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Form of workHave you ever ordered a product on Amazon websites and when the box arrived wondered how you got it just as promised, what it cost Amazon, and what kinds of systems & processes must be running behind the scenes to power the whole operation?
In the NA Direct Fulfillment (DF) team our wildly important goal is to exceed the expectations of all our customers by ensuring that their orders, no matter how large or small, are delivered as fast as feasibly possible, safely, on time, in full...every time. To do this, we have to continually innovate in our supply chain, plan for, design and manage our evolving transportation and Vendor networks.
The Program Manager, will work with the NA and other Regional DF teams to develop and integrate products, create processes, and build mechanisms that continuously improve the Customer Experience as measured by the Speed and Accuracy metrics, and also improve the Vendor's ease of doing business and growth opportunity with Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
This role's scope will include conducting and interpreting analytical deep dives into Vendor data and metrics to develop strategy, improve performance, and grow volume. The PM will coach team members though the application of data-driven action planning, utilization of self-service resources, and implementation of mechanisms. The PM will measure and communicate the results of your programs to stakeholders to ensure we are deploying meaningful and measurable actions focused on long-term outcomes. Finally, the PM will directly outreach to vendors to root-cause and execute scalable solutions to improve performance.
A day in the life
-Directly outreach to vendors to root-cause and execute scalable solutions to improve delivery accuracy and speed for our largest marketplace, North America.
-Work with Product, Tech and other Ops stakeholders to contribute to development of processes and new launches
-Manage, execute and report to leadership by owning a specific program with scope and impact across North America
-Conduct deep dives using various data analytical methods to derive meaning from data and present to senior leadership through formal document with proposed next steps
-Act as reputable thought partner for various stakeholders to validate business opportunities by thorough business understanding and analytical knowledge
-Through controlled trials and pilots, develop programs to be automated by working cross-functionally with Data engineering and Product teams
About the team
The North America Direct Fulfillment is a fast growing, dynamic team responsible for driving operational excellence and growth for an alternative fulfillment channel shipping directly from the Vendor to the Consumer. We strive to make everyone on and associated with the team feel welcome and have fun together.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Bellevue, WA, USA | Nashville, TN, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- 2+ years of data analysis experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations, supply chain, transportation logistics
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of vendor management experience
- Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
- Knowledge of statistical concepts, sampling techniques, hypothesis testing, probability etc.
- Ability to understand and execute statistical analysis tools and methodologies
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 $59,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
