Sr Strategic Supply Chain Manager, Canada Softlines, Canada Retail Softlines

Amazon is hiring a Sr Strategic Supply Chain Manager, Canada Softlines, Canada Retail Softlines in Toronto, Canada. It pays CAD 82k-CAD 138k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Tools and skills the posting cites include Excel, SQL and supply chain management.
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Lead supply chain operations, strategic initiatives, and vendor optimizations for Canada Softlines.

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As a Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager for Canada Softlines, 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 on strategic supply chain initiatives for Softlines. The Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager (SSCM) serves as a key point of contact between Retail, internal supply chain partner teams, and Vendors. The SSCM contributes to cross-category operational strategy, supports Vendor negotiations, and drives opportunities to reduce cost and waste in the supply chain.

A 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 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 end-to-end supply chain strategy or inventory management experience as well as knowledge in fundamental business principles and knowledge of ecommerce and retail. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to succeed in efficiently managing a large catalog selection, 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
- Identify and deliver end-to-end supply chain improvement opportunities across large cohorts of vendors
- Monitor, analyze, and own category Key Performance Indicators such as: out of stock, lead - time, and confirmation rates; present insights, themes and trends to Senior Leadership team
- Strategically analyze production and delivery lead-times, while optimizing operational excellence inputs such as EDI adoption, PO confirmations, efficient receive processes, and inventory placement
- Own initiatives to enhance cost structure and profitability, collaborating closely with partner teams to ensure successful execution
- Lead doc-writing for business reviews and cross-category Softlines supply chain initiatives
- Become the subject matter expert in a subset of supply chain programs and initiatives that impact not just your category, but all of Softlines
- Develop trust with retail vendors and collaborate on initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and costs in order to drive a delightful experience for Amazon customers

Basic qualifications

- Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years of professional or military experience
- 6+ years of with Excel experience
- Experience working with complex data sets
- Experience communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience working in e-commerce / retail / supply chain / financial services business

Preferred qualifications

- Experience leading process improvement, systems development, and project management
- Experience with SQL
- MBA, or Master's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field
- Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing operations environment
- Experience managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously and driving goals to completion
- Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices

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. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

CAN, ON, Toronto - 82,400.00 - 137,600.00 CAD annually

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Sr Strategic Supply Chain Manager, Canada Softlines, Canada Retail Softlines 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.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Sr Strategic Supply Chain Manager, Canada Softlines, Canada Retail Softlines is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is CAD 82k-CAD 138k a year.
The role is based in CA, ON, Toronto.
The job was posted on October 6, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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