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Amazon Sr. Materials Program Manager, Product Operations in Sunnyvale, California
Description
The Senior Materials Program Manager (MPM) is responsible for the complete health of the Bill of Materials (BOM) financially as well as ensuring diversified continuity of supply for groundbreaking, highly integrated consumer products. This person has a business orientation and is responsible for working within the local and remote operations, engineering and software teams driving development, implementation and management of the product budget and Supplier Plan of Record (SPOR). This person is the business voice responsible for capturing, documenting and communicating financial exposures and supply risk and outlay as it relates to their product. They are involved throughout all stages of the product family's lifecycle to ensure Lab126 achieve all financial targets and qualified material availability through end-of-life. They will support weekly executive product line reviews outlining performance against budget, target and actual cost, as well as SPOR status.
Key job responsibilities
Work with engineering and the supply chain team to set program cost targets at a commodity level for your project.
Track the program actual costs versus target to identify program deltas and corrective actions to bring back on track.
Attend program new product introduction meetings to understand the cost implication of engineering and/or process changes as related to your product fully loaded cost targets.
Work with the OEM to set your product purchase order cost for the upcoming period.
Manage purchase price variance claims resulting from engineering changes, component obsolescence or forecast variance.
Drive the supply chain and operations team to provide detailed cost reduction forecast that enable you to meet and exceed your product goals.
Work with the Lab126 Management team to ensure predictable, accurate forecasts for your products.
Host weekly executive management cost reviews that deep dive through every aspect of your product cost.
Drive successful implementation of Supplier Plan of Record (SPOR) prior to transfer to sustaining team.
Collaborate with Contract Manufacturer, OEM Business Manager, Global Commodity Manager (GCM) and other key stakeholders to develop South East Asia (SEA) Supply chain strategy for your assigned product.
Once strategy is defined, work with CM and CM Suppliers, as well as internal stakeholders, including engineering, to drive execution prior to product transfer of product to sustaining team.
A day in the life
The Senior Materials Program Manager has a business orientation and is responsible for working within the local and remote operations, engineering and software teams driving development, implementation and management of the product budget and Supplier Plan of Record (SPOR). This person is the business voice responsible for capturing, documenting and communicating financial exposures and outlay as it relates to their product. They are involved throughout all stages of the product family's life-cycle to ensure Lab126 achieve all financial and supply chain.
About the team
Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo and Amazon Show. The Amazon Devices group delivers delightfully unique Amazon experiences, giving customers instant access to everything, digital or physical.
Basic Qualifications
6+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
6+ years of professional or military experience
Bachelor's degree
Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
Preferred Qualifications
Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.