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Project Kuiper Materials Buyer/Planner

Have you ever wanted to be part of a team who is building industry changing technology? Amazon's Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

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.
• Recommend and establish optimal inventory levels based on approved exposure inventory along with production and engineering schedules based on material lead times.
• Coordinate material flows throughout production/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development.
• Manage and resolve issues regarding 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.

About the team:

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious and earn trust. At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people.

We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

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:

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

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 committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $55,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $120,500/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

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