Supply Chain Manager

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain or related fields
- 10+ years of experience in Supply chain management/Vendor management
- Experience in data centers products mfg. or infrastructure service provider, or manufacturing
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and effectively manage multiple projects at the same time

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 looking for a talented, driven, and highly analytical, Supply Chain Manager with demonstrated experience driving process improvement.
This role manages (contract manufacturing) vendor(s) 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 are target daily / weekly output, SLA adherence as an input to AIS Capacity Delivery Reliability (CDR), First Pass Yield and on-time NPI readiness for all rack types enabled within the region. This role will be also responsible for ensuring the availability of materials needed for production, optimizing inventory levels, and implementing efficient processes to support the company's operational goals. Responsible for tracking and mitigating risks related to material planning Secondary metrics include staffed site capacity utilization, Clear-To-Build, server bone-pile, and Racks-in-Transit (RIT).
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
7. Influence internal technical teams to drive multisystem process & system changes
8. Provide scalable solutions for continued scale product and service offerings
9. Set project requirements and drive results across internal and external
10. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to lower risks and reduce lead times.
11. Influence partner processes, technologies, and policies to achieve mutual benefits for both organizations in a sustainable manner.
12. Analyze production schedules and demand forecasts, ensuring our customer requirements are met, whilst maximizing site utilization
13. Drive complex business analysis to identify business opportunities to improve internal and external processes
14. Drive material reuse opportunities, improving AWS’ overall circular supply chain
15. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for material management processes and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
16. Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings initiatives within the material management function.
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 An