Global Logistics Engineer, Global Transportation & Logistics (GTL)

Are you ready to solve complex opportunities related to end-to-end logistics operations Amazon is seeking an accomplished Global Logistics Engineer to champion operational innovation and build best-in-class logistics solutions across our global network.

This isnt just a job its an opportunity to redefine the boundaries of whats possible in logistics. As our Global Logistics Engineer you will be responsible for optimizing worldwide transportation warehouse topology distribution and supply chain processes spanning inbound outbound forward and reverse freight flows across globally to improve efficiency reduce costs strengthen compliance and support customer delivery requirements.

This role works cross-functionally with carriers brokers finance trade compliance IT procurement and regional logistics teams to ensure efficient operations. The Global Logistics Engineer partners across Global Transportation & Logistics (GTL) Global RAD Operations (GRO) Tech Supply Chain (TSC) and external logistics providers to turn data into action and deliver scalable transportation solutions.

This is an individual contributor role with significant informal leadership responsibility influencing decisions up and down our organization and across partner teams without direct authority. If you thrive on solving complex logistics challenges have a passion for operational excellence and want to make a tangible impact on a global scale this role is your gateway to redefining the future of logistics!

Why Youll Love Working Here

- Enjoy the resources of a global organization with the agility of a start-up
- Shape the future of supply chain operations in a rapidly evolving digital landscape
- Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry
- Benefit from Amazons renowned culture of innovation and customer obsession


Key job responsibilities
Data Analytics & Cost Optimization
- Build and maintain dashboards providing end-to-end shipment visibility across global regions.
- Identify quantify and implement cost savings through carrier rate analysis service optimization and process automation.
- Track ROI and develop insight-first narratives for leadership.
- Drive root cause analysis on logistics failures and corrective actions.
Process Improvement & Technology
- Consolidate fragmented workflows into unified systems.
- Support TMS improvements and champion AI/ML scripting and automation to eliminate manual processes and scale operations.
- Drive cross-functional projects from requirements through deployment managing timelines stakeholder alignment and risk escalation.
- Document SOPs and engineering standards for global use.

Network Design & Optimization
- Conduct quantitative analyses on network topology consolidation modeling and transportation efficiency to deliver data-driven recommendations for senior leadership.
- Model origin-destination flows mode mix (ocean air rail truckload LTL parcel inter-modal) and consolidation strategies to minimize landed cost.
- Provide feasibility analysis and cost modeling for new business opportunities to inform go/no-go decisions.

Carrier Strategy Compliance & Sustainability
- Support carrier sourcing onboarding rate analysis and performance management across all modes.
- Design processes supporting trade compliance customs Incoterms and dangerous goods regulations.
- Develop sustainability metrics aligned with Science Based Targets including Scope 3 emissions.

Global Collaboration & Business Requirements
- Collaborate across EMEA APAC LATAM and the Americas to align logistics standards processes and reporting.
- Author Business Requirements Documents translating operational needs into system enhancements and validate post-deployment results.


- Bachelors degree
- 4 years of supply chain experience
- 4 years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 4 years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- 4 years of program or project management experience
- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g. pivot tables & charts multiple criteria lookups nested logical/IF formulas data cleansing array formulas etc.)
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
- Experience with AI/ML technologies and their application to global logistics optimization

- Masters degree
- 5 years of driving end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- 5 years of driving process improvements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Knowledge of SQL at an intermediate level including: compile queries subqueries aggregation/grouping data modification etc.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at TN Nashville - 77200.00 - 115800.00 USD annually