Amazon Logistics Manager - Data Center Materials 

United States, Oregon 

169748931

As a leader, the most critical aspect of being a Logistics Manager is the successful development and coaching of those under them. An effective Logistics Manager develops strong individuals that know how to make the right decisions, improve organizational culture and to take responsibility when required. Logistics Managers evangelize Accountability and emphasize the importance of this responsibility in creating a strong culture of accountability throughout the entire organization. Logistics Managers ensure their teams understand the importance of their role, their expectations and how their success impacts the bigger picture. Logistics Managers demonstrate good judgment in how and when to escalate without damaging relationships. When confronted with discordant views, Logistics Managers are able to find the best path forward and can influence others to follow that path (build consensus).You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilitiesBuilding and executing productivity plans by reviewing work forecasts, determining productivity requirements, and partnering with other Logistics Managers to balance laborRemove roadblocks and obstacles for major initiatives
Ensure operational practices are fully compliant with legislation and policyCreating, managing, and supporting recognition and communication programs
Logistics People Leader- It is the manager’s responsibility to act as a logistics people leader by doing the following:Manage and drive staffing plans, schedules, quality initiatives, performance levels and process change initiativesA strong supporter of projects outside of day-to-day operationsHold regularly scheduled 1:1’s with a focus on personal developmentEnsure accountability and documentation on coaching opportunitiesOpening new requisitions and ensure bar is being raised with new internal hires
Process Improver- The manager shall be a champion of continuous improvement by:Proactively being a driver of process standardization and continuous improvement across the orgContributes to operational deployment plans outlining critical and best practice launch activitiesTeaching how to create documents, processes, tools and metrics that reflect outcomesConducts post-deployment evaluations to measure launch effectiveness (PDSA)
Audits- The manager will conduct monthly audits using a standardized checklistDesign and implement the risk assessment framework for the AWS transportation programManage overall compliance of the program
Research state/ local level fleet and driver regulations and ensure specific SOPs are in place.A day in the life• Logistics Managers think tactically by using expertise and high judgment to establish the right team structure to respond to customer needs and short business goals. They will make sure their team(s) are operating efficiently, meeting SLAs, and delivering results. They create a plans, communicate requirements, negotiate priorities, and define what success looks like across all levels.
• Logistics Managers will think strategically by using expertise and high judgment to establish goals in an area where the strategy for may not yet be defined. They set a vision, design a strategy, and achieve consensus on priorities that align with long-term business goals.
The Logistics Manager will ensure outcomes are auditable, decisions are data-driven, and work quality is measurable; and will use this to determine where to simplify or extend solutions for the best outcome.Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Work/Life BalanceMentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.