Data Center Logistics Site Lead
About the role
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. Be a part of operating the world's largest cloud computing infrastructure.
Key job responsibilities
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained to support build and repair activities
- Receive parts, maintain inventory, and check-out parts as needed to Data center Technicians and Engineers
- Load and unload shipments and transport parts between different locations
- Keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of company
- Ensure that all billing associated with the Inventory supply chain is accurate, validated and ready for processing
- Assemble, address, stamp and arrange for the shipment of merchandise and materials
- Assist in daily scheduling of deliveries and pick-ups to and from production locations
- Understand all aspects of production, adhere to strict safety standards, maintain very high quality, and work on powered equipment (i.e forklift or cherry picker)
- Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safety of all work spaces
A day in the life
As the Logistics Site Lead, you will lead your team to maintain successful daily operations within your cluster. You will review incoming deliveries, track weekly priorities, and ensure all SLAs are met. You will contribute to your team's development through assisting in projects, providing development feedback on a 1:1, and drive projects and process improvements on your own. You will organize coverage needs with your cluster and assist the manager with organizing strategies to complete ongoing high-priority tasks.
About the team
The Logistics team is responsible for providing end-to-end inventory management services for server and network equipment used within the Data Center including: receiving, RMA, media handling, parts transfers, maintaining inventory stock profiles, customer service, mitigating upstream/downstream barriers, establishing/enhancing processes, and general safety and security of the buildings and teams within. IAD is comprised of 100+ Data Centers across eight clusters - Ashburn, Dulles, Herndon, Sterling, Chantilly, Stone Ridge, Manassas and Bull Run which are serviced by the Centralized Warehouse Operations (Reverse Logistics, Triage, Inbound, Outbound, and Transportation), Data Center Logistics (Remote Site), and Special Operations (ICQA, Project Management, and Analytics).
Basic qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of logistics operations experience
- 2+ years of shipping & receiving, inventory and warehousing practices experience
- Must be available to work weekend shift work
- Must have work authorization without employer intervention (Amazon is not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future)
Preferred qualifications
- Experience managing inventory in warehousing, retail or distribution setting
- Experience in transportation operations and industry knowledge
- Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system
- Knowledge of computer hardware components and operating systems
- Experience with computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience handling vendor relationships
Pay
USA, MD, Frederick - $29.00 - $50.00 USD hourly. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mental Health Support
- Medical Advice Line
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Parental leave