Description
Amazon Transportation Services (ATS) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated person to help develop a world-class logistics process that delivers goods on time at the best cost as part of our NAST-CX team. Our team contains subject matter experts on end-end transportation processes who identify and drive improvement opportunities across the Amazon network, and work with all teams in the organization to develop quality metrics and execute cross-functional projects.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Work cross-functionally across internal and external partner product/tech teams to affect network-level performance improvement by designing and implementing systems, metrics and programs that maximize compliance and performance. This includes completion of root cause analysis on defects, using data to drive new scalable activities.
• Influence design and development of incumbent strategic processes, products, and systems
• Work with program managers, business leaders and executive team to communicate and impact critical business initiatives
• Develop, implement, and govern KPI reporting for a portfolio of programs, providing visibility to the milestones and performance across all projects
• Establish and continually improve the consistency, predictability, and efficiency of the organization’s project delivery capability by providing leadership in best practices
• Engage other Amazon business units globally to share best practices and improve end to end outcomes for Amazon customers.
• Up to 25% travel required
Basic qualifications:
• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in math, engineering, science, operations, logistics, supply chain or related field
• 5+ years of progressive responsibility in transportation operations or related field
• Lean/Six Sigma experience Experience in writing SQL queries
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment when working in stressful situations
Preferred qualifications:
• Advanced degree/Master’s degree (Math, Engineering, Science, Business) from an accredited university
• Background in logistics and continuous improvement methodologies with demonstrated operations management skills
• As comfortable working on high-level strategy and design as they are rolling-up their sleeves and working on implementation
• Demonstrable problem-solving, mathematical and analytical skills using data to drive decisions in a business environment
• Champion ACES principles despite the pressure to deviate – regardless of the direction from which it originates
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in effective communication of goals and strategies across multiple leadership levels of an organization
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Atlanta, GA, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | Seattle, WA, USA
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of post-undergraduate and pre-Master's professional or military experience
Master's degree
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Lean/Six SigmaAmazon 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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $110,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $206,000/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.