Vendor Flex Cluster Manager, Vendor Flex MEU (m / w / d) - Amazon External Fulfillment Germany GmbH

Amazon External Fulfillment Germany GmbH; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative company is seeking a Cluster Manager to lead Vendor Flex operations in the Stuttgart-Munich area. This role involves managing a team of Process Assistants, ensuring health and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, conduct site visits, and implement Amazon Fulfillment technology at vendor warehouses. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and partial remote work. If you are passionate about operations and have strong analytical and leadership skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Leistungen

International team collaboration

Professional growth opportunities

Partial remote work flexibility

Dynamic work environment

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification required.
• Proficiency in English and German essential.
• Experience managing remote teams preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coach a diverse team of Process Assistants at vendor sites.
• Conduct audit and process change activities using Lean-6 Sigma methods.
• Collaborate on international projects to improve client service.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Long-term Thinking

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project)

SQL

Visual Basic

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 based 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. You will represent Amazon to our vendors and logistics providers, visiting sites regularly, and will manage interactions with all Amazon internal stakeholders: WHS, HR, Transportation, S&OP, Finance, Retail, and others. The role is primarily a Monday to Friday day shift, with some flexibility required as per business needs.

The benefits we offer include:

• The opportunity to join an international team, with the possibility of partial remote work.
• A dynamic, motivating work environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth.
• Work closely 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, promoting a positive safety culture.
2. Lead and coach a diverse team of Process Assistants at vendor sites in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, adapting to changing priorities.
3. Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with vendors and 3PL service providers.
4. Conduct audit and process change activities using Lean-6 Sigma methods (Gemba Walk, Kaizen, etc.).
5. Analyze complex issues and lead improvement initiatives to eliminate errors and enhance financial metrics.
6. Collaborate on 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 cluster.

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, enabling next-day delivery and increasing responsiveness by avoiding traditional fulfillment centers. Each Vendor Flex site operates independently, managing all logistics from receiving stock to shipping orders and inventory management.

Basic qualifications

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

Preferred qualifications

• Experience managing remote teams in dynamic environments
• Experience with analytical tools such as data warehouses, SQL, or Visual Basic
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners and make data-driven decisions
• Ability to prioritize conflicting tasks in ambiguous environments

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