Do you have what it takes to be a Supply Chain Operations Manager at Amazon? – JobGuppy
Summary:
In this episode, Mariana shares her experience working as an Operations Manager at Amazon in the supply chain management field. She discusses the daily activities, goals, and metrics of her role, as well as the skills and personality traits required for success.
Mariana also talks about the challenges she faced as a new leader and how she overcame shyness to develop her leadership skills. She provides insights into career progression, work-life balance, and income growth in the industry.
Mariana offers advice for job seekers and emphasizes the rewarding aspects of working in operations management.
Mariana’s Bio:
– Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management from the University of Houston.
– Started at Amazon and has now been there 5 years.
Career advice:
– Jump right in and try even if you are intimidated.
– Ask questions because you probably have more support than you realize.
– If you see something wrong speak up and help fix it.
– This can help maximize opportunities by gaining experience and learning at a faster rate.
Operations Manager Description:
- Main objective is just running the day-to-day operation.
- Meeting all of the site objectives and the key inputs like safety and quality.
- Developing team members.
- Managing supply chain disruptions.
- Forecasting and planning for peak business demands.
Educational Requirements:
- A Degree is not required to start at lower L1-L2 levels and then you can work your way up to L3 and above levels.
- You can start at L3-L4 levels with a Bachelors Degree.
- A Master’s Degree or MBA will help achieve L8 levels.
Certifications & Training:
Skills Needed:
- Coordinating large teams of people to meet productivity goals.
- High level of physical activity.
- Ability to react quickly to change.
- Work well across vertical and horizontal teams when disruptions occur.
Job Search Terms:
Potential Job Sites:
- Operations Manager job search on LinkedIn.com
- Operations Manager job search on Indeed
- Operations Manager Job Search on Amazon.com
- Area Manager Job search on Walmart.com
Income & Salary:
- Glassdoor is showing $70k – $110k over all industries
- From the interview, Mariana mentioned starting as an Amazon Area Manager around $50k
- Mariana references Amazon Operations Manager ranging between $110k to $140k
- Amazon L7-L8 Operations Manager may earn up to $300k.
- LinkedIn job search is showing $70k – $150k
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Podcast Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and Overview
- 01:30 Career in Supply Chain Management
- 03:19 Goals and Metrics
- 04:15 Daily Activities and Time Allocation
- 05:37 Skills and Personality Traits
- 06:32 Overcoming Shyness and Building Leadership Skills
- 07:32 Travel Opportunities
- 08:48 Other Roles and Opportunities
- 09:18 Setting Goals and Metrics
- 10:14 Problem Solving and Firefighting
- 12:34 Planning and Forecasting
- 13:58 Career Path and Progression
- 15:27 College Preparation and Degree Relevance
- 16:57 Math and Presentations
- 18:49 Choosing Supply Chain Management
- 19:46 Internships and Work Experience
- 20:12 Career Path and Progression
- 21:40 Enjoyment and Challenges
- 22:39 Work-Life Balance
- 23:35 Income and Salary Growth
- 26:30 Benefits of Additional Learning Credentials
- 27:29 Job Search and Recommended Companies
- 31:49 Job Titles and Job Search Platforms
- 33:45 Hiring Criteria and Skills
- 39:00 Leadership and Development
- 40:59 Degree Relevance and Career Progression
- 42:26 Inspiration and Advice
- 43:42 Conclusion