Data Centre Logistics Manager, MEL Cluster (Melbourne)

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. The Data Center Logistics Manager partners with infrastructure teams and a wide array of Amazon stakeholders to manage communication, team metrics, and specific deliverables or milestones. The role demands urgency, sound judgment, and an ability to work autonomously while coaching and developing team members. Key Job Responsibilities
- Leading a team of Logistics specialists responsible for day‑to‑day Logistics operations.
- Ensuring the Logistics team operates with AWS principles of Safety, Security and High Availability.
- Coaching, mentoring and developing Logistics team members.
- Participating in cluster‑wide leadership activities, including projects, employee engagement, community engagement and strategic planning.
- Accountable for Stock Management, Reporting, and Process Improvements.
- Ensuring stock levels are optimally maintained.
- Maintaining effective processes that cause minimal disruption to customer workflows.
- Accountable for efficient and high‑quality receiving of incoming deliveries of parts for distribution to data centers.
- Processing Server Parts and Consumables.
- Overseeing outgoing deliveries for transfer of parts and consumables (PPE, tools, batteries, etc.).
- Managing Return Material Authorizations (RMA).
- Managing the process of returning failed parts to vendors.
- Handling warranty returns.
- Managing on‑hand inventory within each data center needed for break‑fix repairs.
- Daily auditing and cycle counting.
- Ensuring all 7S storage standards are met.
- Maintaining the highest level of inventory accuracy.
- Delivering and collecting spare stock.
- Transporting parts between warehouses and data centers, or data center to data center.
- Coordinating removal of waste and used equipment from AWS premises.
- Engaging with removal or recycling companies.
- Procuring packaging materials.
- Packaging equipment before final removal from the data center.
- Working with local AWS Environmental teams for region‑specific requirements. Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of supply chain operations and logistics experience.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the Melbourne metro area and surrounding suburbs.
- 5+ years of people management leading teams of 5 to 20 people. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience conducting sophisticated and creative analysis of complex data and translating the results into actionable deliverables, messages, and presentations.
- Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
- Experience working independently with minimal supervision.
- Understanding of data center industry concepts, technologies, issues and challenges. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. Acknowledgement Of Country: In the spirit of reconciliation, Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rthto