Logistics Specialist, ADC InfraOps Logistics (Level 4)

Data Center Logistics Specialist

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. Be a part of operating the world's largest cloud computing infrastructure.

Amazon Web Services is seeking bright, motivated, hardworking individuals to fill Data Center Logistics Specialist positions. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in logistics with a focus on inventory management, shipping, receiving, and transportation. They must possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to multitask and operate in a very fast-paced complex environment, meet deadlines, and a commitment to Operational Excellence. Additionally offering strong customer support and the ability to remain flexible with frequent shifts in priorities.

The Logistics Specialist will maintain accountability of in-stock components as well as receive and process inbound shipments. You will also assist with ongoing requests to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained and distributed to all locations to support build and repair activities. Working with the Logistics Manager, they create plans to optimize the flow and delivery of parts through their lifecycle; tracking inventory locations and movement. They work closely with Datacenter Operations Technicians to fulfill parts and equipment deliveries quickly and accurately. They will also work with Procurement teams to ensure that inbound equipment orders are complete and delivered to appropriate Data Center Locations. They are responsible for accurate data entry and resolving questions from peer organizations. Additionally, the Logistics Specialist will ensure that all information associated with the deliveries such as inventory tracking and Ticket updates are accurate to ensure equipment is ready for processing by the end user.

The ideal Logistics Specialist will dive deep into the inventory they maintain to better understand the consumption, control, and accuracy surrounding the components. The Logistics Specialist will be involved in, if not responsible for or limited to, decision making involving shipping and receiving of components, load planning, loading and unloading equipment, daily equipment receiving and processing, ultimately helping us to deliver on our goals of high availability and low cost. They will also maintain up-to-date metrics dashboards and or excel spreadsheets and will create reports for internal and external customer and management as required.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Key job responsibilities can and will include manual tasks, such as assembling, addressing, stamping and arranging for the shipment of materials, handling incoming shipments, unpack boxes and verify contents. Load and unload large equipment utilizing pallet jacks. The Logistics Specialist will be required to keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of company. Logistics Specialists are expected to understand all aspects of transportation, shipping and receiving as well as inventory control, adhere to strict safety standards, maintain very high quality, and be willing and able to work on powered equipment (i.e forklift). The following physical demands are expected with reasonable accommodations :

• Work with and / or around moving mechanical parts
• Noise level varies and can be loud
• Temperatures between 60 and 90 degrees, and will occasionally exceed 90 degrees
• This team will be working overtime as needed by the business
• Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations :
• Must be able to lift loads of up to 49 pounds and carry them for short distances
• May participate in group lifts of 50 pounds or more.
• Push or pull heavy objects into position
• Work in a noisy environment
• Commitment to a culture of safety
• Must be able to shift priorities without friction.
• A Valid Driver's License is required.

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Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.