Supply Chain Manager

Description

Provides Logistics support across major operations company-wide (Perishables Purchasing)

Contributes to development of the organization’s overall supply and logistics strategy.

Supports various launch activities by performing services including:

 Attends and participates in regional, national and inter-team meetings

 Maintaining OneNote updates (SOP’s)

 Forecasting - Logistics

Identifies, evaluates and capitalizes on opportunities to reduce costs by improving buying patterns and supply channels through collaboration with purchasing

Accurately manages email flow, maintains good records of communications and provides documentation as required to support inquires and help with issue resolution

Compiles data, ensures accuracy and performs in-depth analysis as needed

Analyzes and interprets data results and communicates findings to the team

Communicates all relevant information and keeps everyone on the same page at all times; fosters collaboration with the group to lower cost of goods to WFM

Assists with the development of new reporting tools to be used by buying teams (global and regional, to support purchasing operational needs and executive decision-making)

Prepares materials and supports buyer communication as needed

Monitors the functional activity processes and outcomes; recommends areas for continuous improvement

With oversight, performs the truck forecasting tasks, particularly for holiday planning

Assists with managing transportation carriers

Supports team leadership by communicating truck planning issues, interpreting weekly reports and resolving arrival conflicts

Communicates, represents, and upholds WFM’s core values and business philosophy to Team Members and vendor/supply/carrier partners

Provides data and works as liaison for WFM Purchasing team

Monitors the trucking and delivery schedules to proactively identify potential issues and conflicts for all regions

Works with trucking, delivery, storage, and other stakeholders to resolve issues.

Reviews periodic reports for patterns, trends, and systemic issues; communicating improvement recommendations to Senior Team Leader

Drives improvement in key performance metrics, such as order fill rate, on-time delivery, inventory turns, service levels at shelf, returns, and inventory levels versus budget.

Tracks and reports on key metrics on a regular basis.

Responsible for daily tracking of load status while in transit, understanding and documenting dwell time at pick up and delivery locations.

Ensures optimal use of processes and policies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the Transportation Management System (TMS)

Maintains complete and accurate records of all transactions and projections.

Assist with planning and execution of Transportation Procurement RFPs

Skills: Advanced knowledge of inventory management, carrier relations, ordering and disposition processes and standards

Advanced proficiency with standard ordering, delivery, trucking and transportation practices and procedures.

Excellent mathematical skills

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Strong desire to enable others to achieve success

Comfortable with ongoing shifts in demands and priorities

Clarifies and handles multiple concurrent and diverse activities

Excellent client service skills

Conveys and or consults on issues of moderate to significant complexity

Regularly interacts with colleagues or customers up to the senior leadership level

Provides process and policy advice to Team Members and clients/customers

Receives general direction, work may be completed without pre-established procedures

Resolves complex issues escalated from TM’s

Provides direction and coaching for TM’s

Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interprets complex situations

Presents problem analyses and recommends solutions in a creative and logical manner

Handles a diverse range of issues requiring evaluation of a variety of factors, including business trends

Possesses deep understanding of the WFM organizations structure, hierarchy and approval levels

Understands and influences the types and timing of various departmental deadlines and events

Understands how Logistics decision and recommendations may impact third-party business and operations

Required Education/Experience: BA/BS degree and 2-4 years relevant experience OR equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience

Basic Qualifications

1+ years of supply chain experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Lean principles and DMAIC methodology

Experience in MS Access and SQL

Experience in requirement gathering and ability to write clear and detailed requirement document

3+ years of supply chain management within a procurement organization experience

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USA, TX, AUSTIN - 64,200.00 - 96,200.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10404455