Supply Chain Manager
Amazon
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Coalville, England
Contract type: Full time
Description
Amazon’s Carrier Sourcing Specialists play a central role in our global business. They keep our complex, international supply chains working seamlessly and efficiently. You will work closely with multiple stakeholders across Amazon, from Operational teams who are fulfilling customer orders to Retail teams and everything in between. You’ll help us optimise our supply chains to make our customer experience even better and our business more energy and cost efficient.
Key job responsibilities
Continuous Improvement Management with carriers
Partner with teams to advise on and manage operational challenges
Support the planning and organisation of complex projects
Prepare and participate recurrent Ops calls, business reviews, QBRs, Customer Service workshops (to support the improvement plans)
Develop relationships with Line Haul providers that facilitate communication and visibility across Amazon’s line haul network
A day in the life
Being a Carrier Sourcing Specialist for Amazon involves lots of problem solving. You’ll work with a number of teams to navigate challenges as and when situations impact our network. You’ll spend time resolving temporary issues and looking at the bigger picture to drive Amazon towards achieving new objectives. This role is both proactive and reactive, and you’ll have the opportunity to help forecast and plan for new projects.
You’ll need to help with both on-the-ground tasks and more tactical work. No two days will be the same. Having so much variety in your role means you’ll be able to learn something new every day.
This role is based at one of our European headquarters. There may be flexibility to choose your location or work remotely on occasion.
Basic Qualifications
A degree
Relevant experience in analysing data and creating reports for leadership
Relevant experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership
Relevant experience in managing multiple projects with competing deadlines
Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we’d love to hear from you.
A degree in Business, Economics, Logistics, Mathematics or similar field
Relevant experience in a supply chain, logistics, e-commerce, or transportation planning role
Experience using data visualisation software, such as Tableau or Quicksight
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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.
Company - Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10
Job ID: A2760621
Amazon’s Carrier Sourcing Specialists play a central role in our global business. They keep our complex, international supply chains working seamlessly and efficiently. You will work closely with multiple stakeholders across Amazon, from Operational teams who are fulfilling customer orders to Retail teams and everything in between. You’ll help us optimise our supply chains to make our customer experience even better and our business more energy and cost efficient.
Key job responsibilities
Continuous Improvement Management with carriers
Partner with teams to advise on and manage operational challenges
Support the planning and organisation of complex projects
Prepare and participate recurrent Ops calls, business reviews, QBRs, Customer Service workshops (to support the improvement plans)
Develop relationships with Line Haul providers that facilitate communication and visibility across Amazon’s line haul network
A day in the life
Being a Carrier Sourcing Specialist for Amazon involves lots of problem solving. You’ll work with a number of teams to navigate challenges as and when situations impact our network. You’ll spend time resolving temporary issues and looking at the bigger picture to drive Amazon towards achieving new objectives. This role is both proactive and reactive, and you’ll have the opportunity to help forecast and plan for new projects.
You’ll need to help with both on-the-ground tasks and more tactical work. No two days will be the same. Having so much variety in your role means you’ll be able to learn something new every day.
This role is based at one of our European headquarters. There may be flexibility to choose your location or work remotely on occasion.
Basic Qualifications
A degree
Relevant experience in analysing data and creating reports for leadership
Relevant experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership
Relevant experience in managing multiple projects with competing deadlines
Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we’d love to hear from you.
A degree in Business, Economics, Logistics, Mathematics or similar field
Relevant experience in a supply chain, logistics, e-commerce, or transportation planning role
Experience using data visualisation software, such as Tableau or Quicksight
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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.
Company - Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10
Job ID: A2760621
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