At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic initiatives to optimise our inbound supply chain network and improve efficiency.
- Company: Join Amazon, a global leader in innovation and technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of supply chain logistics and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in program management with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 134190 - 164010 $ per year.
We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Inbound Topology Program Manager (L6) to define and deliver the future state of our inbound supply chain network. This role sits within the Supply Chain Long Term Planning team and is responsible for shaping upstream topology across IXD (Inbound Cross Dock), SDC (Storage and Distribution Centers), and other inbound network initiatives.
You will own the strategic direction and end-to-end program management of initiatives that improve cost, speed, and scalability across the inbound network. This role requires strong ownership, deep analytical capability, and the ability to influence without authority across a broad set of stakeholders including Stores and Finance.
Key job responsibilities
- Inbound Topology Strategy
- Define and evolve long-term inbound network strategy across IXD, SDC, and emerging upstream models
- Evaluate trade-offs across inventory placement, transportation cost, and lead time
- Translate business growth plans into scalable, efficient inbound network designs
- Program Ownership & Execution
- Own end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional programs from concept through launch and stabilization
- Build and manage multi-year roadmaps, including milestones, risks, and dependencies
- Drive alignment across Supply Chain, Operations, Stores, Finance, Tech, and partner teams
- Analytical & Commercial Leadership
- Use data to identify opportunities, validate strategies, and drive decision-making
- Partner closely with Stores stakeholders and Finance teams to develop robust business cases, including financial modelling, scenario analysis, and ROI evaluation
- Balance customer experience, cost-to-serve, and inventory efficiency in all recommendations
- Establish metrics and mechanisms to measure network performance and program success
- Stakeholder Influence
- Influence senior stakeholders across multiple organizations without direct authority
- Lead decision-making in ambiguous situations with competing priorities
- Communicate clearly through written narratives and executive-level reviews
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Challenge existing inbound paradigms and identify step-change improvements
- Pilot and scale new inbound capabilities and operating models
- Build repeatable frameworks and tools for long-term network planning
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience in complex problem solving, and working in a tight schedule environment
- Experience working cross functionally with non-tech teams
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
Strategic Inbound Network & Topology Lead in Sydney employer: Amazon
At Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Data Centre Engineering & Operations Technician, you'll benefit from extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring your skills grow alongside our cutting-edge technology. Located in Australia, our facilities provide a supportive environment where you can thrive while contributing to the seamless operation of critical infrastructure.
