DESCRIPTIONBe 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 possesses a work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and a commitment to Operational Excellence.The Logistics Specialist reviews Data Center inventory, in-bound shipments, and ongoing demand to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained in all locations to support build and repair activities. Working with the Logistics Manager, they create plans to optimize the flow of parts through their lifecycle; tracking inventory location, movement, age, and turns. They work closely with Data Center Operations Technicians and Data Center Engineers to fulfill parts quickly and accurately. They work with Procurement and Hardware Engineering to purchase new parts and interface directly with vendors to process RMAs and receive replacements. They are responsible for accurate data entry and resolving questions from peer organizations.The ideal Logistics Specialist will dive deep into data to understand everything about the Data Center asset lifecycle. Working with software development teams, they will contribute to continuous process improvements to deliver on our goals of high availability and low cost. They maintain up-to-date metrics dashboards and will create reports for internal and external suppliers and management as required.Key job responsibilitiesResponsibilities include manual tasks, such as assembling, addressing, stamping and arranging for the shipment of merchandise and materials. They will also assist in daily scheduling of deliveries and pick-ups to and from production locations. In handling incoming shipments, they will have to unpack boxes and verify contents. The Logistic Specialist will be required to keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of the company.The Logistics Specialist is expected to understand all aspects of production, adhere to strict safety standards, maintain very high levels of quality and be willing to travel to support other locations within and outside the Country.Work closely with Data Centre Operations Technicians and Data Centre Engineers to fulfill parts quickly and accurately.Coordination of all inbound/outbound deliveries, regular liaison with vendors, couriers/carriers, transportation and inventory planning teams.Receiving/shipping parts logically and physically, ensuring our Inventory management system is up to date and accurate at all times.Receipt of all Inventory & non-Inventory items on procurement system and resolve Invoice discrepancies.Responsible for accurate data entry and resolving questions from peer organizations.Execute stock re-balancing through transfers between locations locally and globally, to ensure stock utilization and availability maximization of parts on each location.Responsible for Inventory management, regular cycle counts, customer-oriented storage space optimization, cleanliness, organization and safety of all workspace.Ad hoc analysis and projects based on business needs.Reverse Logistics; interface directly with vendors to process RMAs and receive replacements.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSExperience as a logistics professional supporting inventory cycle counts, shipments, maintenance, stock control functions and reverse logistics. Problem-solving and analytical ability.English language skills - demonstrates written and verbal communications skills.Able to lift loads of up to 15 kg and carry them for short distances.Applicant must hold a valid driving license.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSRelevant Degree in Logistics or Supply ChainExperience of working within a complex logistics set-up. Experience in Data Center is a plusProject Management experienceGood knowledge of IT and network equipmentAbility to identify issues, develop solutions and drive resultsAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon.
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