Supply Chain Logistics Audit Manager, AWS Cloud Logistics ID-12785

April 25, 2025

About the position

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. Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS' Infrastructure Supply Chain (AIS) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth! AWS-Infrastructure team is looking for a results-oriented individual to assume responsibility for every facet of data and communication to ensure our partners and our leaders have the most up to date and reliable information to help them make the best possible decision. This is a perfect position for someone who knows how to manage fast and smart. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, and have a passion for using data to drive business decisions. You are analytical and creative, and you don't quit until you solve the problem.

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Responsibilities

Develop auditing automation strategies for auditing transportation freight invoices and ensuring proper controls are in place in freight auditing and Invoice payment systems.
Create a learn by doing environment by engaging with financial analysts and business partners to promote and encourage continued customer focus and cost reduction.
Partner with your team and oversee auditing operations, develop analytical models/automation efforts while overseeing their continuous innovation and communication to both your operations & other business partners.
Work with technology teams and payable Teams to ensure timely freight invoice payments and provide excellent carrier experience.
Oversee the rollout of freight payment processes and systems in LATAM and other new regions.
Manage and participate in finance and accounting activities globally and multiple currencies.
Recommend, develop, and implement policies and programs that guide the organization in accurately estimating freight cost and ensure payment accuracy.
Identify, develop, manage, and execute analyses to uncover areas of opportunity and present written business recommendations.
Analyze and solve business problems at their root.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or similar discipline with analytical bias.
6+ years of experience in supply chain management, global transportation, and data interpretation of business impact and results.
6+ years of demonstrated financial acumen and analytical experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of business impact and results.
6+ years of advanced proficiency in Excel (pivots, lookups, etc.).

Nice-to-haves

Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish
MBA and/or Professional certification (CPA/CMA/Qualified Accounting certificate) + relevant experience
Proven experience within a Logistics, Transportation, or Distribution Center processes and systems
Highly analytical, detail oriented and strong business sense; proven ability to manage new ideas and creative solutions
Solid Project Management Skills
Basic experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (ie SQL, Tableau, MSAccess, Essbase and/or Cognos) and other financial systems such (ie Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)

Benefits

Innovative benefit offerings
Ongoing learning experiences
Employee-led affinity groups
Mentorship and career growth opportunities

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