Sr. Program Manager, Lastmile Planning, JP AMXL Network Planning

Are you excited to drive high-visibility strategic logistics and technology solutions Amazon Extra Large (AMXL) Japan is looking for a Sr Program Manager who continuously engages across business technical and operational teams to deliver bigger smiles for our customers.

At Amazon were working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and driven people. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute millions of products each year to our loyal customers. Amazon has great opportunities to pursue a career as a leader in Operations Planning & Management. We know that learning through experience is what transforms talented people into great leaders. Our roles are designed to accelerate the growth of leaders through challenging field experiences that stretch individual capability. Our operations environment presents the candidates with great challenges in dealing with front line management and driving scalable and continuous improvements across our Fulfillment Centers Supply Chain & Transportation execution teams.

As a Senior Program Manager Lastmile planning you will be the single-threaded owner of last mile planning and execution for AMXL JP a role where your strategic vision will directly impact how we deliver large items to millions of customers across Japan. As the driving force behind our last mile network evolution youll architect and execute the mid-to-long-term planning strategy that balances optimal productivity cost efficiency and operational excellence. This isnt just about managing a networkits about building the foundation for AMXL JPs expansion while establishing best-in-class cost structures that set the standard for the region.


Key job responsibilities
Network Strategy & Planning
Own mid-to-long-term last mile network planning for AMXL JP developing roadmaps that balance productivity cost efficiency and operational excellence
Drive multiple strategic initiatives to optimize network topology capacity allocation and delivery infrastructure across Japan

Network Optimization & Performance
Build and maintain a cost-effective operationally friendly network through continuous analysis and optimization
Establish plan-versus-actual tracking mechanisms to monitor performance identify gaps and implement corrective actions

Tool Implementation & Capability Building
Champion implementation of advanced planning tools and systems that enhance forecasting accuracy and operational decision-making
Improve planning capabilities by introducing new methodologies automation and data-driven approaches

Stakeholder Management & Execution
Serve as single-threaded owner for all last mile planning decisions and execution activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network strategy with organizational objectives and present recommendations to senior leadership

About the team
Amazon Extra Large (AMXL) JP team is a single threaded organization that owns Amazons end-to-end Heavy & Bulky (H&B) logistics network with our willing and equally customer obsessed partners offering shipping service & support for consumers and companies in a safe reliable seamless standardized and sustainable way that surprises and delights our customers. Our delivery partners are experienced in H&B deliveries providing special handling services such as Room of Choice Delivery Installation/Assembly and Recycling/Haul-Away.

Our team is made up of a diverse group of individuals across operations supply chain tech finance planning customer experience business intelligence and program management that work closely and collaboratively across Amazon to constantly improve and scale our operations always insisting on the highest standards and obsessing over delivering bigger smiles for our customers.

- 5 years of Business strategy or Non-Tech Program Management experience
- Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience in Business English skills both verbal and written

- 2 years of driving process improvements experience
- Masters degree or MBA in business operations human resources adult education organizational development instructional design or related field
- Excited about working in a diverse group and contributing to an inclusive culture

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