Amazon

DESCRIPTION

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global data centers. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We are at the forefront of cutting-edge technology supply chain, managing mission-critical components that power next-generation data centers and AI/ML infrastructure.

You will join a diverse team of supply chain and strategic sourcing experts, material managers, and other vital roles. You will play a high-impact global role that directly influences the success of multi-billion-dollar programs through strategic supplier partnerships and innovative supply chain solutions. You will collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you will experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

As Global Supply Manager, you will lead the supply chain development for liquid cooling development and deployment of advanced cloud infrastructure solutions. You will ensure continuity of supply and maintain unconstrained supply on a global scale for liquid cooling category. You will also work with internal customers and business partners to understand demand signals and drive the appropriate supply strategies to deliver continuity of supply. Additionally, you will work very closely with Data Center Engineering team, collaborate with Technical Program and Product Managers and other cross functional teams, and develop and manage liquid cooling supply chain globally.

Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Join our fun, highly-motivated team of professionals who work hard, have fun, and make history. Apply now to be a part of this transformative journey!

This position is located in Austin, TX.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive global supply chain strategies to deliver high-quality liquid cooling solutions to our customers in a timely manner and at optimal costs.
• Manage end-to-end supply chain operations, including supplier on time delivery performance, supplier capacity, logistics, inventory and lead time.
• Develop procurement process and drive continuous improvements to enhance supply chain efficiency, agility, and resilience.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product managers, quality, demand planning team.
• Support liquid cooling product roadmap development, influence supplier and technology selection, and make optimal supply chain decisions that provide the most benefit to AWS.
• Proactively manage and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure uninterrupted delivery.
• Identify and implement innovative supply chain technologies and best practices to drive supply chain flexibility and resiliency to meet AWS business requirements.
• Develop analytical reports to deliver information to business partners and stakeholders that support improved decision making.
• Manage supplier performance and allocation of material to demands based on priority.
• Develop predictive analytics models for demand forecasting and capacity planning.

A day in the life

Each day you will interact with external supply base and different internal teams responsible for engineering, product development, finance, integration, and operation of these complex technology programs. You prioritize your activities to support data center product development and delivery, identify and resolve problems and blockers, and focus on the actions that are most impactful for business success.

About the team

• 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.

• Diverse Experiences*

Amazon 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.

• 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 in the cloud.

• Inclusive Team Culture*

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

• Mentorship and 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.

We are a fun team with highly motivated professionals who work hard, have fun, and make history. Our Team Mission is: Establish a resilient, innovative, and competitively advantaged supply chain that accelerates the time-to-market for liquid cooling products. Deliver high-quality liquid cooling solutions to our customers in a timely manner and at optimal costs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or relative technical field or 4 + years experience in lieu of a college degree
• 5+ years experience in global supply chain management, program management, sourcing and supplier relationship management, owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience in technology, manufacturing industry or data center procurement
• Proven track record of delivering complex, global supply chain initiatives
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Passion for driving innovation and making a meaningful impact

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Industry experience of liquid cooling technologies and the broader data center infrastructure/cooling industry.
• Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field global procurement experience.
• Demonstrated performance in prior role(s), with increasing levels of responsibility.
• A desire to grow professionally as the role’s responsibility grows rapidly with the business.
• Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer.
• Experience in program-managing complex projects with multifaceted inputs and outputs.
• End-to-end knowledge of supply chain operations and systems.
• Able to model supply chain strategies to define cost and performance impacts, trade-offs, and risks.
• Global Supply Chain experience.
• Experience creating an innovative global supply strategy for the organization resulting in a tangible benefit to the business
• Experience designing the strategy and execution road map for a supply chain
• Experience with design and vision for technology infrastructure investment, providing financial savings in an end to end supply chain
• Direct responsibility for modeling strategies for a complex supply chain that has experienced an increase in scale and complexity of demand.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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