At Amazon, we're working to be the most Customer-centric company on earth with the fastest delivery speeds and most comprehensive selection. Amazon's dedicated
air transportation network (Amazon
Air) is core to this mission.
Amazon
Air is looking for an experienced Planner or Supply Chain Manager to push our
air transportation strategy to the next level. This includes the transition to a majority next-day delivery network, the evolution of
AIR's network structure and fleet strategy, growing an external
Air Cargo product, and building business cases for new aviation technologies.
If you want to work for a great company, have the opportunity to innovate, manage, and create new
air and ground solutions and most importantly love to delight customers, then join us in making Amazon history!
Key job responsibilities
- Leading mid- and long-term network planning initiatives for Amazon
Air- Serving as key point of contact for other business units (e.g. ground transportation, fulfillment centers, last mile, etc.).
- Developing capacity plans and shaping network strategy, while driving continuous improvement across customer experience, cost, and sustainability metrics
- Program management for capital and operational planning including developing timelines, engaging stakeholders, identifying risks and developing contingencies.
- Evaluating tradeoffs on the mechanisms to solve for customer needs and cost in order to drive consensus across partner teams (Finance, Operations, Process Engineering, Procurement, etc.).
- Partnering with Research Science & Technology as a subject matter expert to create new planning and
forecasting tools.
- Navigating through ambiguity, managing and coordinating multiple project assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, accepting ownership and accountability of the process and delivering on commitment.
- Domestic travel up to 20% of the time
A day in the life
The Network Design Leader will be responsible for designing network operating plans (new routes!) and communicating those plans across internal teams. They will also assist in creating long term strategic recommendations for fleet, gateway, hub, and sortation needs. Through data analysis, modeling, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and industry research you will work towards developing an optimal Amazon
Air flight schedule maximizing asset utilization across both
air and ground asset while achieving multi-faceted business objectives.
About the team
Network Design (ND) is one of the primary pillars of the Planning and Performance organization within Amazon
Air. The organization is responsible for setting the course for
AIR to keep raising the bar for customers by ensuring the best possible mix of fast speeds, low costs, as well superior quality and
reliability.
- Bachelor's degree
- 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
- Master's degree, or MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Network planning experience within an airline
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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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Bellevue - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually