AWS Supply Chain Specialist

The AWS Cloud Logistics team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Specialist in Florence KY to manage the day to day warehousing operations for the fastest growing industries in the world while working on projects to further enhance our operation. This is an exciting opportunity to join an energetic and driven team.

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.

An ideal candidate has a background in logistics, warehouse management, and excellent data driven problem resolution skills. They have the ability to work with external partners/influence others, pull and analyze data with ease, drive process improvements, standardize processes, and eliminate the root cause of defects within the current systems. This job will require solid communication skills while having the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

This role might be for you if:

You are passionate about warehousing operations and vendor management

Passionate about warehousing operations and process efficiency

You enjoy working with data to analyze and report complex data sets to drive optimal business decisions. (Ability to present data and use advance formulas in Excel)

You own decisions from inception to implementation.

You own continuous improvement efforts using your program management skills.

Key job responsibilities

Engage in daily tactical communication with external vendors (Logistics Service Providers) and internal customers

Leading large projects independently

Travel to audit warehouses throughout NALA (mostly domestic USA)

Analyze data from numerous databases (using Excel, SQL and/or other data management systems) and perform reporting and analysis as needed

Publish performance metrics to assist with driving business results

Quickly and efficiently understand the business impact of observed trends and make decisions based on available data

Identify and eliminate root causes of defects in order to drive efficiency in Amazon's transportation operations

Work with multiple stakeholder teams in the Supply Chain to jointly solve problems and implementing standards

Work within time constraints to meet critical business needs

About the team

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.

Amazon 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.

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.

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.

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.

• 4+ years of supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience
• 4+ years of program or project management experience
• 4+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
• 4+ years of supply chain experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements

• 4+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
• 4+ years of driving process improvements experience
• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
• Experience building processes, project management, and schedules

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $77,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $141,500/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.