Senior Product Manager, Returns Optimization
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Job Location:
Bellevue, WA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 124500 - 206000
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Are you ready to revolutionize how Amazon handles customer returns Join Amazon Worldwide Returns & ReCommerce (WW R&R) as a Senior Product Manager and lead the transformation of our returns supply chain. You will create innovative solutions that bypass traditional return centers sending products directly to their final destinationmaking returns faster cheaper and more sustainable for customers and the planet.
At Amazon Worldwide Returns & ReCommerce we aspire to zero: zero cost of returns zero waste and zero defects. We are an agile innovative organization dedicated to making zero happen to benefit our customers company and environment. We constantly innovate to create long-term value at Amazon by investing in the future and focusing on the planet not just on the bottom line. WW R&R includes business product program data and software engineering teams who together manage the lifecycle of returned and damaged products.
In this role you will own the strategy and execution for our direct-to-disposition program working at the intersection of product innovation operations optimization and supply chain transformation. You will collaborate with product managers program managers software developers vendor managers and internal and third-party operations stakeholders to build solutions that fundamentally change how we process returns. You will have end-to-end visibility across the return supply chain and the opportunity to innovate on behalf of our customers at scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and execute the strategy for onboarding new partners with innovative capabilities configuring returns injections in the direct-to-disposition program
- Design and implement total recovery optimized logic at return creation to route returns efficiently to their final disposition
- Lead three-year planning and Operating Plan (OP) cycles setting the overall strategy for direct-to-disposition expansion
- Support worldwide parity by extending direct-to-disposition capabilities to European Union (EU) and emerging markets
- Optimize sortation operations for the direct-to-disposition program becoming the subject matter expert in evaluation and sidelining tools
- Lead the creation of removals and accounting workflows for direct-to-disposition inventory
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and contract adherence for smooth removals
- Drive sortation topology and capacity planning generating forecasts to expand the direct-to-disposition network
- Analyze and report the profit and loss (P&L) impact of the direct-to-disposition initiative to senior leadership
A day in the life
Your day will be filled with strategic problem-solving cross-functional collaboration and innovative thinking. Youll navigate complex return supply chain challenges design cutting-edge routing strategies and work closely with diverse teams to implement transformative solutions that set new industry standards.
About the team
The Worldwide Returns & ReCommerce team is transforming how Amazon handles returned and damaged products. Our mission is to achieve zero cost of returns zero waste and zero defectsan ambitious goal that requires innovative thinking and bold action. We are a diverse team of product managers engineers data scientists and operations experts who are passionate about sustainability and customer experience.
Our culture emphasizes experimentation data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration. We celebrate learning from failures and encourage team members to think big while diving deep into complex problems. You will work with colleagues who are committed to making a positive environmental impact while delivering exceptional value to customers and the business. We invest in our team members growth through mentorship learning opportunities and exposure to senior leadership.
- 5 years of product or program management product marketing business development or technology experience
- Bachelors degree in business administration finance economics computer science data science engineering or other related field
- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
- Experience with end to end product delivery
- Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product
- Experience owning technology products
- Masters degree or equivalent
- Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights
- Experience working across functional teams and senior stakeholders
- Experience in SQL
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 $124500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $206000/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.
At Amazon Worldwide Returns & ReCommerce we aspire to zero: zero cost of returns zero waste and zero defects. We are an agile innovative organization dedicated to making zero happen to benefit our customers company and environment. We constantly innovate to create long-term value at Amazon by investing in the future and focusing on the planet not just on the bottom line. WW R&R includes business product program data and software engineering teams who together manage the lifecycle of returned and damaged products.
In this role you will own the strategy and execution for our direct-to-disposition program working at the intersection of product innovation operations optimization and supply chain transformation. You will collaborate with product managers program managers software developers vendor managers and internal and third-party operations stakeholders to build solutions that fundamentally change how we process returns. You will have end-to-end visibility across the return supply chain and the opportunity to innovate on behalf of our customers at scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and execute the strategy for onboarding new partners with innovative capabilities configuring returns injections in the direct-to-disposition program
- Design and implement total recovery optimized logic at return creation to route returns efficiently to their final disposition
- Lead three-year planning and Operating Plan (OP) cycles setting the overall strategy for direct-to-disposition expansion
- Support worldwide parity by extending direct-to-disposition capabilities to European Union (EU) and emerging markets
- Optimize sortation operations for the direct-to-disposition program becoming the subject matter expert in evaluation and sidelining tools
- Lead the creation of removals and accounting workflows for direct-to-disposition inventory
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and contract adherence for smooth removals
- Drive sortation topology and capacity planning generating forecasts to expand the direct-to-disposition network
- Analyze and report the profit and loss (P&L) impact of the direct-to-disposition initiative to senior leadership
A day in the life
Your day will be filled with strategic problem-solving cross-functional collaboration and innovative thinking. Youll navigate complex return supply chain challenges design cutting-edge routing strategies and work closely with diverse teams to implement transformative solutions that set new industry standards.
About the team
The Worldwide Returns & ReCommerce team is transforming how Amazon handles returned and damaged products. Our mission is to achieve zero cost of returns zero waste and zero defectsan ambitious goal that requires innovative thinking and bold action. We are a diverse team of product managers engineers data scientists and operations experts who are passionate about sustainability and customer experience.
Our culture emphasizes experimentation data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration. We celebrate learning from failures and encourage team members to think big while diving deep into complex problems. You will work with colleagues who are committed to making a positive environmental impact while delivering exceptional value to customers and the business. We invest in our team members growth through mentorship learning opportunities and exposure to senior leadership.
- 5 years of product or program management product marketing business development or technology experience
- Bachelors degree in business administration finance economics computer science data science engineering or other related field
- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
- Experience with end to end product delivery
- Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product
- Experience owning technology products
- Masters degree or equivalent
- Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights
- Experience working across functional teams and senior stakeholders
- Experience in SQL
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 $124500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $206000/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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Quality Assurance
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Process Improvement
- Warehouse Experience
- Materials Handling
- Acquisitions
- Box Truck Experience
- Quantitative Analysis
- Quality Control
- Logistics
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