Transportation Manager APAC

Amazon Asia-Pacific Resources Private Limited (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider is seeking a skilled Transportation Manager in Singapore to oversee day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment. The role involves managing vendors and implementing strategies for operational excellence while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. We seek candidates with strong data-driven problem-solving skills and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position offers a dynamic and inclusive work culture where curiosity and innovation are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of program, project, or product management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of supply chain management concepts required.
• Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor operational excellence through data-driven metrics.
• Act as point of escalation for transportation vendor related issues.
• Provide scalable solutions for continued growth.

Skills

Data-driven problem resolution

Vendor management

Process design and improvement

Exceptional communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field

Job description

DESCRIPTION

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The AWS APAC transportation team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transportation Manager with a background in transport operations and and logistics to manage the day-to-day operations for one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. This is an exciting opportunity to join an agile and driven team while ensuring the highest standards of services and safety compliance.

An ideal candidate has a background in transportation operations, with excellent data-driven problem resolution skills. They should have experience in vendor management and process design and improvement projects. The role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• VENDOR MANAGEMENT
• Act as point of escalation for transportation vendor related issues
• Manage vendor operational excellence through data driven metrics
• Implement and execute transportation strategies that support short and long term goals

• AUTOMATION ENHANCEMENT
• Influence internal technical teams to drive multi-system process changes
• Provide scalable solutions for continued growth
• Set project requirements and drive agendas across internal and external teams

A day in the life

• In this role you will: Daily tactical communication with external vendors (Logistics Service Providers) and internal customers on operational and safety matters
• Work with multiple stakeholder teams to develop and implement new best practices
• Drive continuous improvement in the operational environment internally and externally
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations across transportation operations

ABOUT THE TEAM

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

WHY AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
• Knowledge of supply chain management concepts - forecasting, planning, sourcing, optimization and logistics or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process experience
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies

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