.Supply Chain Program Manager, Startup Supply Chain - EMEA GESSDESCRIPTIONThe EU Startup Supply Chain team at Amazon is looking for a motivated Program Manager professional to run the external warehouses and the assets transfer process across multiple warehouses in EMEA to support our Startup team in launching new sites and expanding Amazon's network. The role of Supply Chain Program Manager involves managing $15MM of assets on an annual basis, performance managing local Inventory Managers, and driving cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve inventory management. Candidates must be able to deep dive into system data to identify opportunities and risks.This is an individual contributor role with many stakeholders to influence both internally and externally. It requires strong project management skills and experience.Key Job ResponsibilitiesDrive cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and overall cost structureOwn inventory controlConduct complex business analysis to identify opportunities for improving internal and external processesWork cross-functionally to identify and apply best practices and continuous process improvementsAct as a point of escalation for vendor management and contractorsManage supplier operational excellence through data-driven metricsAutomate dashboard and metric reportingProvide scalable solutions for specific warehousing and inventory issuesSet project requirements and drive agendas across internal and external teamsAct as the supply chain interface with the project team internallyAnticipate risks, escalate them, and influence stakeholders to develop and execute mitigation plansEnsure 100% compliance with VAT/TAX requirements on asset transfersBuild solutions to provide visibility on available assets for reuseEstablish effective business relations with trade and compliance teams to manage cross-regional transfer processesOwn the supply chain KPIs to deliver the right material on time and in full quantity.A Day in the LifeThe Supply Chain Program Manager interacts daily with procurement teams, execution program managers, material suppliers, and installation vendors to understand material needs, track supply chain operations, and escalate risks. The candidate should be able to analyze large sets of data to make informed decisions on material management between different sites to be launched in the EU and MENA.About the TeamThe EMEA Startup Supply Chain Team is responsible for getting new Fulfilment Centres ready for operation. Their vision is to manage material from bill of material definition to deployment completion, ensuring on-time supply and assembly of about 4,000 items per project from over 500 suppliers in 12 countries
