Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Have you ever wanted to be part of a team who is building industry changing technology? Amazon’s Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Are you looking to create value for millions of customers by helping to develop creative assets for Kuiper? Do you want to work at a company where you are the owner, where you are encouraged to build, and where you have the autonomy to push boundaries? Do you have a passion for design and a desire to bring delightful, cutting-edge products and services to life in an entirely new way? This describes your daily journey. Are you ready? Then join us on Project Kuiper.

Do you get excited by aerospace, space exploration, and/or satellites? Do you want to help build solutions at Project Kuiper to transform the space industry? If so, then we would love to talk!

Key job responsibilities

The Kuiper team is looking for a Logistics Manager - Outbound Transportation to design, implement and lead processes, systems and the external supply chain to manage domestic and international outbound freight and third-party logistics services.

The ideal candidate has experience in global logistics, trade compliance, operational experience, has great business acumen and judgment, analytical abilities, written and verbal communication skills, and most importantly, a proven record of implementing scalable logistics programs. They will have a bias toward data driven decision making, be comfortable with ambiguity and juggling multiple projects, be able to think big and creatively (while paying careful attention to detail), and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.

Specifically, in this role you will:

Own and lead all Kuiper outbound and third-party logistics programs
Work with Manufacturing Operations and Inventory Management to develop and implement the Kuiper inventory and logistics processes, systems and controls
Scale logistics capabilities and capacities to meet Kuiper objectives with increasing volumes
Work with Export Control and Global Trade Services to design processes and systems to ensure regulatory and trade compliance
Select and manage internal and external third party freight and logistics suppliers
Extract insights from data and be able to communicate appropriate triggers and actions
Exhibit a constant passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience
Influence supplier selections and engineering design decisions to factor sustainable quality
Influence supplier investments in continuous improvement to improve results at continually lower costs and risks
Prepare and provide data driven reviews to management with a focus on optimizing the supply chain for expediency and security
Represent Kuiper Supply Chain on cross-functional initiatives.

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.

A day in the life

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious and earn trust. At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people.

Work/Life Balance

Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems design and wireless systems.

We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

4+ years of relevant experience in industry and/or academia.
4+ years of experience in transportation, supply chain operations or logistics
3+ years of experience managing third party logistics providers
3+ years of experience managing and developing teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Be comfortable with ambiguity and curious to learn new skills
• Curious to learn in depth about both technology and our customers
concepts, and pushing your comfort zone.
• An effective multi-tasker who navigates a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with grace and efficiency.
• Experience with inventory management, inbound/outbound, and warehousing
• Experience with global trade compliance and supplier compliance auditing