Logistics Specialist - Data Center , Logistics Specialist DC

Amazon.com, Inc; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud infrastructure provider in the UK seeks a Logistics Specialist responsible for managing inventory, coordinating shipments, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate must possess a strong work ethic and attention to detail, with experience in logistics and inventory management. The role requires manual handling and lifting of equipment and involves a commitment to safety and operational excellence. The position may require travel up to 50% within the region.

Qualifications

• Experience as a logistics professional supporting inventory cycle counts.
• Expertise in shipments, stock control functions, and reverse logistics.
• Ability to handle manual tasks and maintain precise records.

Responsibilities

• Review Data Center inventory and inbound shipments.
• Collaborate with Logistics Manager to optimize parts flow.
• Maintain metrics dashboards and create reports for stakeholders.
• Assemble and arrange shipment of merchandise and materials.
• Schedule deliveries and pickups efficiently.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Commitment to Safety & Operational Excellence

Logistics inventory cycle counts

Reverse logistics

Job description

Overview

Logistics Specialist responsible for manual tasks including assembling, addressing, stamping, and arranging shipments; coordinating daily delivery and collection schedules to and from multiple locations; handling incoming shipments, unpacking boxes, and verifying contents; and maintaining precise records of all commodities moving in and out of company locations. Travel up to 50% to support other locations within the region (within 30 miles of London Heathrow Airport); future opportunities for international travel may arise.

Responsibilities

• Review Data Center inventory, inbound shipments, and ongoing demand to ensure proper stock levels to support build and repair activities.
• Collaborate with the Logistics Manager to optimize the flow of parts through their lifecycle; track inventory location, movement, age, and turns.
• Work closely with Data Center Operations Technicians and Data Center Engineers to fulfill parts quickly and accurately.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Hardware Engineering to purchase new parts and interface with vendors to process RMAs and receive replacements.
• Enter data and resolve questions from peer organizations.
• Maintain up-to-date metrics dashboards and create reports for internal and external suppliers and management as required.
• Assemble, address, stamp and arrange for the shipment of merchandise and materials.
• Assist in daily scheduling of deliveries and pickups to and from production locations.
• Keep precise records of all commodities moving in and out of the company.

Safety

• Logistics Specialists are expected to understand all aspects of production, adhere to strict safety standards, and maintain high levels of quality.

Physical requirements

• Manual handling and lifting of equipment may be required (weight limits in accordance with regulations).
• Handling incoming shipments, unpack boxes, and verify contents.

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and a commitment to Safety & Operational Excellence. Experience as a logistics professional supporting inventory cycle counts, shipments, maintenance, stock control functions and reverse logistics.

About AWS and team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment. You will join a diverse team and collaborate across AWS to deliver safety, security, and cost-effective services. We promote an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Why AWS? Amazon Web Services is the world\'s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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