Senior Transport Planning Manager, EU Surface Transportation
DESCRIPTION
As a part of Scheduling team you will work on improving the process and solutions we use to create truck schedules delivering for our customers every day. The team operates in the very middle of a bigger process that starts with network planning and volume forecasting and goes all the way down until the truck is secured in specific place and time. In this framework you will identify opportunities to improve the way we schedule as well as work on initiatives to improve our planning accuracy, automation in execution and simplification of the scheduling process in Europe and the UK geographies. You will work with a variety of internal stakeholders, including Program Teams, Operations, Supply Chain and Forecasting, Tech and Science partnering to improve our planning solutions.
Successful candidate will have superb analytical skills, work extensively with data and KIPs, be clear in communication partnering with a wide range of stakeholders, always with an eye on the long-term vision and strategy, have previous experience working on complex tasks requiring end-2-end benefit evaluation. This role will provide you an opportunity to demonstrate your creativity, rely on your expertise decisions that will have a big impact in Amazon Transportation Service shaping the future of Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
- Create short- and long-term innovative solutions using data and research to address wider challenges in your organisation.
- Work alongside senior leadership to establish and prioritise cross-organizational improvement programmes, taking lead on them from start to completion.
- Lead strategic initiatives on behalf of the team based on organization priorites and vision.
- Enhance operational performance and influence change needed from Stakeholder teams.
- Work closely with Tech teams, Applied and research Science teams to support them in development of tools & tech solutions required to drive a change, assure they meet business requirements and support their launch.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert, supporting teams and contribuiting to reliable and trustful partnership with internal Stakeholders.
- Analysing complex data to explain KPIs performance and identify opportunities to achieve higher targets.
- Communicate findings and proposals in a clear and compelling way verbally and in written.
A day in the life
As a Senior Transport Planning Manager you will drive and manage the implementation of creative, data-driven change in Amazon, leading improvement projects and initiatives. You’ll use strategic thinking to define and implement an efficient project plan.
Senior Transport Planning Managers have significant responsibilities, and you will deal with complex challenges with creativity, innovation, and leadership. With a responsibility extending beyond process improvements, you could also contribute to improving other areas of the business, like diversity, equity, and inclusion.
About the team
Surface Transportation Scheduling team plays a key role in creating an accurate plan for road transportation in the entire EU and UK Linehaul network. It is our purpose to create scalable solutions that define where, when and how many trucks will be needed to deliver billions of packages to our customers punctually, fast and as the lowest cost possible.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in complex problem solving, and working in a tight schedule environment
- Experience leading process improvements
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including: pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of SQL at an intermediate level, including: compile queries, subqueries, aggregation/grouping, data modification, etc.
- MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
- Relevant experience in a supply chain, logistics, e-commerce, or transportation planning role
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