Supply Chain Manager

Job Title

Provides logistics support across major operations company-wide (Perishables Purchasing). Contributes to development of the organizations overall supply and logistics strategy. Supports various launch activities by performing services including : attending and participating in regional, national and inter-team meetings; maintaining OneNote updates (SOPs); forecasting logistics; identifying, evaluating and capitalizing on opportunities to reduce costs by improving buying patterns and supply channels through collaboration with purchasing; accurately managing email flow, maintaining good records of communications and providing documentation as required to support inquiries and help with issue resolution; compiling data, ensuring accuracy and performing in-depth analysis as needed; analyzing and interpreting data results and communicating findings to the team; communicating all relevant information and keeping everyone on the same page at all times; fostering collaboration with the group to lower cost of goods to WFM; assisting with the development of new reporting tools to be used by buying teams (global and regional, to support purchasing operational needs and executive decision-making); preparing materials and supporting buyer communication as needed; monitoring the functional activity processes and outcomes; recommending areas for continuous improvement; with oversight, performing the truck forecasting tasks, particularly for holiday planning; assisting with managing transportation carriers; supporting team leadership by communicating truck planning issues, interpreting weekly reports and resolving arrival conflicts; communicating, representing, and upholding WFMs core values and business philosophy to Team Members and vendor / supply / carrier partners; providing data and working as liaison for WFM Purchasing team; monitoring the trucking and delivery schedules to proactively identify potential issues and conflicts for all regions; working with trucking, delivery, storage, and other stakeholders to resolve issues; reviewing periodic reports for patterns, trends, and systemic issues; communicating improvement recommendations to Senior Team Leader; driving improvement in key performance metrics, such as order fill rate, on-time delivery, inventory turns, service levels at shelf, returns, and inventory levels versus budget; tracking and reporting on key metrics on a regular basis; responsible for daily tracking of load status while in transit, understanding and documenting dwell time at pick up and delivery locations; ensuring optimal use of processes and policies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the Transportation Management System (TMS); maintaining complete and accurate records of all transactions and projections; assisting with planning and execution of Transportation Procurement RFPs.

Key job responsibilities :

• Advanced knowledge of inventory management, carrier relations, ordering and disposition processes and standards
• Advanced proficiency with standard ordering, delivery, trucking and transportation practices and procedures
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong desire to enable others to achieve success
• Comfortable with ongoing shifts in demands and priorities
• Clarity and handling of multiple concurrent and diverse activities
• Excellent client service skills
• Conveys and consults on issues of moderate to significant complexity
• Regularly interacts with colleagues or customers up to the senior leadership level
• Provides process and policy advice to Team Members and clients / customers
• Receives general direction, work may be completed without pre-established procedures
• Resolves complex issues escalated from TMs
• Provides direction and coaching for TMs
• Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations
• Presents problem analyses and recommends solutions in a creative and logical manner
• Handles a diverse range of issues requiring evaluation of a variety of factors, including business trends
• Possesses deep understanding of the WFM organizations structure, hierarchy and approval levels
• Understands and influences the types and timing of various departmental deadlines and events
• Understands how logistics decision and recommendations may impact third-party business and operations

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $57,800 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $106,100 / 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 .