Inventory Planner, Prime Air

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How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and-most importantly-safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what's to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos).

If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you.

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!

Are you inspired by solving supply chain challenges? Do you have a passion for driving operational excellence through process improvements and automation? We are seeking an experienced Inventory Planner to execute & help optimize inventory management processes, and partner across the organization to deliver for our customers.

Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon's ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Key job responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day inventory management tasks for drone manufacturing and site-to-site material transfers
• Monitor stock levels and execute replenishment orders based on established processes
• Communicate with internal customers regarding order statuses and discrepancies
• Maintain accurate inventory records by executing cycle counts and physical inventory checks
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with shipping carriers for inbound and outbound deliveries
• Arrange transportation for site-to-site transfers of inventory
• Escalate complex inventory issues to senior planners or managers
• Follow data entry protocols to ensure ERP system accuracy
• Update stock location and bin information in the ERP system
• Process goods receipts and issues in the ERP system
• Participate in system testing for updates and enhancements

A day in the life

Being a Supply Chain Manager for Amazon Prime Air involves lots of problem solving. You'll work with a number of teams to navigate challenges when situations impact our supply chain. You'll spend time resolving tactical issues and identifying improvement opportunities to move Prime Air towards achieving a large-scale, drone delivery service for our customers.