Job Description
In this role, the candidate will be responsible to improve efficiency of the Amazon Transportation Services (ATS) across the Inbound network. You will be responsible for scoping and defining the requirements based on feedback from multiple stakeholders ranging from supply chain, network planning, operations and design the transportation topology across different business cycles . The end goal is to make a lean and efficient Inbound network by influencing decision making across stakeholders.
Key job responsibilities
· Lead the cost improvement initiatives from the LineHaul fill efficiency vertical
· Collaborate with stakeholders within and outside of ATS network to drive the initiatives
· Identify risk and opportunities across the business cycles, prepare the network for peak volumes and achieve cost objectives
· Solve complex problems by recognizing gaps in workflows, operational processes, and/or procedures.
· Own metrics and performance indicators related to initiatives to measure overall performance and provide foundation for continuous improvement.
· Communicate to all partners and stakeholders, including ongoing project status reports as well as capturing requirements from stakeholder teams.
. Develop product positioning strategies
. Translate findings into detailed requirements, prototypes or program initatives
. Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
A day in the life
As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for gathering customer requirements, define the strategy for the product, planning, implementing, and driving initiatives that improve our product offering. You’ll work with colleagues to understand their areas, learn and expand your knowledge, as well as sharing your own expertise. Together, you’ll identify exciting new opportunities and will take the lead when it comes to designing their implementation.
You’ll encourage and support your colleagues and stakeholders to meet important deliverables, while proactively looking for new, data-backed ways we could do things better. Your work will be integral to your team’s success.
About the team
The Linehaul fill efficiency team works on greenfield projects that aim to reduce wastage and defects in the transportation network. Our vision for the space is zero defects and zero waste. We do so, by engaging with stakeholders across the supply chain eco-system and working on solutions (new and existing) to bring step change in how we manage these transfersA degree
Relevant experience in product management or leading cross-functional programmes or projects using project-management methodologies
Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions
Relevant experience leading complex projects with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership
Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and/or SQL in a professional environment Advanced or master’s degree
Project-management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, PMI, or similar
Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean
Experience working in an operational environment or with technical teams
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.
Key job responsibilities
· Lead the cost improvement initiatives from the LineHaul fill efficiency vertical
· Collaborate with stakeholders within and outside of ATS network to drive the initiatives
· Identify risk and opportunities across the business cycles, prepare the network for peak volumes and achieve cost objectives
· Solve complex problems by recognizing gaps in workflows, operational processes, and/or procedures.
· Own metrics and performance indicators related to initiatives to measure overall performance and provide foundation for continuous improvement.
· Communicate to all partners and stakeholders, including ongoing project status reports as well as capturing requirements from stakeholder teams.
. Develop product positioning strategies
. Translate findings into detailed requirements, prototypes or program initatives
. Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
A day in the life
As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for gathering customer requirements, define the strategy for the product, planning, implementing, and driving initiatives that improve our product offering. You’ll work with colleagues to understand their areas, learn and expand your knowledge, as well as sharing your own expertise. Together, you’ll identify exciting new opportunities and will take the lead when it comes to designing their implementation.
You’ll encourage and support your colleagues and stakeholders to meet important deliverables, while proactively looking for new, data-backed ways we could do things better. Your work will be integral to your team’s success.
About the team
The Linehaul fill efficiency team works on greenfield projects that aim to reduce wastage and defects in the transportation network. Our vision for the space is zero defects and zero waste. We do so, by engaging with stakeholders across the supply chain eco-system and working on solutions (new and existing) to bring step change in how we manage these transfersA degree
Relevant experience in product management or leading cross-functional programmes or projects using project-management methodologies
Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions
Relevant experience leading complex projects with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership
Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and/or SQL in a professional environment Advanced or master’s degree
Project-management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, PMI, or similar
Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean
Experience working in an operational environment or with technical teams
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.