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Transportation Manager - APAC

Amazon is hiring a Transportation Manager - APAC in Singapore, Singapore. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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  • Tools and skills the posting cites include vendor management, transportation management and logistics.
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Manage transportation operations, vendor relationships, and process automation enhancements across APAC for AWS infrastructure.

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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.

The AWS APAC transportation team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transportation Manager with a background in transport operations and and logistics to manage the day-to-day operations for one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. This is an exciting opportunity to join an agile and driven team while ensuring the highest standards of services and safety compliance.

An ideal candidate has a background in transportation operations, with excellent data-driven problem resolution skills. They should have experience in vendor management and process design and improvement projects. The role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Key job responsibilities
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
• Act as point of escalation for transportation vendor related issues
• Manage vendor operational excellence through data driven metrics
• Implement and execute transportation strategies that support short and long term goals

AUTOMATION ENHANCEMENT
• Influence internal technical teams to drive multi-system process changes
• Provide scalable solutions for continued growth
• Set project requirements and drive agendas across internal and external teams

A day in the life
In this role you will:
• Lead daily tactical communication with external vendors (Logistics Service Providers) and internal customers on operational and safety matters
• Work with multiple stakeholder teams to develop and implement new best practices
• Drive continuous improvement in the operational environment internally and externally
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations across transportation operations

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.

Basic qualifications

- 4+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
- Knowledge of supply chain management concepts - forecasting, planning, sourcing, optimization and logistics or equivalent

Preferred qualifications

- Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies
- Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
- Experience developing tools, reports, process maps, scorecards, and data visualizations that improve upon those currently employed for understanding the business and making decisions

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.

How we rate this

Transportation Manager - APAC 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.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Vendor ManagementTransportation ManagementLogisticsProcess ImprovementSupply Chain

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  1. Tell me about a project where vendor management was part of your work. What did you do?
  2. Tell me about a project where transportation management was part of your work. What did you do?
  3. Tell me about a project where logistics was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. Tell me about a project where process improvement was part of your work. What did you do?
  5. Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?

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