Amazon Intermodal (AZIM) is building systems and capabilities to ensure that we deliver our customers freight no matter how large or small as quickly accurately and cost effectively as possible. To meet this goal we are continually striving to innovate and provide bestinclass service levels while meeting our cost management and business goals.
AZIM will own 25K assets by EOY24. We are looking for a strong leader to own VP Goals for utilization of the assets and capacity management. This role will require you to work cross functionally and understand the longterm requirements of the all programs that leverage AZIM assets. This is a high impact and visibility role as it requires recommending the future build plans and the capital investment needed for AZIM capacity. As a part of the planning process you will be interacting with seniorlevel audiences (including directors and VPs) Program teams tech teams( MMPT) and Finance leadership mainly to get their alignment to the recommendation. The role will offer unique opportunity to develop the bestinclass middle mile network for the North American Amazon owned Intermodal network to deliver high quality customer experience while minimizing cost and improving fulfillment speed. Besides the planning side the role offers you to work on the Operations Research based planning tools and partner with research scientists to define new tools for capacity planning and minimizing costs.
Key job responsibilities
Deep diving the gaps within planning tools/products and partnering with Business Intelligence team to deliver high accuracy capacity planning models.
Lead strategic initiatives related to network capacity within Amazons various business units.
Concentrate on optimizing and managing the flow of assets within the supply chain network.
Balance supply and demand assess and improve the efficiency of fleet forecasts volume forecasts and network expansion.
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.
Work autonomously in an ambiguous environment seeking to understand business problems automation limitations scaling factors boundary conditions and reasons behind leadership decisions
Work with program managers business leaders and executive team to communicate and impact critical business decisions
5 years of program or project management 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
Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g. pivot tables & charts multiple criteria lookups nested logical/IF formulas data cleansing array formulas etc.
Masters degree or MBA in business operations human resources adult education organizational development instructional design or related field
5 years of Business strategy or NonTech Program Management experience
Experience in business modelling financial modelling or investment consulting
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/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.