Job summary
Be a part of operating the world’s largest cloud computing infrastructure. Amazon Web Services is seeking a bright, motivated and hard working individual for the Data Center Logistics Specialist position. The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines and a commitment to Operational Excellence.
The Logistics Specialist reviews data center inventory, in-bound shipments and ongoing demand to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained in all locations to support build and repair activities. Working with the Logistics Manager, they create plans to optimize the flow of parts through their lifecycle; tracking inventory location, movement, age, and turns. They work closely with Data Center Operations Technicians and Data Center Engineers to fulfill parts quickly and accurately. They work with Procurement and Hardware Engineering to source new parts and interface directly with vendors to process RMAs and receive replacements. They are responsible for accurate data entry and resolving questions from peer organizations.
The ideal Logistics Specialist will dive deep into data to understand everything about the data center asset lifecycle. They maintain up-to-date metrics dashboards and create reports for internal and external suppliers and management as required.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, logistics 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
Responsibilities are divided between manual and administration tasks, including:
- Coordination of all inbound/outbound deliveries, liaise with vendors, couriers/carriers, transportation and inventory planning teams.
- Receiving/shipping parts logically and physically, ensuring our Inventory management system is up to date and accurate at all times.
- Working closely with internal customers to fulfill parts quickly and accurately.
- Responsible for accurate data entry and resolving questions from peer organizations.
- Executing stock re-balancing through transfers between locations locally and globally, to ensure stock utilization and availability maximization of parts on each location.
- Responsible for Inventory management, regular cycle counts, customer-oriented storage space optimization, cleanliness, organization and safety of all workspace.
- Ad hoc analysis and projects based on business needs.
- Reverse Logistics; interface directly with vendors to process warranty parts returns and receive replacements.
Logistics Specialists are expected to understand all aspects of the production, adhere to strict safety standards, maintain high levels of quality and be willing to travel to support other locations within and outside the country.
- Please apply with an English version of your resume
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & 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.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
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