Senior Supply Chain Manager, Global Logistics, Inbound Non-sort Network Optimization ID-15137

May 15, 2025

Description

Global Logistics (GL) is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead the transformation of our nonsort network optimization initiatives. This strategic role will focus on reducing costs across approximately 50% ($1.35B) of Amazon's Domestic First Mile (DFM) transportation spend through innovative supply chain solutions.

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Key job responsibilities

Own end-to-end nonsort network optimization strategy and execution
Develop and implement new operational processes for mode conversion
Drive data-driven decisions through deep dive analysis and business cases
Partner with procurement on carrier strategy and rate optimization
Create and track KPIs for measuring success of optimization initiatives
Lead weekly/monthly/quarterly business reviews and financial planning
Manage stakeholder relationships across Transportation, SCOT, and FC teams
Document and scale successful optimization patterns

A day in the life

You'll start your day analyzing network performance metrics and identifying opportunities for mode optimization. Throughout the day, you'll partner with FC teams to understand operational constraints, work with procurement on rate negotiations, and develop technical solutions with our engineering teams. You'll spend time deep diving into data to validate conversion opportunities, building business cases, and documenting findings in detailed six-pager documents for leadership review.

About The Team

The Global Logistics Product team for DFM Cost is a newly formed organization focused on optimizing Amazon's $2.7B annual transportation spend. As part of GL's product innovation arm, we drive strategic cost reduction initiatives through advanced analytics, network optimization, and supply chain intelligence. Our team combines supply chain experts, product managers, and business intelligence engineers to tackle complex transportation challenges. Working closely with partner teams, we're responsible for developing and scaling solutions that reduce transportation costs while maintaining service levels across the network.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field
5+ years of owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)
Knowledge of SQL at an intermediate level, including: compile queries, subqueries, aggregation/grouping, data modification, etc.
5+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement operations experience in indirect categories.

Preferred Qualifications

MBA
3+ years of supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience
3+ years of profit & loss management experience
Specific experience in driving process improvements in procurement
Technical aptitude and familiarity with complex procurement systems
Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large, complex datasets
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

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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