Job Description
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead the strategic development and sourcing of third-party logistics (3PL) solutions for Amazon's fulfillment network. This role will bridge Amazon's capacity planning needs with 3PL capabilities, designing innovative solutions that enhance our network flexibility while ensuring commercial viability. You'll be instrumental in evaluating, structuring, and implementing partnerships that expand our fulfillment capabilities through strategic 3PL relationships.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead the strategic planning and development of 3PL solutions, translating Amazon's network expansion needs into commercially viable partnerships while ensuring operational excellence and cost-effectiveness through innovative 3PL solutions.
- Lead strategic planning and solution design for 3PL network expansion in partnership with capacity planning teams
- Develop and negotiate commercial frameworks and operational agreements with 3PL partners
- Drive cost modeling and financial analysis to ensure solution viability and optimization
- Translate internal business requirements into executable 3PL solutions
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key 3PL partners while representing their capabilities internally
Note: Position might require up to 10% travel mainly to 3PL sites
A day in the life
As a Supply Chain Manager for 3PL Solutions, you'll navigate between strategic planning sessions with internal stakeholders and deep-dive discussions with potential 3PL partners. Your expertise in supply chain operations will help bridge the gap between Amazon's business needs and 3PL capabilities. Whether you're analyzing network optimization opportunities, structuring new partnership agreements, or designing innovative fulfillment solutions, you'll play a crucial role in shaping Amazon's future fulfillment landscape.
About the team
The External Fulfillment organization at Amazon manages our third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships, including performance management across our network. Within this organization, you will join the North America External Fulfillment Strategy team, where we're responsible for the strategic direction, sourcing, and implementation of 3PL solutions. Our team's mission is critical to expanding Amazon's network capacity through innovative and efficient partnerships while ensuring seamless integration with our fulfillment ecosystem.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- 2+ years of supply chain experience
- Master's degree
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
Job Tags
Full time,