Vendor Flex Cluster Manager, Vendor Flex MEU (m / w / d)

Amazon External Fulfillment Germany GmbH; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Cluster Manager to lead Vendor Flex operations in Germany. This dynamic role involves managing a team of Process Assistants, ensuring health and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders, providing insights into Amazon's innovative supply chain operations. With opportunities for professional growth and a motivating work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation!

Leistungen

International team collaboration

Professional growth opportunities

Partial remote work flexibility

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification required.
• Fluent in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coach a diverse team of Process Assistants in a fast-paced environment.
• Conduct audits and process change activities using Lean-6 Sigma methods.
• Collaborate on multiple international projects to improve client service.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SQL

Jobbeschreibung

Über uns

At Amazon, we strive to be the most customer-centric company in the world. To achieve this, we work every day on tomorrow's issues and are constantly innovating. We need talented people who are passionate about operations, using their strong analytical, communication, and long-term thinking skills to drive change, build an organization, and lead our teams in the supply chain industry.

We are looking for a Cluster Manager in the DE Southern Cluster (Stuttgart-Munich area) to play a key role in leading Vendor Flex operations in Germany. You will manage a team of Vendor Flex Process Assistants at our vendors' sites across the cluster. As a Cluster Manager, you will own the performance and development of the Vendor Flex program for your cluster and lead continuous improvement activities in Germany and across Europe. The role involves representing Amazon to our vendors and logistics providers, visiting sites regularly, and managing interactions with all Amazon internal stakeholders: WHS, HR, Transportation, S&OP, Finance, Retail, and others. The position is primarily a Monday to Friday day shift role, with some flexibility required as per business needs.

The benefits we offer include:

• The opportunity to join an international team, with potential for partial remote work.
• A dynamic, motivating work environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth.
• Collaboration with stakeholders from various departments such as Finance, Retail, and Supply Chain, providing unique insights into Amazon's operations.

Key job responsibilities

1. Maintain health and safety standards at all sites and promote a positive health and safety culture.
2. Lead and coach a diverse team of Process Assistants at vendor sites in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, adapting to ambiguity and frequent changes.
3. Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with vendors and 3PL service providers.
4. Conduct audits and process change activities using Lean-6 Sigma methods (Gemba Walk, Kaizen, etc.).
5. Analyze complex issues in-depth and lead improvement initiatives to eliminate errors and enhance financial metrics.
6. Collaborate on multiple international projects, aligning with teams in other countries to improve client service and explore new opportunities.
7. Travel within Germany up to 50% for site visits and supplier meetings, mainly within the responsible cluster. The position is based flexibly in central/southern Germany (Nürnberg, Hof).

About the team

Vendor Flex is an innovative Amazon program that accelerates the supply chain with major vendors, reducing costs and carbon footprint. It involves implementing Amazon Fulfillment technology directly at vendors' warehouses to prepare customer orders for next-day delivery, increasing responsiveness and efficiency.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification
• Fluent in English and German
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience managing remote teams in a dynamic environment
• Experience with analytical tools such as data warehouse tables, SQL, or Visual Basic
• Ability to work with various internal and external partners and make decisions based on accurate analysis
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities in ambiguous environments

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