Description

Amazon Air (AIR) is seeking highly motivated individuals to identify and develop innovative air transportation solutions for Amazon's middle-mile transportation network, with the aim of ultimately improving our customers' experience. Your work will make a significant, measurable impact on the business goals for AIR.

We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager who is customer obsessed and able to innovate on behalf of its internal customers to join AIR's Global Fleet & Aviation Sourcing team.

This leader will oversee ground support equipment (GSE) procurement strategy while managing end-to end development of multiple critical ramp safety and innovation projects. The position requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to invent the ramp of the future through technological innovation and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter and a creative, critical thinker with knowledge of the aviation industry specifically related to ramp operations.

This position must be based in Bellevue, WA or Nashville, TN.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development, including design, testing, and deployment of ramp equipment solutions

• Devise, incubate, and scale innovative GSE initiatives to enhance safety and performance

• Develop and manage comprehensive Total Cost of Ownership (TOC) models

• Lead contract negotiations with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and manage vendor relationships

• Author business cases in partnership with Engineering, Finance, Safety, Site Operations, and Learning teams

• Drive continuous improvement through enhanced metrics, systems, and processes

• Manage equipment lifecycle including production tracking, on-site delivery coordination, equipment transfer processes between sites, and documentation development with training/learning teams

• Oversee safety initiatives including tracking incidents and collaborating with Safety team, leading cross-functional Safety Risk Analysis (SRA), analyzing Telematics data for equipment utilization and safety

• Travel requirement: Up to 25% (primarily domestic with possible international)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• 5+ years of program or project management experience

• 5+ years of supply chain experience

• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements

• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, or MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field

• 2+ years of driving process improvements experience

• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams

• Experience in complex problem solving, and working in a tight schedule environment

• Experience within the aviation industry, preferably with ramp equipment

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.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,400/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.