Logistics Specialist

Amazon; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cloud infrastructure is seeking a Logistics Specialist to manage inventory and support data center operations. Ideal candidates will have a background in logistics, experience with inventory control, and a commitment to safety and quality. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a diverse team focused on logistics and supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a logistics professional.
• Ability to lift loads of up to 15 kilos for short distances.
• Proficient with computers.

Responsibilities

• Review Data Center inventory, in-bound shipments, and ensure stock levels are maintained.
• Create plans to optimize the flow of parts.
• Maintain strict safety standards and quality.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical ability

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID: 3000709 | Amazon Data Services Israel - G59

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 Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon’s scale, speed, ability to build, invent, and simplify a resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.

We are looking for Logistics Specialist to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team Logistics Specialists reviews Data Center inventory, in-bound shipments, and ongoing demand to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained in the all locations to support build and repair activities.

If you would like to learn how to ensure overall availability and reliability of logistics need to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations, we’d like to meet you. Your work will to ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations by being a part of operating the world’s largest cloud computing infrastructure.

A valid driver's license is required for this role.

Key job responsibilities
Logistics Specialists are expected to understand all aspects of production, adhere to strict safety standards, maintain very high quality, and be willing and able to work on powered equipment (i.e forklift or cherry picker).

• Working with the Logistics Manager, they create plans to optimize the flow of parts through their lifecycle; tracking inventory location, movement, age, and turns.
• Work closely with Data Center Operations Technicians and Data Center Engineers to fulfill parts quickly and accurately
• Work with Procurement and Hardware Engineering to purchase new parts and interface directly with vendors to process RMAs and receive replacements
• Regular and ongoing communications with vendors to resolve issues and help them understand our business requirements necessitates a high-level communicator.
• Support an environment that operates 24/7

A day in the life
• Position works in-person at a site location
• Data entry and resolving questions from peer organizations
• Ensure that all billing associated with the Inventory supply chain is accurate, validated and ready for processing
• Assembling, addressing, stamping and arranging for the shipment of merchandise and materials
• Assist in daily scheduling of deliveries and pick-ups to and from production locations
• Keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of company
• Requires standing, sitting, and walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Assist in loading and unloading shipments.
• Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts
• Temperatures can vary between 60 and 90 degrees, and will occasionally exceed 90 degrees
• Must be able to lift loads of up to 49 pounds and carry them for short distances
• Continuously climb and descend stairs safely (applies to sites with stairs)
• Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance
• Push or pull heavy objects into position


About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon 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.

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.

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 and 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 2+ years experience as a logistics professional supporting inventory cycle counts, shipments, maintenance and stock control functions
- Able to read, speak and take direction in English
- Must be able to lift loads of up to 15 kilos and carry them for short distances

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Relevant Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain
- Strong self-motivation and ability to adapt
- Problem-solving and analytical ability
- Strong multi-tasking skills

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