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Form of workIMPORTANT NOTE:
- The Pathways program recruits externally only and internal employees are ineligible.
- Applying to this role will consider you for all US locations for Pathways.
- Annual Intern Pathways cohorts start between May and June 2024 for a 11-12 week internship, based on intern availability and university schedule.
EMPLOYEE REFERRALS:
- In order to protect candidate privacy, recruiters for Pathways are unable to share status updates for referred candidates. We ask that you connect with your candidate on this request.
- As we kickoff the January 2024 hiring season, there might be longer than normal wait times from when a candidate applies or is referred, to when they will be contacted by a Pathways recruiter.
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be scheduled starting in 2024.
- You will be notified via email if we have chosen to move forward with your application. You can also check your status any time in our application portal.
APPLICATION:
- The application process can take anywhere from 30-60 minutes. The first step in the application process includes an online assessment and a series of mini business-case simulations that allow you to learn more about Amazon
- Be sure to set aside an appropriate amount of time in a comfortable place with no distractions
- You will be notified via email if we have chosen to move forward with your application. You can also check your status any time in our application portal
- A cover letter is not necessary
AMAZON OVERVIEW:
At Amazon, we take pride in hiring and developing the best. We are excited to offer MBA and master's program graduate students the opportunity to launch big careers with limitless possibilities. Are you looking to become a leader in a global Fortune 100 company? Do you want to manage people, process, and technology in one of the most innovative operations environments on Earth? Would you enjoy the challenge of delivering a continuously improving customer experience to millions globally? If so, then the Amazon Pathways Operations program may be right for you.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Pathways is an Operations Leadership Development Program designed to rapidly develop talented MBA and Masters-level graduates with the skills needed to be Amazon General Managers, Directors and VPs. This is the opportunity to chart your own course. Pathways members are highly visible to senior leadership and have flexibility with changing roles, sites and geographies as we strive to create global leaders. Through a series of intense, progressively challenging opportunities in the core of our established operations network, we will stretch your leadership capacity to its full potential. The business lessons you learn and credibility you develop will benefit you over the rest of your career and prepare you for future executive leadership opportunities.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
This is a 11-12 week internship (40 hours per week) in one of Amazon's world-class operational warehouses. As an intern, you will own a project where you have the opportunity to apply your analytical skills sets to solve a real problem impacting the business. You will be presenting and delivering long term, scalable solutions that will have significant impacts to the business and customer experience. This project will immerse you into Operational processes and expose you to the end-to-end supply chain at Amazon. Interns will have visibility into what it would be like to manage large teams and work in a world-class logistic company. Upon completion of the internship program, your performance will be evaluated. Your performance evaluation, along with role availability, will determine your opportunity to join the full-time Pathways program in 2025. Internships are available in select regions.
LOCATIONS & PLACEMENT:
- The position will be located in a fulfillment center, sort center, delivery station, or other warehouse environments
- Must be willing to relocate at time of hire (position location is most heavily weighted on business need but will also consider individual location preference)
EXPECTED HOURS & ENVIRONMENT:
- This position is demanding; hours may fluctuate with seasons and changing environments
- Expect to work weekends, holidays, and/or overnight shifts with anticipated overtime
- Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours
Key job responsibilities
- Interact with senior leadership to think broadly about solutions to the most complex business and operational challenges
- Engage in continuous improvement projects throughout the course of the program
A day in the life
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign opportunities based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded contributor.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA
