DESCRIPTION The Amazon Corporate Security (ACS) team is seeking for a Supply Chain Accountability Manager for its Prototype Security Compliance team to spearhead inventory management programs in support of Amazon's Kuiper program. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing inventory control procedures at various locations worldwide, supporting program Kuiper goals. Project Kuiper aims to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide broadband network connectivity to un-served and under-served communities globally. This role will have a global reach, responsible for inventory control at all Kuiper facilities and Third-Party locations including contract manufacturing and critical suppliers worldwide. In this position, the Supply Chain Accountability Manager will have regular engagement with Kuiper Security and key stakeholders to identify risks within the supply chain. To be successful in this position, the candidate must have a deep understanding of brand & intellectual property protection, product lifecycle stages, supply chain and an ability to identify, track and influence performance indicators. This position requires a strong level of ownership and the ability to partner with multiple internal and external stakeholders, operate independently and with little supervision. This position will require onsite attendance within Amazon Corporate Offices as well as direct onsite support at Amazon 3rd party locations.
This position will report to the Kuiper Prototype Security Manager.
Key job responsibilities
oAccountability for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Mass-Production (MP) inventory control
oDevelop and implement inventory control procedures to optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
oMonitor inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies between inventory records and physical inventory.
oConduct regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
oCollaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand for critical components.
oImplement best practices for inventory management.
oContinuously evaluate and improve inventory control processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy and reduce losses.
oTrack and document all instances of non-compliance at AMZ Kuiper Facilities and 3rd Party locations.
oWork cross functionally with peers in Legal, Hardware, Supply Chain Ops, Trade & Compliance, EHS, and Security to establish scalable Prototype Security standards
oDevelop, draft and publish policies and standards related inventory control procedures for the global prototype security program.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA BASIC QUALIFICATIONS ·Proven experience and success involving inventory control, brand protection, intellectual property protection and audit management.
·5+ years of experience in Security
·5+ years leading & conducting audit programs
·Ability to work on-site and in an office location
·Domestic Travel (20-40% of time)
· International Travel (20% of time)
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
