About the position
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. Be 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. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in procurement and/or supply chain operations. They must possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to multitask and operate in a very fast-paced complex environment, 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 Datacenter Operations Technicians and Datacenter 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. Regular and ongoing communications with vendors to resolve issues and help them understand our business requirements necessitates a high level communicator. They are responsible for accurate data entry and resolving questions from peer organizations. Additionally, the Logistics Specialist will ensure that all billing associated with the Inventory supply chain is accurate, validated, and ready for processing. They will work with AP to reconcile invoice discrepancies. An understanding of general business accounting and finance is strongly desired. Responsibilities can include manual tasks, such as assembling, addressing, stamping, and arranging for the shipment of merchandise and materials. They may also assist in daily scheduling of deliveries and pick-ups to and from production locations. In handling incoming shipments, he or she may 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. Logistics Specialists are expected to understand all aspects of production, adhere to strict safety standards, maintain very high quality, and be willing and able to work on powered equipment (i.e., forklift or cherry picker).
Responsibilities
- Review Data Center inventory, in-bound shipments, and ongoing demand to ensure proper stock levels are maintained.
- Create plans to optimize the flow of parts through their lifecycle; tracking inventory location, movement, age, and turns.
- Work closely with Datacenter Operations Technicians and Datacenter Engineers to fulfill parts quickly and accurately.
- Purchase new parts and interface directly with vendors to process RMAs and receive replacements.
- Ensure accurate data entry and resolve questions from peer organizations.
- Ensure all billing associated with the Inventory supply chain is accurate, validated, and ready for processing.
- Assist in daily scheduling of deliveries and pick-ups to and from production locations.
- Keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of the company.
Requirements
- 1+ years of logistics experience
- 1+ year of experience in shipping & receiving, inventory and warehousing practices.
Nice-to-haves
- Meets/exceeds Amazon's leadership principles requirements for this role
- Meets/exceeds Amazon's functional/technical depth and complexity
- Able to read and take direction in English
Benefits
- Diverse experiences
- Work/life balance
- Inclusive team culture
- Mentorship and career growth
