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Senior Supply Chain Manager

Senior Supply Chain Manager

CompanyBezos Academy
LocationSeattle, WA, USA
Salary$111000 – $183000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Eight or more years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, inventory management, or a related field
  • Proven track record in supplier negotiations, value engineering, forecasting, and sales and operations planning (S&OP)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and experience using data to closely monitor KPIs
  • Proficiency in supply chain planning tools (i.e., NetSuite, SAP IBP, Oracle Supply Chain Planning, etc.)
  • Excellent written and oral communication, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Financial fluency with exceptional attention to detail and experience owning supply costs and value engineering outcomes
  • Ability to work cross-functionally, cross-culturally, and across borders with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead the procurement strategy for a new initiative for children in their first three years of life
  • Own supplier relationships, materials procurement, and forecasting
  • Ensure a seamless flow of inventory from suppliers to our fulfillment network
  • Optimize demand forecasting, procurement, and inventory management while maintaining quality and sustainability standards
  • Drive value engineering initiatives across materials and packaging to optimize product costs while maintaining quality and brand standards
  • Work with internal product and design teams to deliver products that children, parents, and caregivers love

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
  • Experience sourcing and developing supply chains for early learning materials, toys, or products for children
  • Experience working with manufacturers and understanding quality control standards
  • Proven prioritization, communication, and decision-making skills that enable strong outcomes in a fast-paced, high growth environment
  • Direct experience with e-commerce platforms (i.e., Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce)