
Spare Parts Inventory Manager, Reliability Maintenance Engineering (Integrated Spare Parts team)
Required skills
- Spare Parts
- Inventory Management
- Program Management
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Excel
- SQL
- Cross-functional Teamwork
- Business Process Optimization
- Supply Chain Strategy
Nice to have
- Stakeholder Management
- Senior leadership communication
- Project management
- Schedules
Role summary
Amazon is seeking a Spare Parts Inventory Manager to lead the global strategy for spare parts inventory management within the Central Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) Integrated Spare Parts (ISP) team. This role involves overseeing stock, driving process improvements to enhance part tracking and supplier claims, and optimizing inventory availability while minimizing costs. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of program/project management and process improvement experience, with advanced Excel and SQL skills. This is a hybrid role requiring cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making to revolutionize Amazon's spare parts inventory management on a global scale.
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) Integrated Spare Parts (ISP) 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
- 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
- Support the development and execution of the nodal spare parts strategy, defining how sites reallocate stock across each other in an efficient way to reduce inventory holdings while improving parts availability
- Carrying 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
- 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
- Drive communication from RME and Operations senior management Basic Qualifications: - 3+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams Preferred Qualifications: - 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- 3+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NY, New York - 81,600.00 - 142,800.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 66,800.00 - 116,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
Sample Amazon interview questions
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Explain how you would use data analysis to identify areas of improvement within a warehouse environment.
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What strategies would you employ to maintain workplace safety standards among warehouse associates?
strategymedium - 3
How would you determine the most effective delivery routes for drivers, considering factors like traffic, weather, and package volume?
case studyhard - 4
Discuss your approach to maintaining quality control throughout the fulfillment process, from order placement to delivery.
strategymedium - 5
How would you go about training and onboarding new employees to efficiently perform their roles within a fast-paced warehouse setting?
executionmedium
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