Supply Chain Manager, Inbound Vendor Excellence

Amazon Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dogs At Work

Commuter benefits

Health insurance for employees and on‑

Life insurance

Job summary

Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking a results-driven Supply Chain Manager for Australian Retail to solve complex supply chain and inventory challenges. You will collaborate with major vendors to improve supply chain cooperation, maximize product availability, and reduce costs, while leveraging data for improvements.

The role emphasizes program management, cross-functional collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset, with in-office presence 5 days per week at our CBD

Qualifications

• 4+ years in supply chain, inventory management or project management.
• 3+ years of Excel experience.
• Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience.

Responsibilities

• Optimize key goals through program management to maximize product availability and reduce costs.
• Leverage data to investigate and deliver improvements in supply chain metrics.
• Identify and develop scalable solutions to operational challenges with vendors.
• Own and manage multiple projects, collaborating across teams to enhance Australia Retail supply chain/operations.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

Supply Chain Manager, Inbound Vendor Excellence

Job ID: 10558708 | Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd

Amazon is looking for a results-driven Supply Chain Manager for Australian Retail business, who will thrive at solving complex supply chain and inventory management challenges. You will build an in-depth understanding of Amazon's commercial frameworks, operational processes, and programs. Supported by this knowledge, you will collaborate with our largest vendors to enhance supply chain cooperation and improve the strategic operations setup. The goal is to maximize product availability for our customers while reducing overall costs in supply chain. This is a high-impact role that combines supply chain expertise, vendor-facing communication skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. You will influence strategy, set the standard for operational engagement methodology, and work cross-functionally with internal and external teams to deliver measurable reductions in supply chain defects for key vendors.

There are also a great range of benefits that make Amazon a great place to work, including our popular Dogs At Work program which has been proven to lower stress and boost morale and is now running successfully in our corporate offices around Australia.

Our commuter benefits scheme allows employees to save on the cost of getting to and from work while Amazon also offers subsidized health insurance for employees and their dependents on top of salary continuance (income protection), and life insurance.

Amazon has all kinds of jobs for all kinds of people, and prides itself on hiring individuals with all types of background and experiences and celebrates diversity of leadership and thought as a key component in its mission to create the most customer-centric company in the world.

This position requires full-time in-office presence 5 days per week at our CBD location.

Key job responsibilities

• Optimize key goals through effective program management, including but not limited to product availability, assisting vendors in meeting Amazon’s standards, and advocating for Supply Chain Programs to reduce costs.
• Leverage data to investigate and deliver improvements in key supply chain metrics.
• Identify and develop scalable solutions to key operational challenges, both internal and external with vendors.
• Own and manage multiple projects, collaborating across central program teams and category teams to enhance Australia Retail supply chain/operations, from development through to delivery.

A day in the life

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse supply chain data, develop improvement strategies, and nurture vendor relationships. You’ll participate in regular meetings with key stakeholders, review performance metrics, and identify opportunities for process enhancement. Your work will directly contribute to improving customer experience through better product availability.

About the team

We are a team dedicated to transforming how Amazon partners with vendors to create a more efficient, responsive supply chain. Our vision centers on building long‑term relationships with our retail partners while continuously improving operational performance across the network. We serve both our external vendor partners and internal customers, working together to solve complex supply chain challenges. We’re excited to welcome someone who shares our commitment to operational excellence and collaborative problem‑solving, and who will help us set new standards for how we engage with vendors and drive measurable improvements across the business.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience
• 3+ years of with Excel experience
• Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Knowledge of database systems and SQL

Acknowledgement of country

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.