Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Vendor Services - Consumables

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 133,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC seeks an AVS Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager to lead strategic planning, execution, and optimization of Amazon's supply chain. You will drive high-impact projects, partner with Retail, Supply Chain, and Vendors, and influence cost and waste reductions while maintaining a customer-centric focus.

You will analyze operational metrics, manage multiple complex programs, and travel quarterly to vendor sites.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statistics or other analytical techniques.
• 6+ years of supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in supply chain management, engineering, business management or other relevant field.
• Experience managing multiple projects in parallel through prioritization, planning, and task delegation.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with business partners.
• 6+ years of proven track record of successfully leading and managing complex supply chain projects, preferably in a large-scale retail or e-commerce environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data insights into actionable supply chain strategies. Microsoft Excel and SQL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver improvement opportunities around demand and production planning.
• Monitor and own Vendor KPIs such as Out of Stock rate, Total Inbound lead time, confirmation rates; present insights to Senior Leadership.
• Analyze production and delivery lead-times; optimize inputs like EDI adoption, PO confirmations, receive processes, inventory placement.
• Lead initiatives to enhance cost structure and profitability with partner teams.
• Travel quarterly to vendor sites to support ongoing partnership.

Skills

Statistics

Supply chain

Vendor management

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

Description

Are you ready to take your supply chain expertise to the next level? As an AVS Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager, you will be at the forefront of strategic planning, execution, and optimization of Amazon's supply chain operations. In this influential role, you will lead high-impact projects and collaborate cross-functionally to drive business growth and deliver an exceptional customer experience. This position will work to continuously optimize operational metrics by working directly with a top tier Selling Partner (SP) and internal partner teams. The AVS Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager serve as a key point of contact between Retail, Supply Chain, and Vendors and contribute to vendor-level operational strategy, annual negotiations, and opportunities to reduce cost and waste in the supply chain. The successful candidate must be highly organized, self-starting and possess strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. They must have proven successes in driving operational initiatives and demonstrate passion for the customer experience. They must be bold but thoughtful in their pursuit of results and thrive in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel. Strong candidates will have hands‑on operations or inventory management experience and knowledge in fundamental business principles. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to succeed in managing a large catalog selection efficiently, identifying problems/finding solutions, and building/improving processes. The ideal candidate is able to lead and influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a customer‑centric philosophy.

Key job responsibilities

• Identifying and delivering improvement opportunities around demand and production planning
• Monitoring, analyzing and owning Vendor Key Performance Indicators such as: Out of Stock rate, Total Inbound lead time, confirmation rates, including presenting insights, themes and trends to Senior Leadership team.
• Strategically analyzing production and delivery lead-times, while optimizing operational excellence inputs such as EDI adoption, PO confirmations, efficient receive processes, and inventory placement.
• Spearheading initiatives to enhance cost structure and profitability, collaborating closely with partner teams to ensure successful execution.
• Quarterly travel to vendor sites to support ongoing partnership

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of statistics or other analytical techniques
• 6+ years of supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in supply chain management, engineering, business management or other relevant field
• Experience managing multiple projects in parallel through prioritization, planning, and task delegation
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with business partners
• 6+ years of proven track record of successfully leading and managing complex supply chain projects, preferably in a large-scale retail or e‑commerce environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate data insights into actionable supply chain strategies. Microsoft Excel and SQL preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SQL
• MBA, or Master's degree
• 3+ years of negotiations and vendor management experience
• Ability to problem solve creatively by adapting frameworks or existing best practices

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Note: The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, LOS ANGELES - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

USA, CA, Los Angeles - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

USA, NY, NEW YORK - 133,300.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New York - 133,300.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually

USA, TX, AUSTIN - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

USA, VA, ARLINGTON - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

USA, WA, SEATTLE - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC