Strategic Supply Chain Manager I, Consumables
Amazon•Published 8 days ago•First seen 5 days ago
Amazon Mexico’s Consumables Retail team is looking for a data-driven, customer-obsessed, and results-oriented Strategic Supply Chain Manager (SSCM) to join our team.
As an SSCM, you will own the end-to-end supply chain strategy for a Consumables category (e.g., Beauty, Health & Personal Care). This role sits at the intersection of Retail and Operations, where you will optimize how we serve customers more selection, faster, and at lower cost.
You will partner closely with Vendor Management, Supply Chain Excellence, Operations, and Finance to deliver world-class availability and operational efficiency. You will lead cross-functional projects to simplify processes, reduce lead times, and eliminate inefficiencies. Success in this role requires a passion for continuous improvement, as you will be constantly identifying root causes, designing scalable solutions, and driving adoption across teams.
To thrive, you must combine analytical strength, operational understanding, and strong influencing skills to create alignment between business and operations priorities.
Key job responsibilities
Own the inventory strategy and health for your category, ensuring optimal in-stock levels while minimizing aged and excess inventory.
Collaborate with Vendor Managers on demand forecasting, product launches, and promotional planning to deliver growth while protecting operational capacity.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain Excellence to improve speed-to-customer, streamline inbound processes, and enhance fulfillment efficiency.
Lead cost-to-serve and efficiency initiatives, driving sustainable, scalable improvements to Amazon’s supply chain.
Use data and metrics to diagnose root causes, identify risks, and build long-term solutions that scale.
Influence cross-functional stakeholders to align strategies across Retail, Operations, and Finance, balancing customer experience, speed, and profitability.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, challenging the status quo and championing operational excellence.
About the team
Inclusive team culture
At Amazon we embrace our differences and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work Life Balance
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.
As an SSCM, you will own the end-to-end supply chain strategy for a Consumables category (e.g., Beauty, Health & Personal Care). This role sits at the intersection of Retail and Operations, where you will optimize how we serve customers more selection, faster, and at lower cost.
You will partner closely with Vendor Management, Supply Chain Excellence, Operations, and Finance to deliver world-class availability and operational efficiency. You will lead cross-functional projects to simplify processes, reduce lead times, and eliminate inefficiencies. Success in this role requires a passion for continuous improvement, as you will be constantly identifying root causes, designing scalable solutions, and driving adoption across teams.
To thrive, you must combine analytical strength, operational understanding, and strong influencing skills to create alignment between business and operations priorities.
Key job responsibilities
Own the inventory strategy and health for your category, ensuring optimal in-stock levels while minimizing aged and excess inventory.
Collaborate with Vendor Managers on demand forecasting, product launches, and promotional planning to deliver growth while protecting operational capacity.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain Excellence to improve speed-to-customer, streamline inbound processes, and enhance fulfillment efficiency.
Lead cost-to-serve and efficiency initiatives, driving sustainable, scalable improvements to Amazon’s supply chain.
Use data and metrics to diagnose root causes, identify risks, and build long-term solutions that scale.
Influence cross-functional stakeholders to align strategies across Retail, Operations, and Finance, balancing customer experience, speed, and profitability.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, challenging the status quo and championing operational excellence.
About the team
Inclusive team culture
At Amazon we embrace our differences and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work Life Balance
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.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English, and have the ability to take direction in English
- +2 YOE in supply chain, inventory management or project management experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of statistics or other analytical techniques
- Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
- Experience with SQL
- Experience in project management
- Experience working with technical and product stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize features, and influence product roadmaps
- 5+ years of with Excel experience