Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Do you pioneer? Do you enjoy breaking down and solving complex problems for the benefit of a quickly expanding customer base, focusing first on our customer and working backwards? Do you want to be part of a newly formed and growing organization that is designing and launching new business models across the world? If so, the Amazon Supply Chain team is looking for an experienced leader with a strong record of achieving results to build and operate a worldwide Amazon last mile delivery network.

We are seeking an experienced leader for an exciting opportunity to work in the last mile delivery space to drive topology, capacity planning and launching new last mile delivery operations. In this role you will deal with ambiguity, identify problem statements and develop innovative solutions to improve Customer Experience, reduce cost and create a best in class home delivery network. We make complex problems fun working backwards from our customers!

The transportation network encompasses all of the operations required to deliver worldwide shipments from our fulfillment channels to our customers. This role requires innovation, thinking outside the box, and deep understanding of the business. It also requires working with multiple business and technical teams across the company to drive continuous improvement and enhance performance.

Candidate must be effective in influencing senior leadership, product and technical partners, operations partners and other network planning partners to build scalable solutions. Cross-team coordination, project management and executive presentation skills are essential.

Are you the type of person who possesses an entrepreneurial drive, seeking to create, develop and integrate innovative solutions to deliver world class service to the customers? Come talk to us

Primary Responsibilities:
Middle Mile operations planning and inbound/outbound capacity planning
Weekly plan creation and supporting operational execution
Develop deep understanding of transportation planning and optimization tools
Own and drive transportation planning for new launches
Drive technology requirements to improve tools and processes
Own business goals to optimize customer experience and cost
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Completed Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Transportation Logistics, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in program management, logistics, operations, supply chain, transportation, or equivalent education/experience
Demonstrated experience leading and owning cross-functional programs
Demonstrated experience owning the design, implementation, and optimization of initiatives at scale
Experience with data mining and data analysis
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with analytical tools such as SQL, Tableau, or Microsoft Access

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

MBA/MS and work experience in dedicated project management highly desired
Practical application of program management methodology including PMP/Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen
Advanced knowledge of analytical tools such as SQL, Tableau, MS Excel, or Microsoft Access
Demonstrated ability working in an ambiguous environment
Experience handling changing priorities and using good judgment when working in stressful situations
Demonstrable problem-solving, mathematic, and analytical skills using data to drive decisions in a business environment
Demonstrated experience and proficiency in effective communication of goals and strategies across multiple leadership levels of an organization
Proven ability to influence internal/external stakeholders without authority to adopt new processes/initiatives
Executive level written and oral communication skills
High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple competing projects and priorities simultaneously
Demonstrated success in thinking strategically and executing methodically
Analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases
Demonstrated experience communicating data insights to others, including use of data visualization tools
Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding the product, our business and the competitive landscape

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