Supply Chain Materials Manager, AWS MOTOR

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.

AWS Infrastructure is seeking a highly analytical, driven, and experienced Materials Manager to join our diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. In this role, you will lead inventory management strategies that optimize customer experience, inventory levels, and operational efficiency.
As a Materials Manager, you will be at the forefront of maintaining efficient manufacturing capacity and ensuring timely delivery of products to our customers. You'll collaborate with teams across AWS to uphold the highest standards of safety and security while working towards our goal of providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost. This role manages (contract manufacturing) vendor(s) in Mexico critical to the successful fulfillment of hardware to AWS data centers globally. The role is primarily responsible for Site Performance (output, quality, efficiency, costs), CM Partner Relationship Management. The primary performance metrics associated with this- role will be ensuring the availability of materials needed for production, optimizing inventory levels, and implementing efficient processes to support the company's operational goals. This role is based virtually out of El Paso, Texas or on-site in Florence, KY and will require frequent travel (20% - 70%) to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

Our environment is fast-paced and requires someone who delivers results and is comfortable working with tight deadlines, changing priorities, and ambiguity.

Key job responsibilities
1. Day-to-day management responsibility for high velocity assembly operations
2. Act as point of escalation for all vendor related issues
3. Manage vendor operational excellence through data driven metrics and continuous improvement activities
4. Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and overall cost structure
5. Drive complex business analysis to identify business opportunities to improve internal and external processes
6. Work cross-functionally to identify and apply best practices and continuous process improvements
7. Influence internal technical teams to drive multisystem process & system changes
8. Manage Material flow and logistics to enable manufacturing execution.
9. Set project requirements and drive results across internal and external
10. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to lower risks and reduce lead times.
11. Design and maintain scalable, reliable analytical tools, dashboards, and metrics to drive key decisions and resource prioritization
12. Influence partner processes, technologies, and policies to achieve mutual benefits for both organizations in a sustainable manner.
13. Analyze production schedules and demand forecasts, ensuring our customer requirements are met, whilst maximizing site utilization
14. Drive complex business analysis to identify business opportunities to improve internal and external processes
15. Drive material reuse opportunities, improving AWS’ overall circular supply chain

A day in the life
1. Review Production Metrics and Escalations: Begin the day by reviewing key performance indicators (KPIs) from the previous day’s high-velocity assembly operations. Identify any immediate escalations from vendors or internal teams and address them quickly to prevent production delays.
2. Cross-Functional Meeting on Supply Chain Efficiency: Attend a cross-functional meeting with stakeholders from procurement, logistics, and manufacturing to discuss ongoing supply chain initiatives. Review progress on strategic initiatives, focusing on reducing lead times and lowering overall costs.
3. Vendor Operational Excellence Review: Analyze vendor performance metrics, including delivery times, quality control, and adherence to contracts. Identify trends or issues, and use data-driven analysis to recommend performance improvements. Lead a discussion with key vendors to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
4. Business Process Analysis and Improvement: Dive deep into business analytics to identify potential areas for improving internal and external processes.
5. Team Sync on Technical Systems Changes: Collaborate with internal technical teams to discuss necessary system changes that can drive improved efficiencies in cross-functional processes.
6. Meet with a key vendor partner to discuss mutual benefits of ongoing initiatives. Discuss potential process improvements, technology upgrades, and long-term partnership strategies that will drive value for both organizations.
7. Project Management and Results Review: Check on the status of ongoing projects with internal and external teams. Ensure deliverables are on track by reviewing timelines, setting expectations, and mitigating any risks or roadblocks. Push for results in line with operational goals.
8. Production Schedule Review and Forecast Analysis: Review production schedules and demand forecasts for the upcoming weeks. Ensure that customer requirements are being met while maximizing site utilization. Make adjustments as needed to balance efficiency and flexibility in the supply chain.
9. End-of-Day Review and Continuous Improvement Planning: Reflect on the day’s activities and prepare a summary of key outcomes for the management team. Set goals for the following day, focusing on continuous improvement initiatives, particularly around lowering risks and reducing lead times.

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. 

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years Experience in program or project management
- 5+ years Experience in supply chain
- 5+ years Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- 5+ years Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
- 8+ years Experience leading process improvements
- Experience in data centers, an infrastructure service provider or similar technology company.
- Global Supply Chain Experience
- Analytical skills with a high degree of proficiency in data mining.
- Able to model supply chain strategies to define cost and performance impacts, trade-offs, and risks
- Leadership and coaching skills

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.