Job Description
Description Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
The role has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support production and engineering schedules. Other responsibilities for the Buyer/Planner include managing inventory levels, supporting material/product level revisions, interacting/coordinating with suppliers on a variety of topics ensuring compliance and supporting other business functions as required.
Monitor status of open orders to ensure on-time delivery of all items ordered, including timely resolution, communication.
Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule and/or inventory changes.
Manage and resolve issues regarding Purchase Order (PO) to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned.
Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources and alternative supply options.
Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures.
Understand and comply with all FAR, DFAR, ITAR flow down requirements.
Understand and comply with all import/export requirements.
Use procurement systems like Coupa, SAP & E2Open for order management and delivery metrics.
Participate in Daily Deep Dive (DDD) meetings to report on procurement-related metrics
Basic Qualifications - 1+ years of experience in buyer/planner/material scheduler role working for a direct manufacturer
- 1+ years of relevant experience in industry and/or academia.
- 1+ years experience with procurement systems or financial applications
- 1+ years of experience in forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, inventory management or warehousing disciplines
- 1+ years of experience with metrics creation or data presentation Export Control Requirement
Preferred Qualifications - Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations
- Be comfortable with ambiguity and curious to learn new skills
- Experience establishing and employing demand-pull material planning methods
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $47,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $93,200/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Company - Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
Job ID: A3097615
Job Tags
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