Compliance Specialist
Operations & Supply ChainPosted 13 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Compliance Specialist (Prototype Compliance Audit/Secure Destruction), Supply Chain and IP Security”
Posted 13 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Compliance Specialist (Prototype Compliance Audit/Secure Destruction), Supply Chain and IP Security”
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
| Base salary | US$80,000 – US$130,000 / yr |
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The Amazon Specialized Businesses Security (SBS) organization is searching for a Compliance Specialist for its Supply Chain and Intellectual Property Security (SCIPS) team. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.
This role is responsible for conducting device inventory audits, coordinating secure destruction operations and collection events, and managing vendor relationships, with a primary operational focus on Northern US. The successful candidate will operate independently, manage competing priorities across multiple sites and programmes, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
This role is based in Seattle, with support for business activities across the wider AMER region. This position will report to the Compliance Manager (SCIPS).
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and deliver an audit plan for device storage locations and destruction facilities in Northern US.
- Ensure audits and inspections are carried out in accordance with Amazon policies and procedures, with on-time and high-quality deliverables.
- Provide operational data metrics to the Compliance Manager (SCIPS) on a weekly basis, updating the destruction dashboard, project tracker, and budget tracker accordingly.
- Support the day-to-day operation and administration of secure logistics, particularly the physical security of prototype devices and materials pending destruction.
- Coordinate secure shipping and receiving with multiple vendors, ensuring correct labeling, handling, tracking, and packaging standards are maintained.
- Plan, coordinate, and provide operational support for prototype device collections in locations remote from the Prototype Security regional hub, liaising with key contacts from devices teams to advise and support as necessary.
- Conduct RFID/barcode scanning and Device Serial Number (DSN) reconciliation for prototype devices to ensure accurate inventory management before, during, and after destruction operations.
- Ensure contractual deliverables are met by third-party destruction and guard force vendors.
- Act as an ambassador for prototype device destruction and device tracking compliance in AMER, advising peers and customers with regards to policy, guidelines, and SOP.
- Generate and issue audit reports and findings of irregularities, discrepancies, and deviations from prescribed procedures.
- Proactively identify process gaps, propose improvements, and actively participate in team discussions.
- Support efforts for prototype security awareness and training.
- Perform other related duties as required.
About the team
About Amazon Security
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications (especially Excel)
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Can commute to the specified work site
- 3+ years of supply chain security, including management of third-party logistics providers, law enforcement, loss prevention, risk management, investigations or similar field experience
- Domestic and international travel will be required (~25% of time).
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand/walk for several hours a day and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach, all with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Experience in consumer electronics or technology sector
- TAPA, ASIS, CFE, Security+, CISSP or other professional security organization qualification or memberships.
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, Seattle - 80,200.00 - 130,100.00 USD annually