Regional Transportation Manager, AWS Cloud Logistics

The AWS APAC Transportation team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transportation Manager to own the transportation strategy and operational performance for one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. This is a high-visibility role responsible for setting direction across the region, driving large-scale Projects, and influencing senior stakeholders both inside AWS and across our logistics partner network all while raising the bar on service, cost, and safety in a rapidly scaling environment. An ideal candidate brings deep experience in transportation and logistics operations, a strong track record of leading through ambiguity, and the judgment to make data-driven decisions that balance long-term strategy with near-term execution. They have led complex vendor and cross-functional programs at scale, influenced without authority across senior audiences, and designed the mechanisms and processes that allow operations to scale sustainably. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to operate autonomously in a dynamic, high-growth environment are essential. Key job responsibilities STRATEGY & VENDOR LEADERSHIP • Own the regional transportation strategy and set the multi-year roadmap that supports short- and long-term business goals • Drive vendor operational excellence through data-driven metrics, and hold partners accountable to AWS standards for service, cost, and safety PROGRAM & AUTOMATION LEADERSHIP • Influence internal technical and product teams to prioritize and deliver multi-system process and tooling changes • Define and drive scalable, mechanism-based solutions that sustain continued regional growth and reduce manual effort • Set requirements and align agendas across internal and external teams, resolving competing priorities across senior stakeholders Basic Qualifications - 6+ years of related industry experience - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field - Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field - Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies - Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction - Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners - Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)