Transportation Specialist, Amazon Global Mile Cross Border Execution

Amazon is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transportation Specialist to assist in the resolution of stakeholder issues of daily freight movements flowing into and out of our North American fulfillment centers and our associated fulfillment network. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team in a huge growth area for Amazon.An ideal candidate has a background in transportation and excellent data driven problem resolution skills. He/she/they have the ability to pull and analyze data with ease, drive process improvements, standardize our processes and eliminate the root cause of defects within the current systems. This job will require exceptional communication skills while having the ability to work independently in a high pressure environment.Key job responsibilities- Continual, tactical communication with external customers (Carriers, Vendors/Suppliers) and internal customers (Retail, Finance, Software Support, Fulfillment Centers)- Ability to pull data from numerous databases (using Excel, Access, SQL and/or other data management systems) and to perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed- Publish performance metrics to assist with driving business results- Identify and eliminate root causes of defects in order to drive efficiency in Amazon’s transportation operations- Must be able to quickly understand the business impact of the trends and make decisions that make sense based on available data- Must be able to systematically escalate problems or variance in the information and data to the relevant owners and teams and follow through on the resolutions to ensure they are delivered- Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, while measuring and identifying activities performed- Excellent communication, both verbal and written as you will be required to create a narrative outlining your weekly findings and the variances to goals, and present these finding in a review forumA day in the lifeIn this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and resolving issues related to the daily freight movements across Amazon's fulfillment network. Your day will involve analyzing data from multiple sources, identifying trends, and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including carriers, vendors, internal teams, and fulfillment centers, to ensure smooth operations and address any concerns or challenges that arise. Additionally, you will be responsible for reporting performance metrics, escalating issues to relevant teams, and presenting your findings and recommendations in review meetings.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: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stockBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of working with computers and Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) experience- High school or equivalent diploma- Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays- Are 18 years of age or older ...

Supply Chain Manager, AGL Supply Chain

Supercharge Your Grocery Logistics: Join Amazon's AGL Supply Chain TeamAre you an experienced Supply Chain Manager with a knack for creative, data-driven problem solving ready to lead the charge in online grocery delivery? Amazon Grocery Logistics (AGL) is seeking a strategic powerhouse to own cutting-edge initiatives that fuel the growth of our thriving grocery businesses.As the AGL Distribution Center (DC) Supply Chain Manager, you will spearhead our DC capacity planning and Peak readiness, defining the optimal attributes to effectively remain instock for customers while managing DC fullness in coordination with cross-functional teams. Your responsibilities will include:• Conducting in-depth analysis on DC overstock and inventory health.• Designing efficient dock layouts to support increase DC volumes and delivery destinations.• Determining strategic opportunities to improve operational efficiency and storage capacity.• Integrating best-in-class technology to enable real-time tracking and seamless customer experiences.• Managing capacity and inventory to ensure product freshness and minimize waste.• Driving continuous improvements to customer satisfaction and service levels.This role requires a dynamic blend of analytical, technical, strategic, and operational expertise. You'll need to balance Under-the-Roof (UTR) and upstream (buying, forecasting) tradeoffs, lead business-critical workstreams, and manage our evolving network of facilities serving customers nationwide.As part of a global organization, you'll also collaborate with international partners to standardize best practices and elevate our grocery delivery prowess to new heights.If you're a Supply Chain maven ready to make your mark on the future of grocery distribution, we want to hear from you. Join the AGL team and help us redefine the customer experience, one delivery at a time.This role can be located in any of the following corporate office locations: Seattle (WA), Nashville (TN), Arlington (VA), Austin (TX), New York (NY). Key job responsibilities- Partnering with Retail, Operations, Product, Delivery and Supply Chain Execution teams to define capacity reporting, operational design, and operating/reporting models.- Building complex models to determine future capacity needs for our network, to be used to communicate clearly to partner teams and senior leadership to enable strategic CapEx decisions.- Developing tech requirements to ensure our fulfillment network can scale to address future challenges and growth.- Solve ambiguous problems and proactively identify and mitigate risks (before they become roadblocks).- Oversee gaps between teams, processes and systems, helping teams reduce exposure to classic failure modes (e.g., requirements not sufficiently understood or documented, ineffective cross-team collaboration, long-term impact(s) from third-party solutions, security not considered, insufficient stakeholder review, etc.).- Work autonomously in an ambiguous environment, seeking to understand business problems, automation limitations, scaling factors, boundary conditions and reasons behind leadership decisions.- Develop, implement, and govern KPI reporting for a portfolio of programs, providing visibility to the milestones, and performance across all projects.- Work with program managers, business leaders and executive teams to communicate and impact critical business initiatives.- Engage other Amazon business units globally to share best practices and improve end to end outcomes for Amazon customers.A day in the lifeAmazon 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:1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) PlanLearn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stockBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of supply chain experience- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field ...

Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Grocery Logistics

Amazon Grocery Logistics (AGL) Supply Chain is responsible for the online grocery delivery fulfillment strategy across the Amazon Grocery network including topology design, capacity planning, network optimization, store launch strategy and execution, and scenario-planning for physical stores and FCs. The AGL team is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to own strategic and cross-functional operational initiatives that support the growth of our Grocery business. In this role, you will use analytical, technical, program management, strategic and operations management skills to design, plan, and optimize network topology and capacity while balancing Under-the-Roof (UTR) and On-The-Road (OTR) tradeoffs. This includes leading business critical workstreams in support of key financial planning cycles and optimizing delivery coverage for an evolving network of stores that serve our customers in the US. This role is expected to accelerate progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, clearing blockers (e.g. path to green), and escalating appropriately. Key job responsibilities- Partnering with Operations, Retail and Finance partners to define, improve and optimize delivery coverage. Outputs feed directly into our business financial and strategic plans - Analyzing complex data sets and using customized tools to determine long term topology needs for our network, communicating this vision clearly to partner teams to enable strategic Real Estate and CapEx decisions- Engaging cross-functional project teams; planning, and executing complex projects across multiple organizations and stakeholders. Examples include new Store Formats that optimize selection while reducing delivery costs- Coordinating projects with tech teams to ensure our delivery network technology can scale to address future challenges and growth- Creating innovative solutions and processes to find new ways to evaluate our network, and serve our customers more efficiently- Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary; general manager / owner mentalityBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of program or project management experience- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- 3+ years of supply chain experience- Bachelor's degree- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements ...

Sr Capacity Planning Manager - Supply Chain, Amazon Logistics

Join Amazon's dynamic environment as a Senior Supply Chain Manager with a Network Capacity Background, where you will play a crucial role in shaping and optimizing various facets of our operations, concentrating on optimizing and managing the flow of goods, information, or services within the supply chain network. We have exciting opportunities across different business units, each seeking a skilled professional to lead strategic initiatives and drive process improvements, with a specific focus on network capacity and the physical flow of goods or services within the supply chain network. As a Strategic Senior Supply Chain Manager with a Network Capacity Background, you'll take end-to-end ownership of operations, emphasizing capacity planning, logistics optimization, network design, and analysis of operational efficiency.In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Product, Finance, and more. 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're 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.Key job responsibilities• Lead strategic initiatives related to network capacity within Amazon's various business units.• Concentrate on optimizing and managing the flow of goods, information, or services within the supply chain network.• Balance supply and demand, assess and improve the efficiency of distribution networks, warehouses, or 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.• 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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field- 5+ years of program or project management experience, with a focus on network capacity.- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements in network capacity processes.- Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables at minimum) and familiarity of SQL. ...

Sr. TPM, Amazon Robotics Supply Chain

Is your passion inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work affects the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you will fit right in here at Amazon Robotics (AR). We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply innovative advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we cannot even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun. Amazon Robotics (AR) seeks a talented and motivated Sr. Supply Chain Systems Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join the Robotics Supply Chain (RSC) team. The TPM will lead the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for RSC. The TPM will support the launch of new modules and system enhancements to meet the organization's growth plan with a higher degree of process automation. The TPM will collaborate with internal customers, RSC functional teams, business applications product management, application and software engineering, and infrastructure teams while navigating a fast-paced project environment. The TPM will own the planning and execution for all supply chain execution system launch deliverables across RSC. The TPM will be the single-threaded leader for RSC ERP systems, developing technical solutions that scale to growth and solve challenges. The TPM will own the technical planning and project execution in partnership with the AR system technology team for all launch deliverables across RSC.The TPM must possess the ability to build strong relationships with customers and operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This is a large-scope, high-visibility role that requires a strong executive presence. The TPM will require a solid understanding of supply chain processes, ERP technical system capabilities and associated business utilization (currently utilizing Oracle EBS), and interconnectivity to upstream and downstream applications (e.g., Agile PLM). The Sr. TPM role for Supply Chain Systems will own all aspects of the ERP system, including data integrity. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supply chain, be a domain expert able to dive deep into the supply systems, and have a strong understanding of supply chain processes.Key job responsibilities•Lead RSC technical/ system initiatives and maintain on-time delivery to program’s success criteria. Understands system limitations, scaling factors, boundary conditions, and/or the reasons for architectural decisions.•Utilize strong technical judgement to inform stakeholders of technology and business trade-offs. Has technical judgment; uses it to inform technology and business trade-offs.•Partner with both IT, RSC, internal customers to understand current and future system limitations with respect to scaling ERP systems capability. Knows how to decouple dependencies (e.g., SOA best practices), prevents duplicate efforts and collisions/outages•Prepare and facilitate business requirements documents to ensure RSC customer needs are met through system enhancement. •Partner with RSC stakeholders to analyze business requirements and translate into an architectural blueprint that outlines solutions that integrate across applications, systems and platforms to achieve business objectives. Knows how to make sure engineering teams are focused on the right solutions for the customer and organization. Understands the consequences of short-term solutions and impact on long-term architecture•Lead large scale ERP systems implementation projects to support supply chain business processes including the associated database management. Capable of holding a technical team to a high standard for both solutions and technical practices.•Able to simplify concurrent project delivery, including development and testing processes for projects that cross team boundaries. •Develop and manage business process mapping, process gap identification, and gap reconciliation. A day in the lifeAmazon 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:1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) PlanIf 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 teamThe RSC Program Management for Robotics Supply Chain works across the Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics (FTR) department to enable manufacturing scalability and adaptability to best serve the Amazon Deployment Network. Through strategic thought leadership, we evaluate supply constraints across the product portfolio to deliver solutions that optimize resource allocation and maximize customer responsiveness. Our team’s holistic and peculiar mindset allows us to develop the manufacturing leaders of tomorrow while delivering results for our customers. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- 3+ years of software development experience- 5+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules- Experience managing SAP ERP implementation program, building supply chain processes and coordinating release schedules ...

Sr. Global Commodity Manager - Passives and PCBs, Robotics Electromechanical Commodity Team

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation, with development rubs also in Seattle and Europe. Our diverse teams come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots, mechatronic systems and pack automation solutions. We design autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more. The Amazon Robotics Supply Chain and Operations organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. The Supply Chain team is seeking an experienced Sr. Global Commodity Manager for Passives and PCBs (Distributors of electronic components and direct relationship with component and PCB manufacturers) with a background in global supplier management, new supplier introduction, supplier development, and executing sourcing decisions to support new product introduction and long-term commodity strategy. The ideal candidate for this position will be self-managed and driven sourcing strategist, with experience in semiconductor industry, mapping and aligning design and technology roadmaps, experience in creating sourcing strategies, and business acumen to support engineering teams to develop latest technologies through strong vendor base, without capacity constrain, while achieving cost reduction goals. The Sr. Global Commodity Manager has an important role in ensuring their respective commodity and suppliers meet the technical and commercial specifications necessary for Robotics to satisfy its internal Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, and Hardware Engineering customers. Key job responsibilitiesThis candidate will work collaboratively with multiple business functions in a team environment and will be responsible for the following: - Managing overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, and cost and quality improvements. - Collaborating with technical operations, engineering, and program teams on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements to ensure that sourcing strategies meet the technical capabilities, cost, and business objectives. - Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for communicating forecast and capacity requirements for sustaining and new products. - Supporting the purchasing and planning teams by monitoring supplier performance and addressing supply and/or quality issues. - Aligning supplier strategies to Robotics objectives for sustaining production and new product release. - Developing a commodity and supplier technology roadmap, aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities. - Responsible for maintaining monthly supplier scorecards and conducting quarterly executive business reviews. - Periodic travel to supplier’s domestic and international manufacturing sites, approximately 25%.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field. - 5+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, and supplier management in a high volume, global sourcing and operations manufacturing environment. - 3+ years of direct experience working with a global supply base of cutting edge semiconductors and contract manufacturers. - Ability to review and understand engineering requirements for semiconductors, design documents for PCBAs and overall electro-mechanical components and parts. - Experience working closely with engineering to anticipate needs, map technology roadmaps and align with development road maps. - Experience developing, leading, and executing global supplier cost, risk, and lead time reduction strategies. - Experience with price and contract negotiation and execution with top tier semiconductor manufacturers. - Demonstrated use of technical, analytical, and management skills to lead RFQs, supplier selection, supplier capacity planning, and supplier risk identification/mitigation in NPI programs. ...

Business Analyst, AMZL Central Flow

Business Analysts are responsible for converting data into actionable business insights. They are analysis experts who leverage a variety of data platforms and analytical tools to provide timely, meaningful, and consumable information. They build deep contextual and domain knowledge. They ensure data quality and build scalable tools. They communicate findings with the most effective and influential methods.Amazon is seeking an exemplary Business Analyst with broad technical skills to develop data visualizations and build automation solutions that drive business decision making and process improvement. The ideal candidate will draw upon advanced analytical, problem solving skills, and passion for delivering business insights and analytics. We look for candidates who are excellent communicators, self-motivated, flexible, hardworking, and who like to have fun.The complexity of research and skills for a Business Analyst is well beyond basic data entry and extraction. It involves design and development of automated data pipelines, sophisticated analytical modeling and intuitive data visualization. This role will directly be responsible for maintaining front end code using Python, SQL, HTML, Java, and R, or other similar coding languages. Proficiency in the aforementioned languages is not required, but an ability to be a quick learner and gain proficiency is required for a successfully candidate. This role will have high level visibility due to the nature of the toolsets being maintained, built, and the network impact of analysis conducted. This role has great exposure to a broad scope that can really help shape the future of operational fulfillment and promotes career progression.Key job responsibilities- Provide data management processes such as accessing raw data feeds, building queries and macros, writing VBA code, organizing data and designing reports that present status-at-a-glance visualization for business performance.- Retrieving and analyzing large sets of data using Excel, SQL, and other data management systems.- Designing and implementing reporting solutions to enable stakeholders to manage the business and make effective decisions.- Taking ownership of reporting processes to ensure that each report is accurate and timely with a high degree of customer focus in resolving data discrepancies.- Building and managing related key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure, control, and benchmark reporting processes.- Monitoring existent metrics, building new metrics, and partnering with internal teams to identify process and system improvement opportunities.- Supporting cross-functional teams on the day-to-day execution of the existent program implementation.- Generating complex queries to dive deep on process issues- Innovating to improve customer experienceBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of complex Excel VBA macros writing experience- Bachelor's degree or equivalent- Experience defining requirements and using data and metrics to draw business insights- Experience with SQL or ETL ...

Supply Chain Commodity Specialist , Mechanical, Metals, Plastics and Hardware Global Supply Chain Team

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization.How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what’s to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos).If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you.Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!Prime Air is Global Commodity Manager has an important role in ensuring that their respective commodity and suppliers meet the technical and commercial specifications necessary for Robotics to satisfy its internal Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, and Hardware Engineering customers. This candidate will work with multiple business functions in a team environment.Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.Key job responsibilitiesManaging overall supplier relationships including supply chain commodity strategy, sourcing, supplier performance, capability, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, cost and quality improvements. Working with technical operations, engineering, and program teams on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements ensuring sourcing strategies meet the technical capabilities, cost, and business goals.Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for communicating forecast and capacity requirements for sustaining and new products.Guiding the purchasing and planning teams by monitoring supplier performance and addressing supply and/or quality issues.Aligning supplier strategies to Robotics goals for sustaining production and new product.Development and execution of global commodity strategies that align business requirements with supplier capabilities.Maintaining monthly supplier scorecards and conducting quarterly executive business reviews.This position is either Austin or Seattle based and will required 5 days a week in the office work schedule; this position may have up to 25% travel (domestic & international) per month in the monthly hours.A day in the lifeThe GCM will work with a cross functional team including representation from Manufacturing Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Advance Quality Engineering, Program Management, Finance and Legal.The GCM in this role will own and cultivate relationships with a broad range of suppliers focused on Hardware components (Fasteners, labels, tape, adhesives, general tools required at the FC) used in conjunction with robotic drive units and work cells to move packages efficiently within Amazon FC's. The GCM will also support ad-hoc sourcing requests on other commodities within the team (Metals, Castings & Plastic Components).Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.About the teamThe team consists of global sourcing professionals from various career and educational backgrounds including Automotive, Consumer Products, Technology and Aerospace. Educational background diversity consisting of Finance, Engineering and Supply Chain Management.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated supply chain, procurement, and/or contract management experience• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field. • Experience in supply chain, commodity, and supplier management in a high volume, global sourcing and operations manufacturing environment. • Experience working with a global supply base of high-volume hardware, metal, casting and plastic component suppliers, raw materials management and other related activities.• Review and understand engineering design documents for mechanical components. • Experience developing, leading, and executing global commodity strategies focused on supplier cost, risk, and lead time reduction strategies. • Experience with contract negotiation and execution with high volume domestic and internationally based suppliers.• Technical, analytical, and management skills to lead RFQs, supplier selection, supplier capacity planning, and supplier risk identification/mitigation in NPI programs. ...

Sr Industrial Design Engineer, R2L Design

Amazon is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented engineering project leader to work on developing, designing and delivering next generation, world-class fulfillment, delivery and transportation systems.Amazon Rural and Rapid Logistics Design team (R2L) is seeking an experienced Industrial Designer to join the Design Engineering team. Our team is supporting the rapid expansion of Rural Delivery and Sub Same Day delivery.In this role, the Design Engineer will drive process engineering, building design, and standardization across our Last Mile delivery network. This individual will be responsible for designing and optimizing the delivery and sortation network, enabling operations processes to meet safety, customer experience, quality, and cost goals. The candidate will have to scope all options ranging from scrappy to automated and provide data to support options. Responsibilities will include creating and maintaining optimal drawings of material handling equipment, work areas, and storage equipment as well as design support for future initiatives. Drawings will require a high level of detail in both plan views as well as corresponding elevation views. A successful candidate will be able to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time, and simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.Key job responsibilities1. Work with key stakeholders on the criteria for design and expansion2. Develop design and analytical models (excel, simulation etc.) to show feasibility and operational cost of design3. Ability to generate and implement design process with an aim to articulate operational and safety criteria in design development4. Review design and supporting technical documents for approvals5. Review existing designs to identify value engineering opportunities and optimization6. Ability to easily communicate, present and write technical documents/drawings7. Project manage and communicate project with all stakeholders via project management tools (BIM)8. Ability to train and articulate standards across cross functional teams.8. Ability to travel 25% of the timeBASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent industrial and operations background• 6+ years of engineering experience in industrial, logistics, distribution, fulfillment, manufacturing, architectural, robotics, production environment• Expert in AutoCAD, REVIT or any other CAD program• Dealing with ambiguity, data analysis and analytical skills• Experience in solution optimization, value engineering, best fit analysis (design and data), process development. ...

Transportation Specialist, Relay Operations Center (ROC)

Amazon’s ROC, Team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Dispatch Operations Specialist to assist in the resolution of stakeholder issues of daily freight movements flowing into and out of our North American fulfillment centers and our associated fulfillment network. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, and to have a positive impact on Amazon, our transportation partners and ultimately our customers. When network disruptions happen, you’ll be at the forefront of helping the network/transportation partners clear those issues and ensure our customers get shipments on time.An ideal candidate has a background in customer service/call center, transportation, and/or supply chain environments. Additionally, a passion for quickly providing solutions and resolution to challenges by using strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills is a must. Successful candidates will enjoy working in a fast-pace, high-volume environment with a lot of growth opportunity. They will thrive on accountability to themselves, team, carriers/drivers and work schedules! Key job responsibilities• Deliver outstanding carrier and driver experience/solutions, in a contact center environment, through researching, problem-solving, setting appropriate expectations and working within the Amazon Transportation network• Work in fast-paced environment, and adhere to schedules: start/stop, and breaks/lunches • Support workload surges and/or weather-related operations as needed to include working significant overtime during designated high-volume peaks • Use internal systems to gather data from multiple sources to support reporting on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis (AAP, Reach, Decisiv, FMC & YMS) • Work with cross-functional teams. Use analytical skills to drive data-driven decision, and effectively communicate insights to others across Transportation Operations Management (TOM), Amazon Freight Partners (AFP), and Fleet. • Provide support to field teams in driver assignment, load acceptance and driver/equipment availabilityBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of working with computers and Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) experience- High school or equivalent diploma- Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays- Are 18 years of age or older ...

Sr. Supply Chain Product Lifecycle Manager, Optical Modules

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!The Networking team is looking for a results-oriented Sr. Supply Chain Product Lifecycle Manager to own Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) activities for Optical Modules. The Sr. Supply Chain PLM will drive hardware qualification activities with engineering counterparts, develop technical product roadmaps, conduct NUDD reviews, own category SKU optimization, manage sustaining BOM configurations and lifecycle status changes, coordinate and execute last time buy and EOL plans, and partner with Sourcing, Supply Chain and engineering counterparts to ensure continuity of supply through effective lifecycle management of our portfolio of optical modules.General Work Activities: - Create and execute end-to-end product lifecycle plan for optical modules in collaboration for Sourcing, Supply Chain and Engineering counterparts- Develop and collaborate on product roadmap with engineering and sourcing counterparts- Drive qualification of second source or new revision hardware with network hardware engineering counterparts as well as networking deployment teams- Drive product portfolio qualification strategy and mitigate risks to meeting qualification timeline - Conduct New Unique Difficult Different (NUDD) review of second source components- Align new hardware feature requirements from internal network engineering teams and hardware development engineering teams- Rationalize SKU portfolio to avoid redundant SKUs while ensuring optimal multi-source coverage- Align SKU portfolio strategy with supply chain and engineering counterparts- Manage BOM configurations and lifecycle status changes- Align on ramp plan with engineering and supply chain for new products- Create and align end of life and last time buy plans for SKUs that are phasing out- Develop subject matter expertise in the category of networking hardware you manage to advise engineering, sourcing and supply chain counterparts on optimal lifecycle strategies - Influence business partners, suppliers, and executive leaders to achieve product lifecycle management goalsKey job responsibilitiesAs a Sr. Tech Supply Chain PLM, this role acts as a critical liaison and program manager to align technical qualification activities with engineering and supply chain. This role manages optical modules as a portfolio, planning and executing their introduction, qualification, launch, and end of life activities. This role interacts with suppliers, engineering, and supply chain counterparts on a daily basis and leverages technical knowledge of hardware as well as supply chain acumen to help the business flow.A day in the lifeAs a Sr. Supply Chain PLM, you will be part of a three-pillar category team (Sourcing, Supply Chain, PLM) that will own end-to-end management optical modules. You will participate in technical engineering reviews, collaborate on sourcing strategies, advise on supply chain objectives, drive qualifications across multiple engineering teams, coordinate with component and rack integrations suppliers and own program reporting to executive leaders. Your role is fundamental to optimal product management of cloud networking hardware. You will develop deep and practical knowledge of the hardware you manage as well as its application in the AWS network. In this role you will be looking at "what's next" on the technology roadmap so you can build a lifecycle strategy to support it.About the teamDiverse 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.You will join a team of highly capable and driven sourcing and supply chain managers who have experience from inside and outside the tech/networking industry. We are continually diving deeper into the supply chain and product design with our engineering and ODM partners. Although we have a ways to go, we have a heavy focus on automation and tools creation. We encourage and empower our team members be "builders", just as much as we are sourcing, supply, and product lifecycle managers. This is a great place to apply and enhance your knowledge of technology, take ownership for your space, and grow into a future leader.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules ...

Senior Supply Chain Manager, Speed Team

Join Amazon's dynamic environment as a Sr. Supply Chain Manager with a planning background, where you will play a crucial role in shaping and optimizing various facets of our operations, concentrating on optimizing and managing the flow of goods, information, or services within the supply chain network. We have exciting opportunities across different business units, each seeking a skilled professional to lead strategic initiatives and drive process improvements, with a specific focus on network capacity and the physical flow of goods or services within the supply chain network. As a strategic supply chain manager, you'll take end-to-end ownership of operations, emphasizing sales & operations planning, logistics optimization, network design, and analysis of operational efficiency.In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Product, Finance, and more. 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're 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.Key job responsibilities- Lead strategic initiatives related to network capacity within Amazon's various business units.- Concentrate on optimizing and managing the flow of goods, information, or services within the supply chain network.- Balance supply and demand, assess and improve the efficiency of distribution networks, warehouses, or 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.- 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.A day in the lifeAmazon 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: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stockBASIC 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 ...

Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Logistics

Amazon is seeking an industry proven and detail oriented Supply Chain Manager to oversee Supplier Development Engineers and support supplier sourcing for our Material Handle Equipment (MHE) Automation program. Successful candidates are natural self-starters who have prior experience in the integrated automation project life cycle, contract manufacturing, change management, and system supplier and/or technology sourcing. Our Supply Chain Manager must be agile with the ability to quickly adapt strategies, plans and solutions in response to dynamic business requirements. They also must be comfortable interfacing and driving various functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization. Open minds, customer focus, innovation empowerment, advanced technologies, team first mindset, and individual drive to enable the team to deliver the most advanced and cost effective MHE automation solutions globally. Key job responsibilities- Develop and manage relationships with our key suppliers and business partners to enable and support project execution.- Review supplier designs and proposals to ensure that scope, pricing, and schedules support Amazon business needs.- Support consistent work package sourcing processes consistent with Amazon sourcing policies.- Facilitate suppliers’ understanding of Amazon global policies, equipment design standards, budget and cost targets, service and quality expectations.- Drive suppliers’ continuous improvement and value engineering in support of program’s performance metrics: quality, delivery, capacity, cost and safety.- Monitor suppliers’ supply chain, manufacturing, human capital with respect to overall program objectives.- Administer change management program that ensures program delivered per supporting commercial agreement with focus on cost, quality, and schedule objectives.- Develop alternate sourcing strategies to optimize costs and ensure continuity of supply.- Position requires 20% travelBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of program or project management experience- 2+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- 2+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- 2+ years of supply chain experience- Bachelor's degree- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements ...

Senior Industrial Design Engineer, Last Mile Engineering

Last Mile Engineering is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented Mechanical Engineer / Industrial Designer to lead automation and material handling equipment (MHE) initiatives of developing next generation, world-class Last Mile transportation building designs. Are you an innovative leader that wants to design the next generation of world-class delivery station and logistics systems across the globe? Do you want a high level of ownership in solving complex problems? Does the challenge of designing systems/buildings that leverage ground breaking automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies and robotics appeal to you? If so, we have the job for you!We’re looking to add high-impact engineers to our team. In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to design high-quality, cost-effective solutions for our delivery stations. Your projects will be a variety of delivery station concepts and template-based design solutions that will enhance the effectiveness of Amazon's last mile network. You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. Ability to travel 40% to interact with internal and external business, operational and technical leaders.Key job responsibilities• Lead and coordinate design efforts to develop optimal automation/MHE equipment design solutions for the last mile network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.• Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors and stakeholders to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time.• Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.• Provide technical leadership for large-scale engineering projects, retrofits and building designs• Effective communication skills, ability to execute the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions to make a compelling business case with senior executives.• Ability to travel up to 40% to interact with internal and external business and technical leaders.About the teamThe AMZL Central Engineering organization, designs, pilots and deploys Automation technologies within AMZL network. The team owns the full life-cycle of the automation tech from concept to pilot to full scale deployment and continuous improvement post deployment.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (or equivalent related experience)• 7+ years Experience in Mechanical Engineering or Facility design with automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing.• 5+ years Experience with process design based on Lean Principles.• 5+ years Experience in Capital project management• 5+ years Experience with concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making.• 5+ years Experience with ownership/management of engineering design projects• 5+ years Experience using business/technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software ...

Sr. Industrial Design Engineer, NASC Engineering

NASC Engineering is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented engineering project leader to lead initiative of developing and delivering next generation, world-class sortation and transportation systems. This position will have an impact on both design and process design engineering for the NASC.If the notion of leading engineering projects amongst the world’s brightest talent to full potential excites you; if the idea of using groundbreaking technologies to develop sortation and logistics systems in the multi-national juggernaut that is Amazon has your attention, then keep reading.Are you an innovative leader that wants to design the next generation of world-class sortation centers and logistics systems across the globe? Do you want a high level of ownership in solving complex problems? Does the challenge of designing systems that leverage ground breaking automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies and robotics appeal to you? If so, we have the job for you!We’re looking to add a handful of high-impact engineers to our team. In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to design high-quality, cost-effective solutions for our sortation and distribution systems. Your projects may include green-fields, brown-fields, and retrofits, including highly automated fulfillment centers, cross-dock facilities, and transportation centers. Your projects will be a variety of template-based and designed-from-scratch along with ownership of Process Designs end to end complimenting each Design.You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. Our team works on hundreds of projects each year. You will be challenged; you will learn; you will work on high impact, high visibility projects; you will grow.Key job responsibilities• Lead and coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the sortation and transportation network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.• Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time.• Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.• Provide technical leadership for large-scale engineering projects• Effective communication skills, ability to execute the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions to make a compelling business case with senior executives.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any discipline), Operations, or a related field and at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the specialty.• Experience with automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing.• Experience with process design based on Lean Principles.• Experience in Capital project management• Experience with concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making.• Experience must involve ownership/management of engineering design projects• Experience using business/technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software ...

Data Engineer, GSF

Over the past 20 years, Amazon has reinvented on behalf of customers and has become the largest internet retailer in the world. Amazon is now reinventing the global supply chain and international e-commerce and is recruiting a senior data engineer to help make this vision a reality. In this role, you will be responsible for the development and improvement of Workforce Planning Analytics platform used for planning, reporting, and forecasting purposes as well as dataset management. You will get the unique opportunity to work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including Business Analysts, Site Leads, and other Program Management teams. The candidate will also be in charge of driving strategic initiatives to improve reporting efficiency, develop new bridging workflow tools and establish new key performance metrics where appropriate. The ideal candidate will not only raise the bar on Data engineering skills but demonstrates a strong curiosity to understand the business end-to-end and be comfortable working with ambiguity. The candidate will also have an eye for detail, be proficient/advanced in SQL/DWH/Python and invent for solving data and reporting challenges. The role requires good communication skills with other functional teams. Key job responsibilities- Design, implement and support an analytical data infrastructure using AWS technologies- Build robust and scalable data integration (ETL) pipelines using SQL, and AWS data storage technologies like Aurora, Red Shift etc.- Design and develop Analytics applications using modern scripting languages (Python, R, PHP, etc) supporting critical business functions.- Gather business and functional requirements and translate these requirements into robust, scalable, operable solutions with a flexible and adaptable data architecture.- Lead architecture design and implementation of next generation BI solution- Continually improve ongoing reporting and analysis processes, automating or simplifying self-service modeling and production support for customers.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of data engineering experience- Experience with data modeling, warehousing and building ETL pipelines ...

Technical Infrastructure Program Manager , AIS-SC

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.The ISCaP team is looking for an exceptional TIPM (Technical Infrastructure Program Management) to help us build on this mission as the volume of products, services, and locations continues to grow. The ideal candidate is one who thrives in ambiguity, is very customer obsessed, focused on operational excellence and is willing to take high degree of ownership for their program vision and execution of ideas. The ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, make data driven decisions, and apply good judgement to manage escalations, competing priorities, and deliverables is essential to this role. Successful candidates will be able to balance think big with realities of delivering on customer promises today. They will also have excellent analytical and creative thinking skills, and the ability to break down complex problems with no clear answers (and at times, conflicting data) into simple, innovative solutions and/or clear, measurable implementation plans. Key job responsibilities- Set up, lead and continuously improve the Supply and Operational Execution (S&OE) meetings with the service teams.- Understand the technical requirements of our partners and work closely with the internal development teams to guide the direction of supply chain activities.- Develop new analytical models for supply chain solutions.- Execute strategic business objectives while working with key internal stakeholders to improve the supply chain with the latest internal and external information.- Prepare and give detailed data-driven business reviews to senior management, focused on improving forecasting accuracy and associated impacts.- You will be a positive influencer across diverse teams, be able to effectively rally support for your initiatives, and be able to help deeply technical teams create simple solutions to meet your program goals.- Keys to success in this role include exceptional analytics, judgment, and communication skills.About the teamAbout AWSDiverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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 AWS?Amazon 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.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 & 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.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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience- Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, hardware, software)- Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds ...

Sr. Transportation Manager

Our Senior Transportation Managers play a crucial role in exceeding expectations and providing a superb customer experience; critical to Amazon’s success, which is built on a foundation of customer obsession, and innovation. This position is a multi-faceted role requiring the ability to balance strategy and execution. The Senior Transportation Manager is responsible for all aspects of the operations of the TOM teams within a specific node and may include responsibilities for stand-alone sites as well. You will lead a dynamic team of Operations and Area Managers to achieve operational excellence through coaching and mentoring the team; driving employee engagement, and building leadership bench strength within the TOM organization. Multiple roles are expected across the network with flexibility for location based on candidates current location and relocation preferences.Strategic Responsibilities & Deliverables:• Owns and delivers the operational budget for functional area, including safety, productivity, financial and labor planning, and operational goals for TOM• Responsible for providing strategic level/long-term planning (3, 6, and 12 months out) including labor planning, forecasting, and peak season planning• Drives continuous improvement projects to optimize operations and improve productivity to meet and exceed business objectives; works on strategic projects that have total building and network-wide impact. Effectively leverages the Operations and Area Managers to solicit ideas and understand problems and challenges in the building.• Networks with other leaders across the network to solicit and share process improvements and drive efficiencies and cost savings.• Establishes objectives and metrics for safety, quality, productivity, and customer experience• Sets clear goals and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds leaders accountable• Mentors and develops leaders and staff• Participates in recruiting to identify and evaluate associates and internal/external candidates for promotion and hire.• Works closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Safety, IT and other leaders) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiativesBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- A completed Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field from an accredited university- 5+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production, distribution, or logistics environment- Experience with performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean methodologies- Experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and terminations- Candidates must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays ...

Technical Infrastructure Program Manager, AIS-SC

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.The ISCaP team is looking for an exceptional TIPM (Technical Infrastructure Program Manager) to help us build on this mission as the volume of products, services, and locations continues to grow. The ideal candidate is one who thrives in ambiguity, is very customer obsessed, focused on operational excellence and is willing to take high degree of ownership for their program vision and execution of ideas. The ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, make data driven decisions, and apply good judgement to manage escalations, competing priorities, and deliverables is essential to this role. Successful candidates will be able to balance think big with realities of delivering on customer promises today. They will also have excellent analytical and creative thinking skills, and the ability to break down complex problems with no clear answers (and at times, conflicting data) into simple, innovative solutions and/or clear, measurable implementation plans. Key job responsibilities- Set up, lead and continuously improve the Supply and Operational Execution (S&OE) meetings with the service teams.- Understand the technical requirements of our partners and work closely with the internal development teams to guide the direction of supply chain activities.- Develop new analytical models for supply chain solutions.- Execute strategic business objectives while working with key internal stakeholders to improve the supply chain with the latest internal and external information.- Prepare and give detailed data-driven business reviews to senior management, focused on improving forecasting accuracy and associated impacts.- You will be a positive influencer across diverse teams, be able to effectively rally support for your initiatives, and be able to help deeply technical teams create simple solutions to meet your program goals.- Keys to success in this role include exceptional analytics, judgment, and communication skills.About the teamAbout AWSDiverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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 AWS?Amazon 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.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 & 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.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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, math, supply chain or other related quantitative discipline ...

Sr. Site Technical Manager, Device Postponement Operations (DPO)

The Senior Site Technical Manager (STM) is responsible for development, qualification, and validation of assembly, test, and pack out processes for Amazon’s Devices Products in a multi-product, automation-focused factory. STM activities include resolving technical issues, modeling overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and cost improvements, driving process and yield improvements, applying lean methodology, supporting site acceptance testing (SAT), and DFx (Design for Automation, Manufacturing, Cost). The STM will work closely with Amazon’s contract manufacturer and Amazon’s product design and automation engineers.Key job responsibilitiesAs Senior STM, you will:* own resolution of technical issues for multiple products in a fast-paced, automation-focused factory;* work quickly and collaboratively with colleagues and suppliers to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve automation, material, process, and procedure issues.* drive continuous improvements to manufacturing and automation processes;* identify and design required assembly & test fixtures for new and existing products;* work with others on new product design-for-automation and create standard operating procedures and processes;* help to identify and drive quality improvement and cost reduction goals.A day in the lifeThe STM will be actively engaged in managing the factory and its processes, on the floor working with suppliers and operators, monitoring the performance of automated equipment and manual packout lines, and identifying ideas for continuous improvement. As new programs are introduced to the site, the STM will play a key role in identifying the manufacturing processes to aid in scoping work and cost. And as issues arise, the STM will be the key leader to bring together all the technical resources needed to quickly diagnose, triage, contain, fix, and restore services to enable the site to meet its on-time delivery goals.About the teamDevice Postponement Operations (DPO) is Amazon Lab126’s team responsible for in-region postponement, customization, and pack-out of Amazon’s innovative devices. We finalize the assembly of devices using automated assembly and pack-out lines so that Amazon can customize products to meet just-in-time demand. We enable Amazon to deliver very quickly to our customers the right configuration of a product at low cost and high quality.Amazon’s Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Lab126 have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire TV, the Echo Family of products, and Astro. We deliver delightfully unique Amazon experiences, giving customers instant access to everything, digital, or physical.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures- * Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent;- * Experience as on-site technical lead for high-volume manufacturing and complex packout, leading issue resolution, and overseeing routine automation machine maintenance & monitoring;- * Demonstrated experience with cycle time waterfall and line balancing, SOP generation, personnel training;- * Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures while launching programs in a phase-gate release (e.g. xVT, Ramp) and acceptance-test process (FAT, SAT);- * Demonstrated knowledge and experience with quality concepts, tools, and methods such as 8D, DOE, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Measurement Systems Analysis, fishbone diagrams, 5Whys, etc.;- * Basic DG&T and DFx (Manufacturing, Automation, Cost);- * Data management and analysis using Matlab, JMP, Minitab; Yield reporting with Pareto, Cp/Cpk, GR&R;- * Experience with basic metrology equipment such as OMM, caliper, height-gage;- * Manufacturing knowledge and relevant work experience in Supplier Quality, Product Quality, or Product Reliability;- * Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) including programming and interfacing with shop floor control systems;- * Understanding of general safety requirements such as NFPA, UL, CE, and general machine safety (machine guards, LOTO, etc);- * Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways;- * Demonstrated ability to gain deep understanding of the business and end user needs quickly;- * 10+ years’ experience in operations, working with and managing OEM/CM suppliers, throughout the product life cycle from Concept to EOL with minimum 5 years experience as STM. ...