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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.

ISCaP's Power & Cooling (PAC) team is seeking a results-oriented individual with strong business judgement skills and experience working with internal and external stakeholders to own material planning and open order management for Data Center Power & Cooling Equipment. Our Material Planning Managers are high-energy self-starters that are excited to work across different functions to deliver power and cooling equipment to our data centers globally.

As a member of the Power and Cooling Supply Chain Management Team, you will manage the Americas materials and orders supporting AWS Data Center build projects. This role's primary responsibility is to maintain unconstrained supply on a global scale for the responsible regions and work with our internal customers and business partners to audit and track inventory status and materials from Purchase Order Placed to delivery and drive the appropriate supply strategies to deliver continuity of supply.

This position is located in Seattle, WA, Arlington, VA or Austin, TX.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage team of Materials Managers for E2E planning and delivery of power and cooling equipment to data centers.

• Manages the end-to-end planning process for delivering power and cooling equipment by driving the S&OP process, including demand planning, supply planning, consensus, and facilitates S&OP meetings with cross functional partners

• Serves as S&OP SME for supply chain planning

• Manage, analyze and reconcile purchase orders internally and externally

• Work with Suppliers, Global Supply Managers, Sourcing Managers and internal customers to coordinate purchase order changes as well as coordination for delivery. Manage supplier performance as it relates to on time equipment delivery

• Manage supplier lead times and drive them to meet AWS business requirements

• Develop analytical reports to deliver information to business partners and stakeholders that support improved decision making and on time deliveries. This includes developing the mechanisms to identify upstream blockers to Purchase order communication to suppliers.

• Present the performance and metrics associated with on time delivery, manufacturing and shipping lead times for all categories and regions managed.

• Customer support for internal customers on questions related to open orders is Key

• Manage and troubleshoot escalations related to damaged deliveries, missing deliveries or quality issues on equipment requiring immediate replacement or field support.

• Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals

• Manage supply buffers and allocation to shorten lead times and build resiliency into the supply chain without driving excess

• Drive supplier improvement initiatives to continually lower risk and reduce lead times

• Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations

A day in the life

As a manager in the team, the successful candidate will embody the following:

· Communicate ideas concisely to a wide variety of stakeholders for purposes ranging from informative to need for approvals from executives.

· Embody a true pioneering spirit, willing to “get your hands dirty” in a start-up environment while simultaneously developing processes, automation, and delivering results

· Clearly define data requirements and metrics, working with teams to implement the entire data flow from capture to presentation and management

· High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously

· Keen on developing and training people to improve skills and capabilities for sustainable and continuous improvement.

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

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.

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 & 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.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain or related fields

• 6+ years of experience in supply chain management, order management, material planning and/or supply planning role

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, order management, material planning and/or supply planning role

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or Operations preferred

• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain (Forecasting, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Materials Management, Master Planning, Scheduling, Lifecycle management)

• Strong Working knowledge of S&OE and S&OP with implementation experience

• Tools and Advanced Planning Systems Software

• APICS and/or IBF certification (preferred)

• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience in data centers, an infrastructure service provider or similar technology company

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience managing a team of direct reports.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $146,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $242,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.