Network Planning Manager, EU AMZL Network Planning

DESCRIPTION

[This role can be based in Madrid, London, Munich, Paris, Milan]

At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online. The goal of Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is to build a world class last mile operation, exceeding the expectations of our customers by ensuring that their orders are delivered as quickly, accurately, and cost effectively as possible.

We are now looking to hire a passionate, dynamic, analytical, innovative, hands-on and customer-obsessed candidate to support network optimization. The Network Planning Manager act as the lead on driving network performance (quality, speed and cost) through projects and network initiatives, and will form a business partnership with first and middle mile stakeholders and operational AMZL Teams.

You will play a key role in developing and deploying network speed initiatives, delivering our vision to improve customer order cut offs and driving great customer experience, as well as in our cost out activities and asset utilization. A significant proportion of role will be identifying and implementing design and process solutions that increase the reliability and consistent delivery of end to end performance, removing defects from the pipeline and deliver a corresponding improvement.

The role will own the approval from senior functional leaders to enable strategies to improve performance and schedule cross-functional resource allocation efficiently and effectively. You will work closely with our Fulfilment Centers and Transportation functions and will be a natural self-starter who is comfortable supporting complex cross functional projects and action plans. You will have a true hands-on approach, the ability to generate solutions, strong process management skills, and be an effective communicator. This position involves regular communication with senior management on network performance, risks and time critical mitigation activities.

In order to be successful in this position, you need to be comfortable interfacing with senior stakeholders as well as driving various functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization. Keeping an open mind, sense of humor, drive and ambition will help you remain innovative in our culture. This will be an exciting opportunity for you to possess a high level of autonomy, drive real operational improvements while managing a variety of job responsibilities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent
• Experience in deep diving operational metrics and problem solving.
• Work experience in Project and Program Management
• Work experience within a network planning or logistics/operations management role
• Experience leading and interacting with cross-functional teams
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Fluent in written and spoken English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree, or equivalent
• Strong executive presentation skills
• Exceptional organization skills and ability to organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively and problem-solve
• Sound business judgment, proven ability to influence others, and strong analytical thinking skills
• Able to evaluate priorities appropriately, apt at resolving conflict and able communicates intentions clearly, delivering within time constraints

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