Inventory Manager - Spare Parts, Central Reliability Maintenance Engineering, Asset Science And Technology (AST)

Spare Parts Inventory Manager

Are you an expert in the dynamic field of inventory management? Amazon is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to take on the role of Spare Parts Inventory Manager. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the global strategy for spare parts inventory management within the Central Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) Decision Science and Technology (DST) team. This position goes beyond traditional inventory management and requires an expert who can influence and revolutionize how Amazon RME manages spare parts inventory on a global scale. You will not only be responsible for overseeing stock, but will also lead process improvement projects, such as enhancing the tracking of parts and optimizing the claims process with suppliers in the event of equipment failures.

Key job responsibilities include:

• Be a key contributor to the global spare parts inventory management strategy
• Work with peers to develop and execute a comprehensive global strategy for spare parts inventory management
• Drive initiatives to ensure the availability of the right spare parts at the right locations, minimizing costs while maximizing operations efficiency
• Carry over research projects, conduct data analysis and effectively interpret reports to identify opportunities, optimize processes, and implement changes
• Lead and champion complex and cross-functional process improvement projects
• Define process improvement projects aimed at optimizing current inventory management standards and processes
• Drive initiatives to deprecate redundant workflows and simplify processes with a global impact
• Innovate and implement best practices to enhance the tracking of spare parts, improving accuracy, and efficiency
• Support warranty and repairs initiatives to optimize the process of repairing and claiming parts from suppliers in the event of failures or quality issues
• Identify and implement success metrics to supervise the implementation of spare parts management initiatives
• Prepare and give detailed data-driven business reviews to senior management
• Driving communication from DST to RME and Operations senior management

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: medical, dental, and vision coverage; maternity and parental leave options; paid time off (PTO); and a 401(k) plan.

Basic qualifications include: analytical skills and ability to interpret and manipulate data; experience working within a role involving inventory management; ability to demonstrate leading end-to-end projects, programs or process improvement initiatives; and a bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline, operations, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent work.

Preferred qualifications include: experience communicating results to senior leadership; working in reliability engineering and spare parts management; experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); recognized expertise on equipment design and layout of mechanical handling/conveyance/packaging systems; and a master’s degree in a technical discipline, operations, business administration, or a related field from an accredited university.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $70,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $137,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.