Logistics Specialist - Inventory and Supply Chain Management

Logistics Specialist

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. 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.

Amazon is looking for self-driven, well organized professional to aid with the inventory and fiscal processes related to our Data Center Operations in India.The location for this job to be discussed, as there may be opportunities in several India locations.

We are looking for someone to liaise with our suppliers and internal teams. Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous, very detail oriented, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.

You will be expected to manage Data Center public and confidential documentation and communication. Align with financial and inventory management teams. Respond to queries from internal and external Customers. You should have good understanding of financial processes, be expert with Microsoft Office and proficient with wide range of computer applications, such as Remedy, Wiki or Oracle Financial Applications. Ability to self-educate and achieve goals without external support is also important. We will expect you to document update and publish new processes.

Ideal candidate will be interested in computer technologies with a strong drive to learn new skills. Inventory Management experience is essential. You will be responsible for gathering data, generating, publishing and presenting metrics in variety of areas.

The base location for the candidate could be Mumbai or any other city and the candidate may be required to shift base.


Key job responsibilities
Logistics Specialists are expected to understand all aspects of transportation, shipping and receiving as well as inventory control, adhere to strict safety standards, maintain very high quality, and be willing and able to work on material handling equipment (i.e Pallet Jack).

Completing manual tasks, such as assembling, addressing and arranging for the shipment of materials, handling incoming shipments, unpack boxes and verify contents
Load and unload large equipment utilizing pallet jacks
Maintain accountability of in-stock components as well as receive and process inbound shipments
Assist with ongoing requests to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained and distributed to all locations to support build and repair activities
Working with the Logistics Manager, create plans to optimize the flow and delivery of parts through their lifecycle; tracking inventory locations and movement.
Working closely with Datacenter Operations Technicians to fulfill parts and equipment deliveries quickly and accurately
Working with Procurement teams to ensure that inbound equipment orders are complete and delivered to appropriate Data Center Locations.
Regular and ongoing communications with vendors to resolve issues and help them understand our business requirements necessitates a high-level communicator.
Support an environment that operates 24/7
Receive parts, maintain inventory, and check-out parts as needed to Data Center Technicians and Engineers
Load and unload shipments and transport parts, racks, and equipment between different locations, including localized driving of a variety of transportation vehicles
Handle sensitive/classified client materials
Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts
Occasionally work is in an office environment

A day in the life
Position works in-person at a site location
Data entry and resolving questions from peer organizations
Maintain up-to-date metrics dashboards and or excel spreadsheets and will create reports for internal and external customer and management as required.
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
Frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment
Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance
Push or pull heavy objects into position
Work in a noisy environment
Stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods of time
Occasionally be exposed to cold or hot weather
Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts
Noise level varies and can be loud
This team will be working overtime as needed by the business
Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations:
o Push or pull heavy objects into position
o Work in a noisy environment
o Commitment to a culture of safety
o Must be able to shift priorities without friction


About the team
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Basic Qualifications

- Experience as a logistics professional supporting inventory cycle counts, shipments, maintenance, stock control functions and reverse logistics
- Experience with computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Diploma/ Graduation or higher in Supply Chain or Logistics discipline

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in logistics
- 1+ years of experience in inventory and warehousing management with the ability to meet physical demands of the role.

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