Sr. Economist- Returns Planning, WWRR- Economics Intelligence
Sr. Economist- Returns Planning, WWRR- Economics Intelligence
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Amazon is committed to exceeding customer expectations. In the Returns and Recommerce organization we seek to improve customer satisfaction with the items they buy on Amazon provide new value for our customers and reduce costs to drive the holistic business flywheel. We are seeking a Senior Economist with deep expertise in forecasting methodologies to join the Returns and Recommerce organization to develop new data-driven solutions to support critical decision-making in this rapidly scaling team.
We have an opening for an economist with background in Forecasting Macroeconomics & Finance field that can successfully interpret and forecast Amazon Returns and Recommerce business dynamics. This role is well suited for economists with research experience in: macroeconometrics and/or empirical macroeconomics; time-series econometrics; forecasting; financial econometrics and/or empirical finance; and the use of micro and panel data to improve and validate traditional aggregate models.
You will be expected to develop new techniques to process large data sets address quantitative problems and contribute to design of automated systems in R&R and around the company. The economics community at Amazon has grown tremendously in the past few years economists in Amazon R&R partner with economists company-wide to tackle some of the hardest problems at Amazon.
As part of the R&R organization youll partner closely with Science Product Tech and Program teams to design innovative solutions to organizational and business problems communicating highly complex findings to multiple audiences. You may come from any one of a variety of econometric backgrounds but you must be comfortable with multiple modeling techniques be able to acquire new techniques with practice and be willing to show flexibility in finding the right technique to match the research problem. Our economists will be comfortable with both ambiguity and autonomy and excel at investigative analyses.
Key job responsibilities
- Conceptualize and lead global research initiatives in the Returns and Recommerce space
- Guide the technical approach for the design and implementation of successful models and algorithms in support of expert cross-functional teams delivering on demanding projects
- Conduct direct and coordinate all phases of research projects demonstrating skill in all stages of the analysis process including defining key research questions recommending measures working with multiple data sources evaluating methodology and design executing analysis plans interpreting and communicating results
- Functionally decompose complex problems into simple straight-forward solutions
About the team
The WWRR Economics Intelligence (RREI) team brings together Economists Data Scientists and Business Intelligence Engineers and Business Analytics experts to delivers economic solutions focused on forecasting causality attribution customer behavior for returns recommerce and sustainability domains.
- PhD in economics or equivalent
- Experience in analytics and applied economics
- Experience in developing and executing an analytic vision to solve business-relevant problems
- Experience in building statistical models using R Python STATA or a related software
- Experience in industry consulting government or academic research
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247600/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
We have an opening for an economist with background in Forecasting Macroeconomics & Finance field that can successfully interpret and forecast Amazon Returns and Recommerce business dynamics. This role is well suited for economists with research experience in: macroeconometrics and/or empirical macroeconomics; time-series econometrics; forecasting; financial econometrics and/or empirical finance; and the use of micro and panel data to improve and validate traditional aggregate models.
You will be expected to develop new techniques to process large data sets address quantitative problems and contribute to design of automated systems in R&R and around the company. The economics community at Amazon has grown tremendously in the past few years economists in Amazon R&R partner with economists company-wide to tackle some of the hardest problems at Amazon.
As part of the R&R organization youll partner closely with Science Product Tech and Program teams to design innovative solutions to organizational and business problems communicating highly complex findings to multiple audiences. You may come from any one of a variety of econometric backgrounds but you must be comfortable with multiple modeling techniques be able to acquire new techniques with practice and be willing to show flexibility in finding the right technique to match the research problem. Our economists will be comfortable with both ambiguity and autonomy and excel at investigative analyses.
Key job responsibilities
- Conceptualize and lead global research initiatives in the Returns and Recommerce space
- Guide the technical approach for the design and implementation of successful models and algorithms in support of expert cross-functional teams delivering on demanding projects
- Conduct direct and coordinate all phases of research projects demonstrating skill in all stages of the analysis process including defining key research questions recommending measures working with multiple data sources evaluating methodology and design executing analysis plans interpreting and communicating results
- Functionally decompose complex problems into simple straight-forward solutions
About the team
The WWRR Economics Intelligence (RREI) team brings together Economists Data Scientists and Business Intelligence Engineers and Business Analytics experts to delivers economic solutions focused on forecasting causality attribution customer behavior for returns recommerce and sustainability domains.
- PhD in economics or equivalent
- Experience in analytics and applied economics
- Experience in developing and executing an analytic vision to solve business-relevant problems
- Experience in building statistical models using R Python STATA or a related software
- Experience in industry consulting government or academic research
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247600/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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