacturing investment decisions to our consumers, retailers, customer replenishment and long-term product development.· Subject matter expert for demand planning, pricing, promotion, in-stock, procurement, supply chain, logistics, and retailer demand and supply planning processes.· Management of New Product Launches.· Owning and communicating the global supply allocation plan to global stakeholders.· Create and implement inventory allocation strategies to maximize inventory placement, turns, sales, and customer experience.· Continuously improve key end-to-end planning performance indicators.A day in the lifeAs the Sr. Supply Chain Manager, you own and manage the worldwide planning for Alexa. It requires the ability to leverage a broad cross-functional organization of business teams and management partners. This role is very visible throughout the organization and this person will lead the generation of large scale and complex plans that are presented to senior leaders and executives.About the teamThe mission of our Worldwide Planning organization is to deliver the most accurate forecasts, inventory targets and allocation plans to ensure every customer is able to purchase the product they want, when and where they want it. In order to achieve this, our team develops and uses optimization tools, advanced statistical models, machine learning algorithms and big data solutions, so we can provide the Device organization with a detailed sales and strategic plan that outlines the opportunities and risks for our customers.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of with Excel experience- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience- Experience working with complex data sets- Experience communicating results to senior leadership ...

About Amazon MusicAmazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams to artist merch, Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music in shuffle mode, and top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership; customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited, on-demand access to 100 million songs, including millions in HD, Ultra HD, and spatial audio; and anyone can listen for free by downloading the Amazon Music app or via Alexa-enabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans, artists, and creators on a global scale.Amazon is looking for a driven, strategic, customer-centric leader with experience improving operations and utilizing data to drive business improvements, in order to grow our Physical Music and Merch business. As part of connecting artists with their fans, the successful candidate will be skilled at gaining cross-functional support from internal and external teams to drive operational improvement initiatives and will be responsible for working with Music vendors to optimize the end-to-end supply chain and improve inventory availability for customers. The position requires an individual who can work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment.The Instock Manager will be an owner, solution-oriented, and able to focus on delivering results. They will bring a proven track record of connecting complex processes, and leveraging other teams and existing processes. Where processes do not exist, they will create them with an eye on scaling and simplifying.Key job responsibilitiesIn this role you will:* Work directly with top vendors to improve key operations metrics, including: confirmation rates, lead time, on-time delivery, and out of stock rates.* Engage with central teams to drive process automation and system improvements.* Develop and execute Peak and Prime Day operations plans.* Lead large scale supply chain cost-saving initiatives, identifying opportunity to extend those initiatives to the broader Amazon supply chain* Perform root-cause analysis/reporting on operational issues, and then manage the solution to those issues.* Develop Standard Operating Procedures for effective processes and knowledge transfer.* Own & drive the roadmap for Vendor Operations metrics.To ensure the Instock Manager is successful, they must be able to: * Passionately advocate for the customer and category within Amazon.* Exhibit dedication and commitment to cost-effective inventory management.* Operate at all levels—think strategically and tactically.* Integrate strong and clear analysis and business rationale into sound decision making.* Manage multiple projects simultaneously - work prioritization, planning, and task delegation. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience ...