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Sr New Product Lead, Tech, Robotics Supply Chain
Amazon, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Sr New Product Lead, Tech, Robotics Supply Chain
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Amazon Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. Amazon Robotics has locations in the greater Boston and Seattle area, the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse teams come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots, mechatronic systems and pack automation solutions. Having our offices, labs, test floors and factories all co‑located means that we can design the hardware, write the code, test, build and watch it all come to life. This allows us to innovate quickly and on limitless ideas. Current advancements are underway in autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more. The Amazon Robotics Supply Chain provides strategic sourcing for a portfolio of robotic technologies and is responsible for delivering new products by enabling the right suppliers and technologies, and getting the right materials at the right cost to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. It is a fast‑paced operation that works cross‑functionally with teams across Amazon and is driven by data and metrics. We are seeking a Robotics Supply Chain New Product Lead - Tech to tackle the most critical, technologically advanced products at Amazon. The Lead will be responsible for a small portfolio of robotic products and accountable for supplier and supply chain strategies, product cost roadmaps, enabling rapid NPI builds, and ensuring a successful ramp to mass production. They manage their products from concept, through development, to scaled deployment. They work with senior product and engineering leaders to drive appropriate trade‑offs between commercial vs. technical constraints, risks and goals. Key Job Responsibilities
Lead cross‑functional supply chain team dedicated to supplier and supply chain design, sourcing and logistics decisions, and execution for robotics products from concept, through development, to scaled deployment. Act as single point of contact for program resources to communicate supply chain decisions and progress, provide feedback on supply chain implications of program decisions and changes, and support financial planning and capital approvals for the program. Work with Robotics leadership to ensure partnership between Robotics Supply Chain, hardware engineering, operations and program teams on commodity and supplier selection, cost performance trade‑off analysis, cost road‑map development and execution, and enabling rapid product development stages, and delivering an effective path to scaled deployment. Responsible for definition and approval of the Product‑level Supply Chain Strategy documents, including identification of critical components and suppliers, product cost roadmap to meet payback targets, definition of capacity plan and associated sourcing and tooling requirements, supply chain risk assessment & mitigation plans. Work with sourcing in developing negotiation strategies for categories which impacts the product to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with strategic suppliers pertaining to Amazon Robotics products supporting the priority programs as driven by the Operating Plan (OP). Work with GCMs on managing overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability development, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, and cost and quality improvements. Develop roadmap to achieving NPI and GA total cost targets (TCO), including make‑vs‑buy analysis and value engineering opportunities. Ensure non‑cost goals (Sustainability, Supplier Development, Cost Savings) are met and supported by the product specific supply chain strategy. Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Maternity and Parental Leave Options Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) Plan Basic Qualifications
5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level Experience managing programs across cross‑functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical discipline (Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain management will be considered with 3+ additional years of technology focused supply chain work) 5+ years of experience in technical and commercial sourcing environment in a high volume manufacturing operations 5+ years of direct experience in supplier/supply chain management Experience in Global supply chain, commercial/vendor management, technical product development Experience working with technical teams (HW engineering, applied science, etc) on new product development Knowledge of basic supply agreement construction; understanding of key contracting provisions/requirements Experience with Microsoft Office Working knowledge of applicable industries, robotics, semiconductors, consumer electronics, electric vehicles, or similar Preferred Qualifications
Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements Master’s degree in technical discipline and/or Business Administration Familiarity with world‑class sourcing methods and tools Exceptional ability to solve problems and coordinate with global team members Extensive negotiation experience with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction Excellent written and verbal communications skills Ability to be innovative in issues related to strategic sourcing, vendor relations, quality assurance and the associated measurement systems Excellent analytical skills (i.e., cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection) 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 $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/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. Job ID: A3066675 Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Distribution, Supply Chain, and Engineering Industries: Software Development
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Amazon Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. Amazon Robotics has locations in the greater Boston and Seattle area, the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse teams come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots, mechatronic systems and pack automation solutions. Having our offices, labs, test floors and factories all co‑located means that we can design the hardware, write the code, test, build and watch it all come to life. This allows us to innovate quickly and on limitless ideas. Current advancements are underway in autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more. The Amazon Robotics Supply Chain provides strategic sourcing for a portfolio of robotic technologies and is responsible for delivering new products by enabling the right suppliers and technologies, and getting the right materials at the right cost to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. It is a fast‑paced operation that works cross‑functionally with teams across Amazon and is driven by data and metrics. We are seeking a Robotics Supply Chain New Product Lead - Tech to tackle the most critical, technologically advanced products at Amazon. The Lead will be responsible for a small portfolio of robotic products and accountable for supplier and supply chain strategies, product cost roadmaps, enabling rapid NPI builds, and ensuring a successful ramp to mass production. They manage their products from concept, through development, to scaled deployment. They work with senior product and engineering leaders to drive appropriate trade‑offs between commercial vs. technical constraints, risks and goals. Key Job Responsibilities
Lead cross‑functional supply chain team dedicated to supplier and supply chain design, sourcing and logistics decisions, and execution for robotics products from concept, through development, to scaled deployment. Act as single point of contact for program resources to communicate supply chain decisions and progress, provide feedback on supply chain implications of program decisions and changes, and support financial planning and capital approvals for the program. Work with Robotics leadership to ensure partnership between Robotics Supply Chain, hardware engineering, operations and program teams on commodity and supplier selection, cost performance trade‑off analysis, cost road‑map development and execution, and enabling rapid product development stages, and delivering an effective path to scaled deployment. Responsible for definition and approval of the Product‑level Supply Chain Strategy documents, including identification of critical components and suppliers, product cost roadmap to meet payback targets, definition of capacity plan and associated sourcing and tooling requirements, supply chain risk assessment & mitigation plans. Work with sourcing in developing negotiation strategies for categories which impacts the product to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with strategic suppliers pertaining to Amazon Robotics products supporting the priority programs as driven by the Operating Plan (OP). Work with GCMs on managing overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability development, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, and cost and quality improvements. Develop roadmap to achieving NPI and GA total cost targets (TCO), including make‑vs‑buy analysis and value engineering opportunities. Ensure non‑cost goals (Sustainability, Supplier Development, Cost Savings) are met and supported by the product specific supply chain strategy. Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Maternity and Parental Leave Options Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) Plan Basic Qualifications
5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level Experience managing programs across cross‑functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical discipline (Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain management will be considered with 3+ additional years of technology focused supply chain work) 5+ years of experience in technical and commercial sourcing environment in a high volume manufacturing operations 5+ years of direct experience in supplier/supply chain management Experience in Global supply chain, commercial/vendor management, technical product development Experience working with technical teams (HW engineering, applied science, etc) on new product development Knowledge of basic supply agreement construction; understanding of key contracting provisions/requirements Experience with Microsoft Office Working knowledge of applicable industries, robotics, semiconductors, consumer electronics, electric vehicles, or similar Preferred Qualifications
Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements Master’s degree in technical discipline and/or Business Administration Familiarity with world‑class sourcing methods and tools Exceptional ability to solve problems and coordinate with global team members Extensive negotiation experience with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction Excellent written and verbal communications skills Ability to be innovative in issues related to strategic sourcing, vendor relations, quality assurance and the associated measurement systems Excellent analytical skills (i.e., cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection) 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 $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/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. Job ID: A3066675 Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Distribution, Supply Chain, and Engineering Industries: Software Development
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