Description

Amazon Transportation Services (ATS) manages best-in-class surface transportation programs for our internal and external customers. ATS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to assist with weekly capacity procurement, capacity planning and metrics-based transportation improvements for over $500MM in spend in our Canada Middle Mile network. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team in a huge growth area for Amazon and this person will be at the forefront of it all!

An ideal candidate has a background in transportation and data driven problem resolution skills. Seeking someone who has the ability to pull and analyze data with ease, drive process improvements, standardize our processes and eliminate the root cause of defects within the current system. This job will require exceptional communication and interpersonal skills while having the ability to work independently in a high pressure environment and exercise sound judgment. The successful candidate will be proficient at identifying /solving or escalating complex logistics challenges and possess a bias to get things done and deliver results while functioning as part of a team.

Key job responsibilities

• Capture/collect weekly truckload capacity availability

• Compile list of carriers with additional capacity across the network and use to fill daily/weekly capacity shortages

• Deep Dive root causes of service failures and find sustainable resolutions

• Drive application and service compliance

• Continual, tactical communication with internal and external customers

• Pull, analyze, and summarize data from numerous sources

• Manage Key performance metrics to drive business results

• Identify and eliminate root causes of defects in order to drive efficiency in Amazon’s transportation operations

• Escalate problems to the relevant owners and teams and follow through on the resolutions to ensure they are delivered.

• Work within time constraints to meet critical business needs

• Excellent communication, both verbal and written as the ideal candidate will be required to convey updates on issues during daily/weekly reviews

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Atlanta, GA, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | Tempe, AZ, USA

Basic Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma

• Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)

• Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• 1+ years of program management, logistics, operations, supply chain, transportation, or equivalent experience

• 1+ years of management experience

• Experience with SQL

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. 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 $43,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $80,500/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.