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Is your passion inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work affects the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you will fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply innovative advances in robotics and software to solve real-world issues that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we cannot even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and guidance you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

The candidate will be assisting New Product Introduction (NPI) logistics operations for Amazon Robotics. This includes partnering with the NPI Logistics Program and Head of Global Logistics to drive daily operations and continuous improvement to world class results through globally consistent processes supporting metrics, performance and incremental process automation. The ideal candidate will draw upon exemplary project management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating reliable and maintainable systems for warehousing and transportation processes.

Key job responsibilities

• Assist business cases for new warehouse distribution and transportation optimization strategies.

• Work across cross functional teams to create the best possible capacity plan for current/future years within Amazon Robotics fulfillment network.

• Provide support and data to create and execute strategic sourcing projects that will support the teams’ development of an end-to-end sourcing/supply chain plan from concept to global deployment.

• Support contract negotiations with external partners, eg. ramp-ups and ramp down of warehouses, transportation cost reduction.

• Drive operational excellence by developing and improving standard operating procedures for NPI Logistics, creating and monitoring KPIs and SLAs.

• Thought leader for cost efficiencies and frugality initiatives.

• Complete total cost of ownership review to ensure project cost are meeting or beating cost objectives.

• Effectively manage and deliver projects within scope, time, budget and quality

• Work to create white papers and planning cycle documents and influence senior leadership.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits for 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 skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Boston, MA, USA

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of program or project management experience

• 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience

• 2+ years of supply chain experience

• 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience

• Bachelor's degree

• Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL

• Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience

• 3+ years of driving process improvements experience

• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization

• Experience building processes, project management, and schedules

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.