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 Responsibilities• Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and overall cost structure• Own inventory control• Conduct complex business analysis to identify opportunities for improving internal and external processes• Work cross-functionally to identify and apply best practices and continuous process improvements• Act as a point of escalation for vendor management and contractors• Manage supplier operational excellence through data-driven metrics• Automate dashboard and metric reporting• Provide scalable solutions for specific warehousing and inventory issues• Set project requirements and drive agendas across internal and external teams• Act as the supply chain interface with the project team internally• Anticipate risks, escalate them, and influence stakeholders to develop and execute mitigation plans• Ensure 100% compliance with VAT/TAX requirements on asset transfers• Build solutions to provide visibility on available assets for reuse• Establish effective business relations with trade and compliance teams to manage cross-regional transfer processes• Own 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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Engineering• Warehouse management professional experience• Experience in project management and implementation with proven ability to design workable solutions and drive projects to success• Experience in material flow management and external vendor management• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel• Experience in a warehouse lead role managing multiple sites• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects - prioritization, planning, and task delegation• Experience in leading by influence• Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedures and policies• Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities• Comfortable delivering frequent direct written and oral feedback• Flexibility to travel up to 50% across projects in Europe.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Experience in a large corporate company with complex supply chain processes and multiple inventory locations• Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively manage, influence, negotiate, and communicate with external business partners and internal teams• Experience in warehousing, supply chain, inventory management, finance, vendor and/or project management• Professional experience influencing internal and external stakeholders• Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment• Proficiency in German, French, Polish, Arabic, or Turkish is considered a preferred qualification.Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe 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 top priority for Amazon.
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