What are the responsibilities and job description for the AWS Program Manager Cloud Logistics, ISCAP - Var position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
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.
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Supply Chain and Procurement team is responsible for the end-to-end supply chain delivery of capacity to AWS Data Centers. AWS Infrastructure is looking for a talented, driven, and highly analytical, Program Manager with demonstrated experience driving process improvement.
Logistics analysis and program management will be the main scope of this role, working to optimize and accelerate the network with the ultimate goal to drive competitive advantage in the warehousing and transportation space to fuel the flywheel and delight our customers.
This job is ideally suited for a highly talented individual who is enthusiastic about customer obsession and has a passion for innovation and technology. Bias for action, logistics operational knowledge, think big and organization skills are a must.
You will play a key role in developing a unique position for AWS Cloud Logistics operations as the POC managing initiatives in the NALA region between AWS and the logistics providers we work with, as well as the AWS supply chain stakeholders utilizing our services.
Together with the Transportation and Warehousing teams, you will enable solutions, and challenge our service providers as well as internal customers. This will require a hands-on problem-solving mentality and a tenacity to execute solutions that will impact short term and long-term operations. You will take a helicopter view of the operations and work closely with functional teams to achieve best in class solutions.
Finally, you will be dealing with the challenges that come with continuous, rapid growth, looking to the future and implementing solutions before they are needed.
Key job responsibilities
• In conjunction with operational leaders, own and manage the operational setup for the systems, from network changes to optimization and process standardization.
• Compare locations or environmental policies of carriers or suppliers to make transportation decisions with lower environmental impact.
• Plan and implement supply chain optimization projects (e.g. warehouse-slotting, route planning)
• Develop requirements and standards for suppliers and customer
• Help foster trusting relationships with vendors and team members
• Evaluate vendor operations (e.g. logistics service providers) according to agreed quality standards
• Be the designated NALA point of contact for internal stakeholders and other transportation teams.
• Develop and maintain industry standard kpi's to track supply chain performance
• Interpret data on logistics elements, such as transport availability, utilised route to customer, reliability, supply chain management, inventory levels, supplier management - challenge the status quo.
• Confer with logistics management teams to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, or minimize cost.
• Identify opportunities for inventory reductions and Identify opportunities to improve warehouse operational efficiency
About the team
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, strategic NALA team! Cloud Logistics manages a continuously evolving portfolio of shipments through a worldwide supply chain. We deliver the right product at the right time, cost, & place ensuring our AWS Supply Chain is reliable.
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.
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.
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.
Diverse 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.
Inclusive Team Culture
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.
Mentorship & Career Growth
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.
Work/Life Balance
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
7 years of product or program management experience. 10 years of working directly with engineering teams experience. 5 years experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Global logistics or supply chain experience is desirable
- Experience using data driven process improvement tools and metrics
- Experience engaging with regulators, and representing complex requirements for import and/or export activities preferred
- 3 years in analyzing business problems using different tools
- 2 years leveraging technology to drive process improvements
- Ability to prioritize activities with changing timelines
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Salary : $133,200 - $220,200
