Ship cost supply chain Manager, North America Direct Fulfillment

Have you ever ordered a product on Amazon websites and when the box arrived wondered how you got it just as promised what it cost Amazon and what kind of systems & processes must be running behind the scenes to power the whole operation
In the NA Alternative Fulfillment (AF) team our wildly important goal is to exceed the expectations of all our customers by ensuring that their orders no matter how large or small are delivered as fast as feasibly possible safely on time in time. To do this we have to continually innovate in our supply chain plan for design and manage our evolving Transportation and Vendor networks.
The Supply chain Manager will work with Ops Product and Tech teams to develop and integrate products create processes and build mechanisms that continuously improve the ship cost while also improving the Vendors Experience of doing business with Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
Own the annual ship cost plan (OP1/OP2) for Dropship including goal-setting project identification and action plans with measurable targets
Identify and quantify cost reduction opportunities across carrier mix packaging zone optimization and mode selection
Deliver the annualized ship cost savings goal through data-driven initiatives
Develop and enforce SOPs for off-manifest management label compliance and carrier billing accuracy
Analyze cost-per-unit (CPU) cost-per-package (CPP) and cost-per-shipment metrics to identify improvement levers.
Create dashboards and automated reporting to track ship cost KPIs (CPU zone distribution carrier mix weight/dim accuracy)
Present performance updates to senior leadership team with clear narratives on what happened why and corrective actions
Partner with technology teams to scope and prioritize system enhancements that unlock cost savings
Coordinate with compliance and finance on billing disputes audit findings and accrual accuracy

About the team
The North America Alternative Fulfillment team is a fast growing dynamic team responsible for driving operational excellence and growth for an External Fulfillment channel shipping directly from the Vendor to the Consumer (Also referred to as Dropship). We have big plans to continuously improve the Customer Experience with a wider selection while being at benchmark for delivery accuracy and speed. Youll be working with a diverse team focused on driving growth and improvement while having fun!


Key job responsibilities
- Update leadership and the team on the strategic planning initiatives while also working with other Program Managers and the Daily execution team to provide strategy and guidance on how to minimize impacts to the Speed and Accuracy metrics.
- Work with Vendor and Carrier Performance Management teams as well as Capacity Management PM to build strategy around improving the Speed and Accuracy metrics and execute them short term and long term
- Work with Product Management on Product development and initiatives for automation
- Manage the analyses of daily weekly and monthly reporting of programs


About the team
The North America Direct Fulfillment is a fast growing dynamic team that works to create an alternative fulfillment channel shipping directly from the Vendor to the Consumer. We strive to make everyone on and associated with the team feel welcome and have fun together.

- 5 years of program or project management experience
- 5 years of supply chain experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership

- 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

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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 - 103900.00 - 148400.00 USD annually
USA TX Houston - 115400.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 115400.00 - 160000.00 USD annually