DescriptionThe North America (NA) Transportation Network Design Team is accountable to the network design of Amazon's outbound fulfillment supply chain. This team is responsible for defining the connectivity and timing strategies that bring our customers' packages at the fastest speed and lowest cost possible. Our initiatives deliver on the solutions that power the physical fulfillment to millions of Amazon.com customers across the world.As part of the NA Transportation Network Design Team you will partner closely with other Amazon Departments such as Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Research Science in order to design network connectivity and timing that meets the needs of our customers. We will also look to you for evaluation and implementation of new processes that will improve our transportation network and planning systems. This position is specifically focused on supporting the modelling and optimizing of the OB fulfillment network.At Amazon, we strive to be Earth’s most customer-centric company where people can find and discover anything they want to buy online. We hire the world’s brightest minds, offering them an environment in which they can relentlessly improve the experience for customers. Innovation and creativity are built into the DNA of the company and are encouraged at all levels of employment. Every day we solve complex technical and business problems with ingenuity and simplicity. We’re making history and the good news is we’ve only just begun.Key job responsibilities
Develop financial models comparing different network design strategies
Provide support on long-term supply chain and capacity planning and forecasting
Provide analysis and recommendations for business lanes with quantitative justification
Provide day-to-day support during the rollout/implementation of newer systems/processes and gather feedback
Support complex ad-hoc analysis and recommendations
Publish weekly metrics reports in order for business teams (retail, transportation, fulfillment centers and customer service centers) to take proactive actions to improve customer experience
Support management team in metrics understanding and analysis
Map business requirements, understand business process, study and analyze workflows, design solutions and prepare functional specifications
About the teamThe North America Transportation Network Design Team's mission is to innovate the means in which customer orders flow from origin fulfillment to final mile destinations. We compare established baseline processes and flows to a series of alternatives to test new ways in which Amazon can deliver faster speed and lower cost for our customers. Our vision for the future is one where delivery speed scales faster than Amazon's catalog selection. We believe speed should be guaranteed through a resilient network design. We want you to help test and define what strategies will make this vision possible!Basic Qualifications
3+ years of program or project management experience
3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
2+ years of supply chain experience
Bachelor's degree
Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
3+ years of driving process improvements experience
Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.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.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $77,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $141,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
