Product Analyst, AMZL EU, Capacity Planning

Job title:

Product Analyst, AMZL EU, Capacity Planning

Company

Amazon

Job description

DESCRIPTIONThe goal of Amazon Logistics is to build a world class last mile delivery operation. Amazon aims to exceed the expectations of our customers by ensuring that their orders are delivered quickly, accurately, and in the most cost effective way possible.The Capacity Planning Team provides AMZL with safe, cost-optimal and flexible capacity solutions for operations at Delivery Stations. This role is based out of the London corporate office (LHR35, near LHR16).The Program Manager role will ensure we maximize value for out customers over the short, medium and long term. You would be part of an agile team, following a weekly sprint cadence to deliver technical work spanning analytics and platforms. You will use data and your stakeholder management skills to improve applications, and maintain services used thousands of times a day by internal supply chain teams.The ideal candidate is passionate about leveraging technology and data to deliver improvements to the business. They are tech-oriented and versatile, with understanding of key tech foundations like what is a database, what is a server or what is the cloud. Additionally, they have a strong delivery record and experience in driving cross-functional initiatives . They thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys the challenge of solving complex and ambiguous problems.This candidate will own defining and ramping programs to integrate new programs, business lines and delivery channels into the Capacity Planning cadence and processes. This will be achieved by driving change, documenting best practices, writing business cases, and becoming an SME in Supply Chain & Operations.You will gather business feedback, design solutions, and implement and execute the strategy end-to-end from inception to implementation. You will analyse gaps, iterate and improve future plans, while working across-functions and building key relationships to ensure that decisions and plans being made and execute, all come together for the benefit of the end customer and enables the AMZL operations to run as effectively as possible. You will challenge the unknown and strive for continuous improvement in key areas of our business.A successful candidate enjoys problem solving, is comfortable accessing and working with data from multiple sources, and is enthusiastic about partnering with other teams across the business to deliver results. You should have an internal drive to challenge the status quo, excellent analytical skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. You should be a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, naturally curious, and be involved in the details.Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include:Drive simplification & optimisation of key Capacity Planning metrics, to delight our customers on both performance and cost, by delivering projects to improve demand & supply planning, support systems and tools development
Identify and develop programs to address area of opportunity for standardisation and efficiency improvement within the end to end last mile supply chain
Engage and earn trust of operational leaders across EU Amazon Logistics to help drive standardisation of process and execution framework
Develop cross-functional relationships with first, middle mile, fulfilment and central teams to drive overall EU operations alignment
Partner with other technical and programs teams to facilitate the translation of business requirements into technology requests, and ensuring that Capacity Planning has access to the best in class management platforms
Implement a culture of continuous improvement through proven methodologies

BASIC QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree with experience in a program management role. · Strong leadership skills; experience leading large scale project or programs; owning weekly & monthly status reports and updates · Strong Project management and analytical skills; Ability to manage different programs at a network level to influence and obtain buy-in, and then drive execution, analysis and achievement of the right results. · Problem solving skills and the abilities to quantitatively analyse challenges, scope technical requirements, and effectively prioritise program deliverables · Excellent written and verbal communication skills with understanding of tech development processes and software lifecycle. · Proven track record for delivering results on large, cross functional, international milestone projectsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSTechnical background with studies in Engineering or Computer Science related fields with minimum 3+ years of relevant experience. Alternatively, proven tech-curiosity through hobbies or side-projects.
Up to date with the rapidly changing tech landscape (eg: latest frameworks and design patterns for web applications).
Can take ambiguous challenges and is not afraid of complexity
Experience with agile or similar program management methodologies. The team follows a Weekly lean agile sprint framework with only 3 ceremonies.
Proven track record in communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple business units and engaging with remote teams and external partners
Strong data manipulation background and ability to work with numbers on a daily basis; Experience with analysing large data sets
Ability and interest to work in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment with good judgment in stressful situationsAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.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.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.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 08:00:36 GMT

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