Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Network Innovation, Supply Chain Optimization
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking someone to help think about and support Amazon Japans further growth through delivery optimization.
Delivering orders as accurately and reliably as possible is what our customers expect from us. And exceeding these expectations by maintaining and improving delivery quality and speed within an increasingly complex and diverse business environment is key to our growth.
We aim to provide better purchasing experiences for Amazon customers by optimizing orders from various perspectives including delivery services speed and associated costs. This requires analyzing vasvast internal data understanding the current situation identifying challenges and continuously improving to enhance service while reducing costs.
The position were recruiting for is within the Supply Chain Optimization team which specifically focuses on delivery efficiency within the supply chain. The role involves planning and executing initiatives for further system and operational optimization and cost reduction opportunities. Therefore data analysis skills (Excel analysis and SQL) are essential for this position. You will also actively communicate with Finance Sales Transportation and other teams within Supply Chain to drive efficiency improvements.
We welcome applications from motivated individuals who want to drive business quickly and dynamically through data analysis not limited to those with supply chain (EC logistics production) experience.
Key job responsibilities
Data Analysis and Reporting: You will be responsible for analyzing various data and metrics and creating reports to share information with stakeholders. You must independently understand complex supply chain mechanisms and effectively deep-dive into vast amounts of data. This requires advanced comprehension and logical thinking skills.
Planning and Execution of Delivery Efficiency Improvements: Based on analysis results you will identify issues and plan and execute initiatives to improve shipping/delivery efficiency and reduce costs. You will manage projects while coordinating with relevant departments.
Planning Creation: Working collaboratively with Business Finance and Transportation departments you will create short-term and medium-to-long-term plans. You will consistently handle everything from creating plans based on the above analysis and understanding of future changes to explaining them to stakeholders.
System Improvements: Regarding planning systems you will serve as the point of contact until implementation by determining implementation priorities considering Japan-specific business context localizing specifications and coordinating with stakeholders while assessing impact on Japanese business operations.
A day in the life
Work Style
Flextime System with no core time - While the standard working hours are 8 hours per day working hours can be adjusted in consultation with your manager based on business needs and personal circumstances. We emphasize work-life harmony allowing for flexible arrangements such as shifting work hours to different times of day if daytime work is difficult due to personal circumstances.
About the team
Department/Job Category Introduction
Department: Supply Chain Management (SCM)/Middle Mile
Job Category: Project Management
Work Location: Tokyo Office
Amazon strives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. We provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race national origin sexual orientation disability age or other attributes. For individuals with disabilities please see: Bachelors degree
- 3 years of program or project management experience
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- English - Business Level - Facilitate meeting and read/write business documents.
- 3 years of driving end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- 3 years of driving process improvements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes project management and schedules
- Excited about working in a diverse group and contributing to an inclusive culture
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.
Delivering orders as accurately and reliably as possible is what our customers expect from us. And exceeding these expectations by maintaining and improving delivery quality and speed within an increasingly complex and diverse business environment is key to our growth.
We aim to provide better purchasing experiences for Amazon customers by optimizing orders from various perspectives including delivery services speed and associated costs. This requires analyzing vasvast internal data understanding the current situation identifying challenges and continuously improving to enhance service while reducing costs.
The position were recruiting for is within the Supply Chain Optimization team which specifically focuses on delivery efficiency within the supply chain. The role involves planning and executing initiatives for further system and operational optimization and cost reduction opportunities. Therefore data analysis skills (Excel analysis and SQL) are essential for this position. You will also actively communicate with Finance Sales Transportation and other teams within Supply Chain to drive efficiency improvements.
We welcome applications from motivated individuals who want to drive business quickly and dynamically through data analysis not limited to those with supply chain (EC logistics production) experience.
Key job responsibilities
Data Analysis and Reporting: You will be responsible for analyzing various data and metrics and creating reports to share information with stakeholders. You must independently understand complex supply chain mechanisms and effectively deep-dive into vast amounts of data. This requires advanced comprehension and logical thinking skills.
Planning and Execution of Delivery Efficiency Improvements: Based on analysis results you will identify issues and plan and execute initiatives to improve shipping/delivery efficiency and reduce costs. You will manage projects while coordinating with relevant departments.
Planning Creation: Working collaboratively with Business Finance and Transportation departments you will create short-term and medium-to-long-term plans. You will consistently handle everything from creating plans based on the above analysis and understanding of future changes to explaining them to stakeholders.
System Improvements: Regarding planning systems you will serve as the point of contact until implementation by determining implementation priorities considering Japan-specific business context localizing specifications and coordinating with stakeholders while assessing impact on Japanese business operations.
A day in the life
Work Style
Flextime System with no core time - While the standard working hours are 8 hours per day working hours can be adjusted in consultation with your manager based on business needs and personal circumstances. We emphasize work-life harmony allowing for flexible arrangements such as shifting work hours to different times of day if daytime work is difficult due to personal circumstances.
About the team
Department/Job Category Introduction
Department: Supply Chain Management (SCM)/Middle Mile
Job Category: Project Management
Work Location: Tokyo Office
Amazon strives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. We provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race national origin sexual orientation disability age or other attributes. For individuals with disabilities please see: Bachelors degree
- 3 years of program or project management experience
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- English - Business Level - Facilitate meeting and read/write business documents.
- 3 years of driving end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- 3 years of driving process improvements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes project management and schedules
- Excited about working in a diverse group and contributing to an inclusive culture
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Procurement
- Lawson
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- SAP APO
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- SAP ERP
- ERP Systems
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- MRP
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