Logistics Specialist
Amazon
Logistics Specialist
Amazon
Sells products online and rents cloud computing
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of the data centers that power AWS. As a Logistics Specialist on the Data Center Materials team in Kuala Lumpur, you'll help keep our data centers supplied with the hardware and materials they need to run reliably for our customers.
In this role, you'll manage the flow of materials across our KUL sites, including receiving, storing, tracking, and shipping servers, racks, cables, optics, and spare parts. You'll keep inventory records accurate, run cycle counts, and work with vendors, carriers, and internal teams to make sure parts arrive on time for rack deployments and repairs. You'll also help with inbound and outbound shipments, customs documentation, and the disposition of decommissioned equipment.
This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. You'll spot problems early, take ownership of fixing them, and look for ways to improve how we work. You'll work closely with Data Center Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams, and build skills in data center logistics and inventory management along the way.
Key job responsibilities
Receive, inspect, store, and ship data center hardware and materials
Maintain accurate inventory records in our inventory systems and run regular cycle counts
Track orders and shipments, and follow up with vendors and carriers to meet delivery timelines
Prepare shipping and customs documentation for inbound and outbound shipments
Support rack deployments and repairs by making sure the right parts are available onsite
Handle disposition of decommissioned and defective equipment according to AWS standards
Follow safety, security, and compliance procedures at all times
Identify process gaps and suggest improvements to make the team more efficient
A day in the life
This role is based onsite at a data center. A typical day includes:
Receiving inbound shipments: unpacking, checking contents against purchase orders, updating inventory systems, and staging parts for distribution
Fulfilling part requests from Data Center Technicians and Engineers, and moving equipment between locations
Entering data, updating inventory records, and answering questions from partner teams
Keeping metrics dashboards and spreadsheets up to date, and preparing reports for internal and external customers and management
Scheduling deliveries and pickups to and from production sites
Checking inventory-related invoices for accuracy before they're processed
Keeping accurate records of all items that come into and leave the facility
Adjusting quickly to changing priorities to support operational needs
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in supply chain management, engineering, business management or other relevant field. Fresh graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel or similar tools for tracking and reporting data
- Clear written and verbal communication in English
- Able to work onsite in a data center, including lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and standing or walking for long periods
- Familiar with computer hardware components (such as servers, cables, and optics) and operating systems
- Understanding of shipping, receiving, and customs clearance processes
- Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills, with the ability to handle several priorities at once
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Amazon runs the largest online store in the United States and rents cloud computing to businesses and governments through Amazon Web Services. AWS pioneered renting computing power over the internet, and Amazon built its own delivery network to get orders to customers quickly. Shoppers buy from Amazon and from independent sellers on its store, and Prime members pay a subscription for fast free shipping, streaming video and music, and other perks. AWS rents out computing power, storage, databases, and AI tools so companies can run software without owning servers, and Amazon also makes Kindle e-readers and Echo speakers with the Alexa assistant. Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994, and it is based in Seattle, Washington.
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