Sr. Global Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Custom Modules

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS is seeking a supply chain manager for Electromechanical/Power Supply/Thermal components to optimize allocations across multiple manufacturers and suppliers. You will forecast demand, manage inventories, and collaborate with Hardware Engineering to improve cycle times and supply continuity.

Join a team delivering high-volume, cost-efficient infrastructure for the world’s leading cloud platform. Strong analytics, supplier management, and program leadership are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in data analysis and high-volume manufacturing or sourcing.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in global supply chain management with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Forecast generation and demand planning with OEMs/ODMs.
• Allocations of AWS material from inventory hubs to suppliers.
• Requirement and Specification reviews with Hardware Engineering.
• Ocean, air, and ground transportation planning.
• Supply heatmap generation.
• End-to-end supply continuity for NPI/Sustaining programs.

Skills

Program mgmt

Supply chain

Data analysis

Manufacturing ops

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

SQL

Tableau

Job 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.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS’ Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!

We are seeking a supply chain manager for Electromechanical/Power Supply/Thermal (Powershelves/PSUs/Power Controllers/ Power Racks/Inverters/Enclosures/Chassis/Heatsinks/Fans/Cold Plates/Rack Manifolds etc.) category to deliver the best operating, lowest cost infrastructure in the world. In this role, you will plan, coordinate and manage allocations of infrastructure components across multiple manufacturers and suppliers.

In this role, you will:

• Perform forecasting, demand analysis, material/inventory management, and manage supply buffers with OEMs/ODMs
• Understand manufacturing processes to verify supply commitments and reduce cycle times
• Work with component suppliers and server manufacturers to analyze, reconcile allocation and monitor changes and cancellations
• Understand the supply chain network and work with various analytics and software development teams, driving automation
• Develop analytical tools and dashboards to track metrics, monitor SLAs, and report findings
• Produce written recommendations and insights to inform key stakeholders of supply chain health and help shape solution design

Key job responsibilities

• Supplier Forecast generation and demand / supply / material planning with OEMs/ODMs
• Allocations of AWS material from inventory hubs to suppliers
• Requirement and Specification reviews with Hardware Engineering
• Ocean, air, and ground transportation planning
• Supply heatmap generation
• Supplier management
• End-to-end supply continuity for NPI/Sustaining programs

A day in the life

Key Responsibilities / Daily Activities include:

• Material/inventory Planning with ODMs/OEMs
• Supply/Demand planning / forecasting
• Maintaining continuity of supply (COS)
• Communicating supply status, risks/mitigations to internal stakeholders and executive leadership
• Working with data and analytics (ability to view, edit, and extrapolate data in Excel or similar spreadsheet software)
• Working with suppliers/vendors, inventory warehousing teams
• Managing electromechanical component supply chain (Power Supply Units, Powershelves/racks/ controllers, Inverters, racks, frames, mechanical accessories, chassis, fans, heatsinks, rack manifolds, cold plates, enclosures, etc.)
• Capacity planning (expanding new manufacturing lines) with OEMs/ODMs

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.

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.

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.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

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 of program, project or product management, or leading product implementation experience
• 6+ years of related industry experience
• 8+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company
• Experience in program, project or product management, or leading product implementation

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
• Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners
• Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.

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