Description

Do you want to lead a high-impact, high-visibility team? Looking to flex your creative, strategic, and operational muscles? Do you enjoy solving complex supply chain initiatives? The Amazon Toys team is hiring a Senior Strategic Supply Chain Management leader for the Toys & Entertainment category.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, customer obsessed, self-starter and leader with experience in delivering complex, cross-functional operational and supply chain programs. The Toys Supply Chain leader is responsible for identifying, creating, and driving innovative solutions and programs that lead to improvements in the way we manage our business. Projects and initiatives directly tie to key operational metrics and the P&L. The ideal candidate can drive results in a fast-paced environment, must possess strong analytical acumen and business judgement, can prioritize well and set goals, communicates clearly, and understands how to drive a high level of focus and excellence with a strong and talented team. In addition, the candidate should have familiarity with Retail operations and a proven track record of working with cross-functional teams to drive solutions. This position involves regular communication with senior management and cross-team coordination, project management and executive presentation skills are essential.

Key job responsibilities

The Supply Chain functional leader for Toys & Entertainment develops plans and oversees supply chain and inventory management. They lead cross-functional initiatives to improve customer experience and overall cost structure of the business. Responsibilities include:

• Leading supply chain and inventory management, setting goals and strategic direction, and driving tool and process improvements.

• Driving cross-functional strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

• Lead supply chain and operational collaboration with selling partner leadership.

• Conducting complex business analysis to identify business opportunities to improve revenue and profitability.

• Drive the creation of new initiatives specific to the needs of the business to meet and exceed business plans.

• Guide teams in their ability to develop and execute action plans, working closely on building support and resources for projects and initiatives.

• Provide leadership on project selection, scope, definition, and performance to ensure alignment with business strategy.

• Lead the change of existing tools and processes or create new ones.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, mathematics, statistics, operational research, engineering, Computer Science, or a supply chain/operations discipline or related disciplines.

• 6+ years of experience in general management, product management, finance, consulting, operations or supply chain.

• Proficiency in analytical data manipulation.

• Expert using Excel for data analysis and modeling.

• Able to generate ideas and solve problems independently.

• Ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects.

• Willingness to roll up the sleeves and do whatever is necessary to meet team goals and deadlines.

• Demonstrated experience in managing a complex business.

• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in effective communication of goals and strategies across multiple leadership levels of an organization.

• Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business (MBA) or related disciplines.

• Experience with building scalable programs and business development.

• Knowledge of data visualization software, strong numerical and analytical aptitude, and high proficiency creating and managing advanced models.

• Strong proficiency in analytical tools including Microsoft Excel, SQL and statistical software.

• Experience working within a high-growth, fast paced technology company.

• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment when working in dynamic environment that is high-energy and fast-paced.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.