Job Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager to lead North America Logistics operations within AWS Cloud Logistics (ACL). This role owns the end-to-end physical supply chain for AWS hardwarefrom vendor origins through customs brokerage warehousing and multi-modal transportation (ocean air and over-the-road)delivering critical infrastructure components to manufacturing sites and data centers across the continent.
You will build and scale a world-class logistics organization that ensures AWS hardware arrives on time in full and at optimal cost to support the fastest-growing cloud infrastructure on the planet. You will operate at the intersection of supply chain strategy operational excellence and cross-functional influence to enable AWS capacity expansion

Key job responsibilities
Warehousing & Distribution
Lead strategy and operations for the North America warehouse network supporting AWS hardware staging kitting configuration and distribution
Drive capacity planning lease negotiations and facility expansion/rationalization decisions
Optimize warehouse utilization inventory accuracy and throughput to support manufacturing and data center delivery timelines
Implement warehouse management systems (WMS) automation and process improvements to scale operations
Manage 3PL relationships SLAs and cost performance across the distribution network
Transportation Ocean Air & Over-the-Road
Own multi-modal transportation strategy and execution across ocean freight air cargo and domestic trucking (FTL/LTL) for AWS hardware shipments
Manage carrier procurement rate negotiations and mode optimization to balance cost speed and reliability
Oversee first-mile (vendor to port) international linehaul (ocean/air) and last-mile delivery to manufacturing sites and data centers
Drive transportation visibility track & trace and exception management capabilities
Build contingency and surge capacity plans for peak demand new site launches and supply chain disruptions
Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence
Develop and own the 3-year North America logistics strategy aligned to AWS capacity expansion roadmap
Build mentor and develop a high-performing team of logistics managers and program managers
Own P&L accountability for NA logistics spend (transportation warehousing brokerage)
Establish and report on KPIs: on-time delivery cost per unit shipped transit time inventory turns and customer satisfaction
Drive mechanisms (WBR MBR QBR) for operational cadence escalation and continuous improvement
Partner cross-functionally with Hardware Engineering Manufacturing Procurement Finance and Data Center Operations

- 10 years of relevant management experience in datacenter operations facility engineering operations information technology critical environment facilities advanced high volume manufacturing datacenter build-outs and scaling or similar experience

- Masters degree or MBA in supply chain management operations engineering analytics or related field
- Experience in tech electronics consumer goods or other fast-paced technology-driven businesses
- Experience in trade compliance customs operations customs brokerage supply chain logistics or similar
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience working with fast-moving high-performance teams and driving innovative solutions tailored to unique business environments
- Experience with TMS WMS and supply chain visibility/control tower platforms
- Data-driven approach to decision-making; fluency in SQL Excel modeling or BI tools
- Knowledge of sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives in freight/logistics
- Experience with VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) EDI integration and supply chain digitization
- Familiarity with data center construction logistics or critical infrastructure delivery

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Bellevue - 182300.00 - 272500.00 USD annually

Required Experience:

Manager

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours

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