Supply Chain Automation Leader - AI Programs

Amazon UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon UAE in Dubai is seeking a Supply Chain Automation Leader for AI programs to shape and drive automation across AMET operations. You will partner with engineering and business teams to deploy scalable AI-enabled solutions on AWS, aiming to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer outcomes.

The role requires strong program management, cloud expertise, and hands-on experience with automation in complex supply chains. A master’s preferred, and Lean/SCOT knowledge is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years in supply chain operations with automation exposure.
• Proven track record leading complex automation projects with AI/cloud elements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive automation and AI strategy aligned with AMET supply chain priorities.
• Lead automation and AI initiatives through structured sprint mechanisms.
• Define measurable targets for time savings, cost reductions, and operational improvements.
• Manage full lifecycle of technical programs from ideation to deployment and post-launch support.
• Build scalable automation solutions reusable across markets and processes.

Skills

Program Management

Automation

AI/ML

Cloud computing

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Related

Tools

AWS

EC2

S3

Lambda

SageMaker

Comprehend

Rekognition

QuickSight

SCOT

Lean

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Supply Chain Automation Leader - AI Programs

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain

Function: Program Management

Experience: Minimum 7 years in supply chain operations with strong automation, engineering, and technical program management experience

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Supply Chain Automation Leader - AI Programs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Logistics and Supply Chain opportunity focused on automation, artificial intelligence, AWS technologies, SCOT systems, and large-scale operational transformation. Amazon is hiring an experienced technical program leader to develop automation strategy, lead complex AI and cloud initiatives, improve supply chain efficiency, reduce operating costs, and build scalable capabilities across AMET operations.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain

Function: Program Management

Salary: 40000-60000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Supply Chain Automation Leader will shape and execute automation and AI programs across Amazon 's AMET supply chain network. The role combines supply chain expertise, cloud technology, software engineering collaboration, technical program management, and organizational capability building. The position is responsible for identifying high-value automation opportunities across planning, warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment, then converting them into scalable technical solutions using AWS, SCOT, analytics, AI, and machine learning technologies. The leader will manage the full lifecycle of complex technical programs while also developing internal automation capability among senior supply chain leaders and specialists. Success will depend on delivering measurable savings in time and cost while improving operational reliability, scalability, and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive automation and AI strategy aligned with AMET supply chain priorities.
• Identify operational areas where automation can reduce manual work, improve productivity, lower costs, or improve customer outcomes.
• Build and maintain an annual roadmap covering complex supply chain automation and AI initiatives.
• Prioritize projects according to business impact, technical feasibility, scalability, and expected savings.
• Lead automation and AI initiatives through structured sprint mechanisms.
• Define measurable targets for time savings, cost reductions, operational improvements, and program adoption.
• Manage the full lifecycle of technical programs from ideation and requirements gathering through development, deployment, and post-launch support.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, quality, dependencies, and risks.
• Work directly with engineering teams to define technical requirements and delivery plans.
• Translate supply chain problems into functional requirements and technical specifications.
• Evaluate AWS technologies and determine appropriate services for individual automation use cases.
• Use AWS services such as Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, AWS Lambda, and related cloud technologies where appropriate.
• Evaluate AI and machine learning services including Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Comprehend, and Amazon Rekognition.
• Work with engineering and business teams to integrate automation solutions into existing supply chain systems and workflows.
• Apply AFT and SCOT knowledge to improve planning, fulfillment, and operational automation.
• Build scalable solutions that can be reused across markets, functions, and supply chain processes.
• Maintain program dashboards covering delivery status, savings, risks, milestones, and critical priorities.
• Track P0 issues and ensure high-priority program risks receive timely attention.
• Produce structured monthly program updates for senior leadership.
• Define KPIs and SLAs that measure performance across automation programs and large-scale business processes.
• Use performance data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement after implementation.
• Coordinate release schedules across technical and non-technical teams.
• Manage programs across multiple cross-functional organizations and maintain alignment between stakeholders.
• Build sustainable processes that support repeated automation delivery rather than one-off solutions.
• Mentor senior supply chain leaders and specialists in automation, AI, AWS, and SCOT capabilities.
• Expand internal knowledge so the program can scale beyond the central automation team.
• Partner with external vendors and automation suppliers where specialist products or services are required.
• Manage vendor relationships, delivery expectations, technical quality, and contractual commitments.
• Support negotiations with suppliers providing automation technology or AWS-related integrations.
• Apply Lean principles and structured improvement methodologies to automation opportunities.
• Use data analytics and visualization tools to evaluate operational performance and program results.
• Leverage Amazon QuickSight or similar tools to create transparent reporting for stakeholders.
• Communicate technical concepts, project status, business outcomes, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, or a related discipline. At least seven years of supply chain operations experience is required, with substantial exposure to automation and technology-enabled transformation. Candidates should have a proven record of leading complex automation projects and a strong understanding of supply chain processes including planning, warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment. At least five years of technical product or program management experience is expected, together with significant experience working directly with engineering teams. The role also requires at least three years of software development experience and strong familiarity with technical program management practices involving software engineering organizations. Practical experience with AWS cloud services such as EC2, S3, and Lambda is important. Candidates should be comfortable managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, critical paths, release coordination, and quality across large technical programs. A master 's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred. Experience with Amazon supply chain systems, AFT, SCOT, Lean methodologies, data analytics, Amazon QuickSight, and AWS AI or machine learning services is highly valuable. AWS professional certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Machine Learning credentials, would provide additional value.

Skills Set

• Program Management
• Supply chain automation
• Artificial intelligence
• Machine learning
• Generative AI
• AWS
• Amazon Web Services
• Amazon EC2
• Amazon S3
• AWS Lambda
• Amazon SageMaker
• Amazon Comprehend
• Amazon Rekognition
• Amazon QuickSight
• SCOT
• AFT
• Technical program management
• Software development
• Automation strategy
• Supply chain planning
• Warehouse automation
• Transportation automation
• Fulfillment systems
• Cloud computing
• AI-ML services
• Technical requirements
• Solution design
• Systems integration
• Project lifecycle management
• Sprint management
• Release management
• Program roadmap
• KPI management
• SLA management
• Program dashboards
• P0 management
• Process improvement
• Lean methodologies
• Cost optimization
• Operational efficiency
• Data analytics
• Data visualization
• Stakeholder management
• Engineering collaboration
• Vendor management
• Contract negotiation
• Risk management
• Budget management
• Critical path management
• Senior leadership reporting
• Cross-functional program delivery
• Continuous improvement

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to influence how automation and artificial intelligence are used across a large and complex Logistics and Supply Chain network. The position sits at the intersection of supply chain strategy, engineering, cloud technology, AI, software development, and operational transformation. The scale of the role provides exposure to AWS technologies, SCOT systems, machine learning, automation architecture, senior leadership decision-making, and multi-market supply chain operations. Successful programs can deliver significant productivity gains, cost savings, and improvements in customer experience. For an experienced technical and supply chain leader, the position offers a strong platform for progression into senior automation, technical program management, supply chain technology, operations transformation, or regional technology leadership roles.

About the Company

Amazon is a global technology, e-commerce, cloud computing, and logistics company operating extensive fulfillment, transportation, and supply chain networks. Its operations teams use software, automation, artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and advanced analytics to improve planning, efficiency, scalability, and customer experience across complex regional and global operations.