Logistics Specialist

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.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and resolving questions from peer organizations
• Ensure that all billing associated with the Inventory supply chain is accurate, validated and ready for processing
• Assembling, addressing, stamping and arranging for the shipment of merchandise and materials
• Assist in daily scheduling of deliveries and pick-ups to and from production locations
• Keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of company

Qualifications

• Experience as a logistics professional supporting inventory cycle counts, shipments, maintenance, stock control functions and reverse logistics
• Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered (Amazon is not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future)
• This position requires the successful candidate report to a site location
• Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to participate in primary responder rotation and provide after-hours support as needed
• Ability to work shift work that will include days/nights/weekends/holidays
• Traveling within the regional work area is required; must have a reliable personal vehicle and a valid driver's license, as company transportation will not be provided

Physical requirements

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 41+ pounds
• Working in cramped and/or elevated and/or noisy environments
• Bending, lifting, stretching, reaching, standing and walking for up to 8+ hours a day
• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation
• Willing and able to work on powered equipment (i.e forklift or cherry picker)

Preferred skills

• Experience managing inventory in warehousing, retail or distribution setting
• Familiar with waybills and shipping procedures with transport companies
• Ability to manage work and priorities through a ticketing system and coordination with Manager
• Familiarity with computer hardware components and operating systems
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Pay & benefits

• Starting pay: $26.73 - $46.82 USD hourly (USA, CA, Santa Clara)
• Starting Day 1 of employment: EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching
• Learn more about benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits