Supply Chain Manager – Manufacturing Specialist, Amazon Key
At Amazon Key, our mission is to empower our customers, both businesses and consumers, to easily manage access to their homes and workplaces. As part of the Amazon Devices and Ring team, we're inventing new devices, software, and services to solve critical access challenges for our customers.We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead 3P Contract Manufacturing (CM) operations for Amazon Key programs. This position serves as the primary point of contact for all business deliverables related to 3P contract manufacturing requirements. Responsibilities include managing hardware, software, and firmware changes in close collaboration with engineering and CM teams, owning the CM program by driving Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) cycles, and partnering with global teams to ensure timely change management and alignment on deliverables such as branding, form factor, engineering updates, and other product modifications. Additionally, the role encompasses overseeing manufacturing KPIs and ensuring seamless execution of Amazon Key programs.In this role, you'll work through various internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the full cycle manufacturing and integration of our technologies for our customers.You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional groups including Contract Manufacturers, Sales, Install Operations, Customer Service, Lab, Engineering, Global Product Experience and Marketing teams. Together, you'll drive reliable product manufacturing, deliveries and installations for our customers to facilitate great customer experiences.This is a highly collaborative role, with the feel of a startup within a larger company. You should thrive in tackling ambiguous strategic challenges, using data to inform your decisions. Proven experience in a supply chain contract manufacturing role in a similar or related industry is essential.Key job responsibilities1. Lead all aspects of 3P contract manufacturing (CM) operations, acting as the primary point of contact for CM deliverables.2. Establish and maintain strong relationships with contract manufacturers to drive production efficiency, scalability, and quality.3. Define and track performance metrics for CM partners, ensuring alignment with program goals, timelines, and budgets.4. Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges or bottlenecks, implementing corrective actions to maintain production targets.5. Act as the key liaison between contract manufacturers and internal engineering teams to facilitate seamless hardware (HW) and firmware (FW) updates.6. Conduct impact assessments for proposed changes, working with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and ensure alignment with production schedules.7. Maintain detailed documentation and approval records for all FW/HW updates in collaboration with CM and engineering teams.8. Own and oversee the Agile/Townsend system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date product lifecycle data across all stages of manufacturing.9. Train and support internal teams and CM partners in using Agile/Townsend systems effectively for program tracking and reporting.10. Develop and execute comprehensive manufacturing plans, covering all phases from prototype builds to mass production.11. Coordinate cross-functional inputs, including engineering, procurement, and operations, to ensure all deliverables are clearly defined and achievable.12. Monitor and track manufacturing progress, identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans to maintain program timelines.13. Serve as a bridge between hardware/software engineering, Product Experience (PX), Operations Program Management (OPM), Procurement, Material Program Management (MPM), and Sourcing teams.14. Ensure clear and consistent communication across teams to align manufacturing priorities with engineering and business objectives.15. Facilitate regular meetings and checkpoints to address dependencies, resolve conflicts, and drive collaboration across global teams.16. Work closely with procurement and sourcing teams to secure critical components and manage supply chain risks impacting manufacturing.17. Lead the development of manufacturing strategies for CM transitions or significant device modifications, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.18. Define transition plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies, to support seamless transitions.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree or equivalent- 3+ years of experience in general electronics/access control technologies/related industries, managing 3P Contract Manufacturing (CM).- Demonstrated experience in improving Manufacturing deliverables outcomes through CM performance management and implementation of KPIs.- Proficient in using data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Tableau, SQL etc.) to generate reports and drive data-informed decision making.- Proven track record of building and maintaining strong vendor and stakeholder relationships (both internal and external).- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and address operational and manufacturing bottlenecks.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders. ...