Maintenance Planner/Parts Coordinator, Amazon Leo
Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC · Washington, DC · Tech Ops Engineering
Full-time
About the role
Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
This role owns the end-to-end spare parts lifecycle for 1-2 Leo Satellite Manufacturing buildings, ensuring maintenance technicians have the right parts, at the right time, to sustain equipment uptime. The Maintenance Planner / Parts Manager operates within the Tech Ops job family and serves as the primary point of contact for parts ordering, receiving, storeroom management, and inventory optimization in support of preventive and corrective maintenance execution.
Key job responsibilities
Own spare parts ordering, receiving, put-away, and issuance processes across 1-2 buildings
Manage storeroom organization, labeling, and 5S standards to ensure rapid part retrieval
Establish and maintain min/max inventory levels based on equipment criticality and consumption data
Enter and maintain parts data in APM/CMMS, including BOM accuracy, lead times, and vendor information
Coordinate with vendors on purchase orders, delivery schedules, returns, and warranty claims
Support work order planning by staging kits and confirming parts availability prior to scheduled maintenance
Conduct cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies; drive root cause on variances
Assist in the creation of process improvement plans for parts management workflows
Provide process improvement feedback to site leadership based on operating experience
Coordinate with maintenance technicians and leadership to forecast parts demand for planned outages and projects
Support implementation CMMS system integrations related to parts tracking
Train less-experienced team members on storeroom procedures and inventory management SOPs
- 2+ years of experience in maintenance planning, parts/inventory management, or supply chain in a manufacturing or critical infrastructure environment
- 4+ years experience in a maintenance role
- Experience using a CMMS or EAM system (e.g., APM, SAP PM, Maximo) for work order and inventory management
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling
- Experience in data center engineering
- Experience with satellite, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with MRO procurement processes and vendor management
- Demonstrated ability to define requirements and manage execution of small projects independently
- Experience with inventory optimization techniques (ABC analysis, criticality-based stocking)
- Basic competency with data tools (Excel, reporting dashboards) to analyze consumption trends
- Ability to make software configuration changes or automate small tasks within inventory systems
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
USA, WA, Kirkland - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
This role owns the end-to-end spare parts lifecycle for 1-2 Leo Satellite Manufacturing buildings, ensuring maintenance technicians have the right parts, at the right time, to sustain equipment uptime. The Maintenance Planner / Parts Manager operates within the Tech Ops job family and serves as the primary point of contact for parts ordering, receiving, storeroom management, and inventory optimization in support of preventive and corrective maintenance execution.
Key job responsibilities
Own spare parts ordering, receiving, put-away, and issuance processes across 1-2 buildings
Manage storeroom organization, labeling, and 5S standards to ensure rapid part retrieval
Establish and maintain min/max inventory levels based on equipment criticality and consumption data
Enter and maintain parts data in APM/CMMS, including BOM accuracy, lead times, and vendor information
Coordinate with vendors on purchase orders, delivery schedules, returns, and warranty claims
Support work order planning by staging kits and confirming parts availability prior to scheduled maintenance
Conduct cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies; drive root cause on variances
Assist in the creation of process improvement plans for parts management workflows
Provide process improvement feedback to site leadership based on operating experience
Coordinate with maintenance technicians and leadership to forecast parts demand for planned outages and projects
Support implementation CMMS system integrations related to parts tracking
Train less-experienced team members on storeroom procedures and inventory management SOPs
Basic qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent- 2+ years of experience in maintenance planning, parts/inventory management, or supply chain in a manufacturing or critical infrastructure environment
- 4+ years experience in a maintenance role
- Experience using a CMMS or EAM system (e.g., APM, SAP PM, Maximo) for work order and inventory management
Preferred qualifications
- 4+ years of data center engineering experience- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling
- Experience in data center engineering
- Experience with satellite, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with MRO procurement processes and vendor management
- Demonstrated ability to define requirements and manage execution of small projects independently
- Experience with inventory optimization techniques (ABC analysis, criticality-based stocking)
- Basic competency with data tools (Excel, reporting dashboards) to analyze consumption trends
- Ability to make software configuration changes or automate small tasks within inventory systems
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Kirkland - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly