At Amazon delivering great experiences for our customers is top priority. The Production Planning Team ensures Amazons Fulfillment Centers have robust and cost optimal labor plans while constantly innovating in a number of areas aimed at improving our customers experience. We are looking for a passionate analytical and technical person to work with us on innovating and improving our processes on behalf of our customers across different geographies. If you are someone who has shown success in analyzing diving deep in complex data streamlining and identifying process improvement opportunities and pioneering new ways to do things wed like to talk to you.
A PPT Program Manager will be expected to influence network level strategic decisions through partnering with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess both an analytical background that enables them to support network planning and demonstrate the ability to think broadly and strategically about operational initiatives. This role requires scoping and creating project plans developing processes monitor and control execution and communicating to senior management on status risks and process changes.
Key job responsibilities
Develop indepth understanding of processes tools data and teams involved; and define best practices for cross functional teams.
Understanding of analytical simulations and assessments. Must be able to quickly understand the business impact of the trends and make decisions that make sense based on available data
Work with planners to improve planning processes based on analysis and trends or new tech features testing and implementation
Communicating complex analysis and insights to stakeholders and business leaders both verbally and in writing.
Participate in global operational and production planning initiatives and project roll outs to cater to growing business needs
Propose develop and promote process improvement and standardization across all sites in the network
Ensure transparent and consistent reporting of status progress impact and risks; ensure appropriate action is taken to minimize impact and mitigate risks
The position involves remote communication via Amazon Technologies with colleagues and teams in EU/AMET/AU/worldwide
1 years of program or project management experience
1 years experience working cross functionally with tech and nontech teams
Degree in mathematics statistics computer science engineering economics or related field
Familiarity with Supply Chain Management concepts e.g. forecasting planning and optimization
Must be an independent problem solver that can make high quality judgments and decisions quickly with excellent organization skills
Excellent communicating skills coupled with ability to comfortably and confidently present to all levels within the organization
Experience in quantitative research or analyses utilizing SQL Advanced Excel and Access or similar skills
Experience in requirement gathering and ability to write clear and detailed requirement document
Analysis experience in Advanced Planning & Optimization Systems or Enterprise Resource Planning Systems with the ability to influence technical teams to achieve the right technical solutions
Some programming experience is a plus to automate tools whenever appropriate
Basic/Working knowledge of Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques preferred
Deep understanding of Distribution and Manufacturing Resource Planning
Experience with performance metrics process improvement and Lean techniques Ability to work successfully in a dynamic ambiguous environment
Ability to closely work with operational role finance and planning leaders to manage leadtime capacity and optimize the impact of labor on supply position throughout the entire supply chain
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