.HW Commodity Specialist II, InfraOps Planning & SourcingJob ID: 2817203 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. We work on challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we're looking for talented people who want to help.You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. Experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS' Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!We are seeking a supply chain manager with expertise in planning and developing innovative solutions to manage spares planning. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of parts and data required to meet business needs across various data centers within the Americas. This position focuses on managing exception orders, proactively identifying and closing operational gaps, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize processes and improve overall supply chain efficiency.Key Job ResponsibilitiesException order management:- Place and manage exception orders for parts to address supply shortages or forecast/target misses.- Monitor stock levels and demand forecasts to proactively identify potential gaps and ensure timely replenishment.Proactive Gap Closure:- Collaborate across functions (logistics, data center operations, procurement, and planning) to identify and address gaps in part availability, part movement, or data accuracy.- Develop strategies to close gaps by aligning resources and optimizing workflows to prevent future disruptions.Cross-Functional Collaboration and Process Streamlining:- Work closely with internal teams to review and improve existing workflows, driving process efficiencies that enhance part movement and replenishment