EU Surface Transportation Planning Lead

vor 4 Wochen

Munich, Bayern, Deutschland Amazon TA Vollzeit

Role Overview
As a pivotal member of the Scheduling team, you will focus on enhancing the methodologies and systems utilized to formulate truck schedules that fulfill our customer commitments daily. This team operates at the core of a larger framework that initiates with network planning and volume forecasting, culminating in the precise allocation of trucks at designated times and locations.

Key Responsibilities
In this capacity, you will:

  • Identify and capitalize on opportunities to refine our scheduling practices.
  • Engage in initiatives aimed at boosting our planning precision, automating execution processes, and simplifying scheduling across Europe and the UK.
  • Collaborate with a diverse range of internal stakeholders, including Program Teams, Operations, Supply Chain, and Forecasting, as well as Tech and Science teams to enhance our planning solutions.

Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, work extensively with data and KPIs, conduct thorough analytical research, and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of stakeholders. You should be adept at navigating complex and ambiguous challenges to derive cost-effective and streamlined solutions while influencing your stakeholders positively. This position offers a unique opportunity to showcase your creativity and leverage your expertise to make impactful decisions that will shape the future of Amazon Transportation Services.

A Day in the Role
As a Transport Planning Manager, you will spearhead and oversee the implementation of innovative, data-driven transformations within Amazon, leading various improvement projects and initiatives. Your strategic thinking will be essential in defining and executing efficient project plans.

Transport Planning Managers carry significant responsibilities, tackling intricate 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 is integral to devising accurate plans for road transportation across the entire EU and UK Linehaul network. Our mission is to create scalable solutions that determine the timing, location, and quantity of trucks required to deliver billions of packages to our customers promptly, efficiently, and at the lowest possible cost.

Basic Qualifications

  • A degree.
  • Experience leading cross-functional programs or projects utilizing project management methodologies.
  • Proven experience in leveraging data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions.
  • Experience managing complex projects involving a wide array 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 collaboration with technical teams.

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