Senior Network Planning Manager, Emerging countries Network Planning

DESCRIPTION

We’re seeking an experienced Network Planning Manager to lead strategic initiatives for our Emerging Country Network Topology Planning team. To lead supply chain planning and process automation initiatives, design and optimize multi-year network topology across multiple countries

and Manage network topology and strategic planning for countries / regions including Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Middle East, Turkey, South Africa, Singapore, and emerging markets

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with global Supply Chain professionals, Technology teams, Engineers, Operations teams, Finance teams, and Business leaders
• Design cost-efficient supply chain networks that optimize customer experience
• Define requirements and solutions with cross-functional teams
• Drive strategic initiatives and best practices adoption
• Provide regular updates to senior management on status, risks, and opportunities

Required Skills:

• Strong stakeholder management abilities
• Advanced critical thinking and analytical skills
• Excellence in project management
• Executive communication capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in data analysis and solution development
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

The ideal candidate will excel at analyzing complex information, partnering with diverse teams, and delivering innovative solutions while balancing multiple priorities.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead long term strategic Network planning initiatives that meet cost optimization and speed acceleration goals.
• Partner with country teams to develop long term solution for next 3-5 years planning horizon.
• Communicate and drive long term initiatives, actively work to remove bottlenecks and create scalable mechanisms and use Supply Chain knowledge to influence process enhancements.
• Effectively influence stakeholders without having direct authority. Drive clear, precise, and regular communication with stakeholders to include ongoing project/program status via monthly and quarterly planning reviews.
• Proactively identify gaps and opportunities in the process while partnering with established markets teams to benchmark the best practices to drive implementation and adoption for emerging countries.
• Contribute to mid to long-term planning, process standardization and development of innovative solution for new and existing emerging countries.
• Around 25% annual travel to respective countries to connect with local partners and learn the local operations.

About the team

The Emerging Country Long term Network Topology and Supply Chain Planning team works to optimize multi-year and multi-echelon network topology strategy, along with Supply Chain planning processes for nine emerging countries. Team scope includes Network planning of Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Middle East (AE, KSA, EG), Turkey, South Africa and Singapore, with additional new countries to come with further international expansion.

Amazon Benefits:

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we’d still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Network Capacity planning and Long term planning
• 5+ years of owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including: pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc.
• Strong Verbal and written communication

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree Supply Chain Management or Operation Management
• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
• Experience with Six Sigma/Lean, Statistical data analysis, network modeling and Operational Excellence
• Ability to write SQL/Python queries and use BI Tools like Tableau/Power BI.
• Knowledge of how a fulfillment center, and transportation network is designed and operated
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Strong bias for action; ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and create a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, and dynamic environment

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t 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 $103,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,400/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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