DESCRIPTION

In this role, you will work directly with government customers, engineering teams, and operational stakeholders to execute and document strategies to provide KGS with optimal suppliers, pricing, flexibility, quality, and delivery performance. In addition, this role will oversee the delivery logistics on a global scale to include inventory and property management of both Government and commercial assets.

You will work in a collaborative, analytical, and fast-paced environment and must be comfortable interacting with highly technical cross-functional teams. The candidate must have strong business judgment, dive deep into data, and be comfortable with processing tactical actions such as on-boarding vendors. Candidates must be able to Multi-task different business operation tasks within Amazon, commercial industry partners, and Government customers. The best candidates will have deep understanding of prioritization and task completion.

Key job responsibilities
• Oversee the tactical implementation of KGS’s supply chain risk management plan.
• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives and achieves sustainable relationships with suppliers.
• Own KGS vendor management. Develop spend strategies, identify potential suppliers, analyze supplier capabilities, select suppliers and determine prices, terms, and conditions of agreements; including managing daily purchasing activities to enable efficient and timely execution of engineering design, build, and test activities
• Work with engineers on procurement strategy and Bill of Materials to ensure preferred vendor selection in accordance with customer requirements.
• Be responsible for execution and review of the KGS Business System modules for logistics, inventory, and property management.
• Be a business partner to Professional Services leadership team and executives, providing insights to help shape the strategy of the business
• Provide strategic guidance to area leadership teams, bringing deep knowledge of supply chain processes, logistics, inventory and property management best practices.
This position is in Northridge, CA. Some travel, both domestic and international, will be required.

Security Clearance: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, so you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– At least 5 years of MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) and/or inventory management experience required
– Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years working in operational supply chain management and/or logistics management
– At least 5 years experience with delivering on Supply Chain and Property via FAR/DFAR requirements.
– At least 5 years experience preparing and delivering state of the business documents and presentations.
– At least 5 years demonstrating the ability to execute and document business operations. Track, document, and enforce compliance procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– 10+ years of experience with Aerospace and Defense Government portfolio.
– 10+ years of Excel experience and strong analytical skills required to organize, logically analyze, and pursue solutions to various supply chain challenges including but not limited to spares/attrition strategies, obsolescence, technology refresh for support equipment, and supply chain risk management
– Demonstrated experience managing suppliers and supply chain logistics for space application technologies including EEE components, materials, subsystems, and associated test equipment
– Demonstrated experience proactively recognizing a challenge or problem and working with a variety of teams and data sources to diagnose the problem and recommend solutions.
– Manage end-to-end logistics and acquisition actions.
– Experience preparing and delivering state of the business documents and presentations.
– Experience operating with global customers both government and commercial
– Experience with DoD/IC/NASA projects.
– Experience with SAP, JIRA, Confluence.

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 $103,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,400/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.

USA, CA, Northridge