Program Manager, Fulfilment Network Planning
DESCRIPTION
The Fulfilment Network Planning Team (FNP) of the Amazon Japan Operation is looking for Program Managers. Amazon conducts business with “the richest product selection on the planet” and “being the company that values customers the most on the planet.” as mission. The customer experience provided by Amazon has the three pillars of product lineup, low price, and convenience, and we are expanding our business by realizing these customer experiences through continuous improvement activities and the creation of innovations. Amazon is looking for experienced people who can contribute to this business. FNP is a central team launched in 2021 to support the rapid expansion of Amazon's logistics network. We have more than 100 locations, including the Fulfilment Center (FC) and External Fulfilment (EF), which are the cornerstones of the Operation business. We are continuously improving in terms of operation cost while we maintain the delivery speed and we lead the execution. The Program Manager in this position is responsible for important programs to manage and operate the FC/EF Network more efficiently as a member of the PLEX (Planning and Execution) of the FNP team.
Key job responsibilities
[Program Manger's Important Responsibilities]
・Conduct short-term production meeting
・Reducing the operation cost in short(3months), medium(6months) and long-term(1~3years) each.
・Further improving the accuracy of short-term demand forecasting.
・Planning daily shipment in each sites and leading execution during normal period as well as peak season.
A day in the life
[Working style] ・Flextime ※ Standard working hours 8 hours/day and business hours is 9-18 (also consider personal circumstances). Working at office is required for 3 times per week(may change later on).
About the team
This position works as a member of the PLEX (Planning and Execution) team within Amazon Japan's FNP team. Our team is in charge of a wide range of tasks, from short to long-term ranges, so that we can operate our ever-expanding Operation Network more efficiently, and we are making improvements day by day so that we can deliver products with a rich selection of products, sufficient inventory volume, and quick delivery speed to our customers. Amazon aims to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. We provide equal recruitment and selection opportunities without discrimination based on race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other attributes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Business Level Japanese and English proficiency
- MS Excel advance level (data visualization using functions, Pivot Table, Power Query, VBA experience)
- Over 3 years of project management experience involving various challenges
- Over 3 years of process improvement experience using data/metrics
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience reporting results to senior leadership on an ongoing basis
- Stakeholder management experience involving multiple and varied levels
- Basic SQL skills
- Be positive about contributing to an inclusive culture and working in a diverse group.