Global Supply Manager, Networking - Cables

Global Supply Manager, Networking - Cables

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 & Procurement (ISCaP) 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!

The AIS-SC Networking team is looking for a results-oriented individual to own supply management for the Cables category. This individual will own the supply strategy and relationship with multiple suppliers of DAC, AEC, and PCIe cables and will interact with engineering to coordinate ramp and launch of new high speed networking cables. Our Global Supply Managers are (or become) experts in their industries and help drive the explosive growth of AWS.

General Work Activities:

1. Create and execute supply planning strategies to meet the category, department, project and customer needs.
2. Prioritize activities and align with stakeholders to deliver supply globally with a high degree of predictability.
3. Manage supplier relationships and allocation of material to demands based on priority.
4. Be a subject matter expert for the customers, technologies, and markets in which you engage.
5. Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals.
6. Identify and drive realization of opportunities for durable, relative advantage in your category.

Function Specific Work Activities:

1. Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base opportunities to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and utilize industry developments that benefit Amazon.
2. Identify and pursue opportunities to leverage and consolidate the supply base using system level tools and techniques.
3. Understand forecasting, demand planning, material/supply/inventory planning, and manufacturing processes/capacity to verify supply commitments.
4. Manage supply buffers and allocation to shorten lead times and build resiliency into the supply chain without driving excess.
5. Drive supplier improvement initiatives to continually lower risk and reduce lead times.
6. Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations.

A day in the life:

You will be working closely with multiple cables suppliers to plan supply of critical cables used across all server and networking racks. You will partner with engineering to develop and launch new platforms, drive second sourcing strategies, implement buffer plans, and manage inventory to target levels to drive optimal cost and supply supportability strategies. In this role you will be looking at "what's next" on the technology roadmap so you can build a supply strategy to support it.

About the team:

Diverse Experiences. AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS:

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Work/Life Balance:

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture:

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth:

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

You will join a team of highly capable and driven sourcing and supply chain managers who have experience from inside and outside the tech/networking industry. We are continually diving deeper into the supply chain and product design with our engineering and ODM partners. Although we have a ways to go, we have a heavy focus on automation and tools creation. We encourage and empower our team members to be "builders", just as much as we are sourcing, supply, and product lifecycle managers. This is a great place to apply and enhance your knowledge of technology, take ownership for your space, and grow into a future leader.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s or an advanced degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field, or additional 6+ Years work experience in supply chain or sourcing or procurement of hardware in lieu of a degree.
2. 4+ years of experience in supply/in-stock management, forecast/demand/supply/capacity planning, enterprise technology, or electronics manufacturing.
3. 4+ years of experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Python, Tableau, etc.
4. MBA or advanced degree in engineering or other quantitative disciplines.
5. 4+ years of experience in supply management of consumer electronics, electronic components, original design manufacture (ODM) of networking equipment, personal computers, or servers.
6. Broad supply chain experience, such as new product introduction, forecast/demand/supply/capacity planning, and supplier management.
7. Strong proficiency in analysis tools including Microsoft Excel, SQL, Tableau, and statistics software.
8. Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer.
9. Ability to think strategically and execute tactically with a bias for action.
10. Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level internally and with suppliers.
11. High degree of business ethics and accountability.
12. Strong business and financial acumen.
13. Experience leading negotiations for complex, mission critical technology.
14. Strong communications (verbal and written) skills.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit .

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $71,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $153,000/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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.