AmazonSenior Strategic Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Vendor Services - Consumables
Amazon is hiring a Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Vendor Services - Consumables in Seattle, United States. It pays $121k-$164k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions Edi, supply chain and inventory management among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Amazon has 21,000+ other open roles on Level.
- Posted within the past week.
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Lead supply chain optimization, strategic planning, and vendor performance management for Amazon Vendor Services in consumables.
Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping Amazon's supply chain operations to deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive business growth. Apply now to be a part of our innovative and forward-thinking supply chain management team!
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
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with SQL
- MBA, or Master's degree
- 3+ years of negotiations and vendor management experience
- Experience recognizing a challenge and working with a variety of teams and data sources to diagnose the problem and recommend solutions
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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How we rate this
Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Vendor Services - Consumables at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where inventory management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where data analysis was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where strategic planning was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used Edi in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Edi. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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