Principal Technical Program Manager, Inventory at Amazon
Principal Technical Program Manager, Inventory Details
March 19, 2019, 6:41 a.m.
Software Development
Seattle, Washington
Fulfillment Technologies (AFT)
Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) powers the physical engine at the heart of Amazon. AFT builds and operates software, hardware, and the processes that run the global network of fulfillment centers that move billions of units of inventory, employ tens of thousands of people, and ensure that customers get what they want when promised. We do this by building automated solutions to handle things that technology does well, while relying on people to handle things that humans do well. Our inventory management system is the authoritative source of information for billions of inventory units that Amazon holds in its Fulfillment Centers (FC), worldwide. As new inventory arrives at the FC, the system will route products to optimal locations within the FC based on space availability, customer demand and buying patterns. The system tracks the state of all items and their location, and will share the availability to upstream systems, to make the items sellable on the Amazon website. Based on a
· Experience developing and delivering on large-scale, cross-functional technical programs. · 8+ years of relevant work experience in Technical program and/or technical product management in a software applications environment. · Ability to effectively manage customer expectations and resolve conflicts that balance client and company needs. · Able to independently operate and lead through ambiguous in fast paced environment. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.