EU Surface Transportation Planning Lead

vor 4 Wochen

Munich, Bayern, Deutschland Amazon TA Vollzeit

Role Overview
As a key member of the Scheduling team, you will enhance the methodologies and tools we utilize to formulate truck schedules that fulfill our customer commitments daily. This team operates at the intersection of a broader process that initiates with network planning and volume forecasting, extending to the point where trucks are allocated to specific locations and times.

In this context, you will pinpoint opportunities to refine our scheduling practices and engage in initiatives aimed at boosting our planning precision, automating execution, and streamlining the scheduling process across Europe and the UK. You will collaborate with a diverse range of internal partners, including Program Teams, Operations, Supply Chain, Forecasting, as well as Tech and Science teams to enhance our planning frameworks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Examine intricate data to elucidate KPI performance and discover avenues for achieving elevated targets. Develop necessary analytics using tools such as Excel, Dashboards, SQL, etc.
  • Establish processes to assess the financial implications of scheduling decisions based on planning strategies, collaborating closely with Finance, Programs, and Operations teams.
  • Identify potential improvements and challenge existing norms in scheduling, planning, and execution processes through data analysis and research to tackle broader organizational challenges.
  • Facilitate essential changes in collaboration with stakeholders, influencing their strategic roadmaps and decision-making.
  • Work in tandem with Tech teams and Applied and Research Science teams to assist in the development of tools and technological solutions necessary for driving change, ensuring they align with business requirements and support their implementation.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert, aiding teams and fostering reliable and trustworthy partnerships with internal stakeholders.
  • Articulate findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
A Day in the Life

As a Transport Manager, you will spearhead and oversee the execution of innovative, data-driven transformations within Amazon, leading enhancement projects and initiatives. You will apply strategic thinking to devise and implement an effective project plan.

Transport Planning Managers carry substantial responsibilities, tackling complex challenges with creativity, innovation, and leadership. Beyond process enhancements, you may also contribute to advancing other business areas, such as diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About the Team

The Surface Transportation Scheduling team plays a pivotal role in formulating an accurate plan for road transportation across the entire EU and UK Linehaul network. Our mission is to devise scalable solutions that determine where, when, and how many trucks are required to deliver billions of packages to our customers promptly, efficiently, and at the lowest possible cost.

Basic Qualifications
  • A degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience leading cross-functional programs or projects utilizing project management methodologies.
  • Proven experience using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions.
  • Experience managing complex projects with a diverse range of stakeholders, including peers and leadership.
  • Proficiency in the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and/or SQL in a professional setting.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced or master's degree.
  • Project management certification such as PRINCE2, APM, PMI, or similar.
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean.
  • Experience in an operational environment or with technical teams.

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