Supply Chain Manager, Produce Distribution, Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS) Logistics

About the role

The Supply Chain Manager will lead the development of next-generation perishable distribution processes, focusing on produce. The role aims to reduce quality degradation and increase speed in the supply chain, particularly addressing issues related to case-pack minimums and multi-day dwell times.

Responsibilities

• Define how produce flows through the network with minimal quality degradation and maximum speed
• Define each-break processes in a cross dock model end-to-end, collaborating with Whole Foods Market and Food Safety teams on handling standards, organic labeling compliance, and cold chain requirements
• Identify and introduce new equipment to the network, such as packaging materials and tote types, to ensure produce arrives without quality degradation
• Partner with tech to implement associate-facing tooling, including pick instructions, sort logic, and container assignments
• Inform the longer-term DC cross-dock strategy, defining operational aspects, changes to vendor delivery frequency, DC throughput design, and integration with network design
• Work with Retail, Finance, and Operations partners to define supply chain, network design, and operating models for the produce distribution network of the future
• Develop repeatable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials that can be scaled across sites
• Collaborate with in-stock, category, and operations partners to test new distribution processes

Requirements

• 3+ years of program or project management experience
• 3+ years of supply chain experience
• Experience working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams
• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
• Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: 3+ years of program or project management experience, 3+ years of supply chain experience, experience working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams, experience using data and metrics to drive improvements, experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
• Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years of driving end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience, 3+ years of driving process improvements experience, experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization, experience building processes, project management, and schedules, Master's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field

Benefits

Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings options, paid time off, and parental leave. For more information, visit here.