Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Project/Program/Product Management--Technical, Tech Infrastructure Prgrm Mgmt, Cloud Computing
PrincipalTechnicalInfraProgramManager,InventoryOptimization,S&OPPlanning
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“Principal Technical Infra Program Manager, Inventory Optimization, S&OP Planning at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Inventory optimization, Supply chain strategy, Operations management. Establish and lead strategic vision for inventory management. Drive transformational improvements in working capital efficiency, service”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve working capital efficiency; Improve service levels; Improve supply chain agility; Reduce excess and obsolescence; Lower carrying costs; Free working capital; Protect revenue; Deliver significant working capital improvements
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Data-driven decision making; Troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or related quantitative field, 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, inventory optimization, or operations research, 5+ years of experience designing and implementing advanced inventory optimization models, Demonstrated expertise in statistical modeling, optimization algorithms, and data analytics, Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive strategic decision-making through data-driven insights
Nice to Have
Master's degree or PhD in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or related field, Experience in technology, cloud infrastructure, or high-growth environments with complex, multi-echelon supply chains, Deep expertise in probabilistic forecasting, lead-time variability modeling, and service-level optimization, Experience with inventory optimization tools and platforms, Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or other analytical programming languages, Track record of delivering significant working capital improvements (e.g., greater than 20 percent inventory reduction) while maintaining or improving service levels, Experience with AWS infrastructure, data center operations, or hardware supply chains
What You'll Do.
Establish and lead strategic vision for inventory management
Drive transformational improvements in working capital efficiency
Design and implement advanced inventory optimization frameworks
Set end-to-end inventory strategy
service-level targets
inventory segmentation rules
Ensure tactical decisions align with business objectives
supply chain planning
Translate complex trade-offs into executable
and operationalize sophisticated models
Ensure demand forecasts
and exception signals
Enable data-driven inventory decisions at scale
Identify opportunities to reduce excess and obsolescence
Protect revenue through service-level adjustments
Select and configure optimization tools
Own KPI and metric frameworks
Operationalize processes that scale with AWS's rapid growth
Drive continuous improvement through experimentation
Implement governance frameworks
Ensure inventory decisions remain optimal
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Stakeholders across AWS Infrastructure; AWS Service teams
Communication Scope
Executive presentations
Process & Methodology
Program management, Strategic planning, Roadmap development
Full Job Description
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, 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. AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) is seeking a Principal, Inventory Optimization to establish and lead the strategic vision for inventory management across AWS's global infrastructure footprint spanning 105 availability zones, 33 geographical regions, and serving over 245 countries and territories. This role will drive transformational improvements in working capital efficiency, service levels, and supply chain agility by designing and implementing advanced inventory optimization frameworks that balance cost, capacity delivery, and customer availability. As the Principal of Inventory Optimization, you will set the end-to-end inventory strategy, defining policies, service-level targets, inventory segmentation rules, and lifecycle management frameworks, ensuring that tactical day-to-day decisions across procurement, material planning, and capacity delivery align with AWS's business objectives. You will bridge S&OP, supply chain planning, finance, demand forecasting, product, and engineering teams to t
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