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DescriptionAs Program Manager, Supply Chain, you will own and drive the full supply chain program u2014 from strategic sourcing and supplier development through demand planning, inventory management, and materials fulfillment for production. You'll serve as the strategic program leader connecting engineering, manufacturing, and our contract manufacturer, ensuring parts are available, suppliers are performing, and the business has the visibility it needs to make informed decisions. This is a high-impact program management role at a critical stage of the company's growth. Key job responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Procurement - Own vendor selection, qualification, and onboarding for new components and materials across mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical categories - Negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQs, and contractual terms with suppliers - Identify and qualify alternate/secondary sources for critical and sole-sourced components to reduce supply risk - Partner with engineering during NPI to drive component selection toward supply-resilient, cost-effective, and readily available parts - Manage supplier relationships, scorecards, and performance reviews Demand Planning & Inventory Management - Develop and maintain demand forecasts in collaboration with product, engineering, and leadership; translate forecasts into material requirements and procurement plans - Manage inventory Levels to balance availability against carrying cost and obsolescence risk - Track and communicate parts availability status, shortages, and risk to production schedules; drive resolution of critical shortages Production Materials & CM Coordination - Serve as the primary supply chain interface with the contract manufacturer u2014 coordinating materials planning, consigned vs. turnkey decisions, and kitting - Monitor supplier on-time delivery and component yield; drive corrective actions for chronic performance issues - Support subassembly and system builds with real-time materials visibility and escalation paths - Own the end-to-end PO lifecycle from issuance through receipt and reconciliation Operations & Process Development - Build and scale supply chain processes, tools, and systems appropriate from concept to production u2014 including ERP/MRP setup or optimization - Lead cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, re-sourcing, and design-to-cost partnerships with engineering - Manage logistics and freight strategy for inbound materials and outbound finished goods About the team Fauna Robotics, an Amazon company, is building capable, safe, and genuinely delightful robots for everyday life. Our goal is simple: make robots people actually want to live and interact with in everyday human spaces. We believe that future wonu2019t arrive until building for robotics becomes far more accessible. Today, too much effort is spent reinventing the fundamentals. Weu2019re changing that by developing tightly integrated hardware and software systems that make it faster, safer, and more intuitive to create real-world robotic products. Our work spans the full stack: mechanical design, control systems, dynamic modeling, and intelligent software. The focus is not just functionality, but experience. Weu2019re building robots that feel responsive, expressive, and genuinely useful. At Fauna, youu2019ll work at the frontier of this space, helping define how robots move, manipulate, and interact with people in natural environments. Itu2019s an opportunity to solve hard problems across hardware and software with a team focused on making robotics accessible and joyful to build. If you care about making robotics real for everyone and building systems that are as delightful as they are capable, weu2019re interested in hearing from you.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 supply chain program, project, or automation related product management, or leading an implementation of a product - Experience managing and negotiating contracts and vendor relationships - Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities - Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems and BOM-driven planning processesPreferred Qualifications- Experience in trade compliance, customs operations, customs brokerage, supply chain, logistics or similar - Experience in an environment where supply chain systems and processes were built from the ground up - Background in NPI supply chain support u2014 DFM feedback, AVL development, cost modeling - Experience with commodity management across categories such as motors, sensors, custom extrusions/castings, and electronics Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at . USA, NY, New York - 127,200.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually