Sr Supply Chain Manager Transportation Planning North America Transportation Services

As a Senior Supply Chain Manager on the North America Transportation Initiatives Team you will focus on delivering a shortterm plan (planning and forecasting last mile transportation capacity) to be used by all Transportation Stakeholders across the North American transportation network. The Trans Planning team steers Amazons US Outbound (OB) Transportation network in the shortterm horizon to support optimized delivery of OB volume and own governance of such plans.

The role will require modeling experience (forecasting optimization) and making informed decisions using technology based tools for plan generation/validation. Sr Supply Chain Managers in this role provide guidance to planning teams across supply chain and steer the the US Outbound transportation network through an optimized volume allocation plan across 1P/3P carriers. The decisions taken in this role impacts the labor planning for Amazons supply chain operation. The objective is to build an optimized labor capacity plan and drive lower costtoserve.

Key job responsibilities
Optimize various facets of supply chain operations concentrating on optimizing and managing the flow of goods information or services within the supply chain network
Lead strategic initiatives related to network capacity within Amazons various business units
Balance supply and demand assess and improve the efficiency of distribution networks warehouses or logistics operations
Analyze and synthesize data to identify opportunities for enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency in network capacity
Define metrics develop program management mechanisms and invent/simplify processes to drive decisionmaking in complex network capacity situations
Collaborate with stakeholders across different functions influencing and facilitating agreements to achieve shared network capacity goals
Manage crossfunctional network capacity initiatives ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to lean philosophy at scale
Own a portfolio of crossfunctional programs related to network capacity driving performance improvement and efficiency in project delivery
Identify and deliver operational improvement opportunities in network capacity focusing on inventory management logistics strategy and transportation optimization
Monitor and optimize key network capacity metrics to ensure the smooth flow of goods or services through the supply chain network

5 years of program or project management experience
5 years of supply chain experience
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership

2 years of driving process improvements experience
Masters degree or MBA in business operations human resources adult education organizational development instructional design or related field
Experience in complex problem solving and working in a tight schedule environment

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.