Amazon Air (AIR) is seeking highly motivated individuals to identify and develop innovative air transportation solutions for Amazon's middle-mile transportation network, with the aim of ultimately improving our customers' experience. Your work will make a significant, measurable impact on the business goals for AIR.
We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager who is customer obsessed and able to innovate on behalf of its internal customers to join AIR's Global Fleet & Aviation Sourcing team.
This leader will oversee ground support equipment (GSE) procurement strategy while managing end-to end development of multiple critical ramp safety and innovation projects. The position requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to invent the ramp of the future through technological innovation and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter and a creative, critical thinker with knowledge of the aviation industry specifically related to ramp operations.
This position must be based in Bellevue, WA or Nashville, TN.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end product development, including design, testing, and deployment of ramp equipment solutions
- Devise, incubate, and scale innovative GSE initiatives to enhance safety and performance
- Develop and manage comprehensive Total Cost of Ownership (TOC) models
- Lead contract negotiations with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and manage vendor relationships
- Author business cases in partnership with Engineering, Finance, Safety, Site Operations, and Learning teams
- Drive continuous improvement through enhanced metrics, systems, and processes
- Manage equipment lifecycle including production tracking, on-site delivery coordination, equipment transfer processes between sites, and documentation development with training/learning teams
- Oversee safety initiatives including tracking incidents and collaborating with Safety team, leading cross-functional Safety Risk Analysis (SRA), analyzing Telematics data for equipment utilization and safety
- Travel requirement: Up to 25% (primarily domestic with possible international)
