Data Center Logistics Manager
AmazonFrederick, Maryland
Full-time
Salary
$65k–$114k/ annually
Free account to apply · application completed on Amazon
About This Role
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation
Salary
$65k–$114k/ annually
Free account to apply · application completed on Amazon
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 a motivated professional for a Data Center
Logistics Manager position. The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic,
attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and a commitment to
Operational Excellence.
The Logistics Manager is responsible for the oversight of multiple spare parts
rooms located in staffed and un-staffed Data Centers. The role incorporates
analyzation and continuous improvement around effectiveness of work methods,
procedures, controls, and staffing. Our Logistics Managers ensure performance
plans are set, maintained, continuously improved upon, and difficult problems
are met with creative solutions to achieve highly accurate and timely inventory
movement throughout our Data Centers.
Key job responsibilities
Logistics Operations Leader- It is the manager’s responsibility to guarantee the
organization is running smoothly, ensuring our service meets the expectations
and needs of our customers and business on a daily, monthly and yearly basis.
Some of these operational tasks include:
Developing performance goals and objectives to achieve customer promise
expectations and ensure accuracy and quality
Building and executing productivity plans by reviewing work forecasts,
determining productivity requirements, and partnering with other Logistics
Managers to balance labor
Determine timelines that meet business and customer expectations; ensure they
are met
Partnering with the management team to establish and maintain quality control
standards
Remove roadblocks and obstacles for major initiatives
Logistics Business Leader- It is the manager’s responsibility to act as a
Logistics business leader by doing the following:
The primary point of contact for communication and escalation to both internal
and external teams/customers within his/her respective area
The primary developer of team strategies, vision and goals for their team in
alignment with the broader organization
Ensure operational practices are fully compliant with legislation and policy
Generate and/or filter information from higher levels of management to their
teams
Creating, managing, and supporting recognition and communication programs
Logistics People Leader- It is the manager’s responsibility to act as a
logistics people leader by doing the following:
Manage and drive staffing plans, schedules, quality initiatives, performance
levels and process change initiatives
The primary facilitator of team coordination and cohesion
Maintain a strong focus on personal and team growth and development
A strong supporter of projects outside of day-to-day operations
Distribute new opportunities fairly amongst the team when available
Hold regularly scheduled 1:1’s with a focus on personal development
Ensure accountability and documentation on coaching opportunities
Opening new requisitions and ensure bar is being raised with new internal hires
Process Improver- The manager shall be a champion of continuous improvement by:
Proactively being a driver of process standardization and continuous improvement
across the org
Contributes to operational deployment plans outlining critical and best practice
launch activities
Teaching how to create documents, processes, tools and metrics that reflect
outcomes
Conducts post-deployment evaluations to measure launch effectiveness (PDSA)
Advise team members on process improvement strategies
Basic Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of logistics operations experience
- 2+ years of shipping & receiving, inventory and warehousing practices
experience
- 5+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports
experience Preferred Qualifications: - Experience managing inventory in
warehousing, retail or distribution setting
- Experience in transportation operations and industry knowledge
- Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system
- Experience in computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of computer hardware components and operating systems
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our
customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or
adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the
interview or onboarding process, please visit
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information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please
contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package
will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final
compensation will be determined based on factors including experience,
qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits
including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &
AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health
Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy
Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
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