Senior Transport Planning Manager, EU Surface TransportationJob ID: 2787726 | Amazon LS Germany GmbH - I63As a part of the Scheduling team, you will work on improving the process and solutions we use to create truck schedules delivering for our customers every day. The team operates in the very middle of a bigger process that starts with network planning and volume forecasting and goes all the way down until the truck is secured in a specific place and time. In this framework, you will identify opportunities to improve the way we schedule as well as work on initiatives to improve our planning accuracy, automation in execution, and simplification of the scheduling process in Europe and the UK geographies. You will work with a variety of internal stakeholders, including Program Teams, Operations, Supply Chain and Forecasting, Tech, and Science partnering to improve our planning solutions.Successful candidates will have superb analytical skills, work extensively with data and KPIs, be clear in communication partnering with a wide range of stakeholders, always with an eye on the long-term vision and strategy, and have previous experience working on complex tasks requiring end-to-end benefit evaluation. This role will provide you an opportunity to demonstrate your creativity, rely on your expertise, and make decisions that will have a big impact on Amazon Transportation Service, shaping the future of Amazon.Key job responsibilitiesCreate short- and long-term innovative solutions using data and research to address wider challenges in your organization.Work alongside senior leadership to establish and prioritize cross-organizational improvement programmes, taking the lead on them from start to completion.Lead strategic initiatives on behalf of the team based on organizational priorities and vision.Enhance operational performance and influence change needed from Stakeholder teams.Work closely with Tech teams, Applied and Research Science teams to support them in the development of tools & tech solutions required to drive change, ensuring they meet business requirements and support their launch.Act as a Subject Matter Expert, supporting teams and contributing to reliable and trustful partnerships with internal stakeholders.Analyze complex data to explain KPIs performance and identify opportunities to achieve higher targets.Communicate findings and proposals in a clear and compelling way verbally and in writing.A day in the lifeAs a Senior Transport Planning Manager, you will drive and manage the implementation of creative, data-driven change in Amazon, leading improvement projects and initiatives. You'll use strategic thinking to define and implement an efficient project plan.Senior Transport Planning Managers have significant responsibilities, and you will deal with complex challenges with creativity, innovation, and leadership. With a responsibility extending beyond process improvements, you could also contribute to improving other areas of the business, like diversity, equity, and inclusion.About the teamThe Surface Transportation Scheduling team plays a key role in creating an accurate plan for road transportation in the entire EU and UK Linehaul network. It is our purpose to create scalable solutions that define where, when, and how many trucks will be needed to deliver billions of packages to our customers punctually, fast, and at the lowest cost possible.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degreeExperience in complex problem solving, and working in a tight schedule environmentExperience leading process improvementsExperience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvementsExperience working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teamsKnowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including: pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of SQL at an intermediate level, including: compile queries, subqueries, aggregation/grouping, data modification, etc.MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics, or related fieldRelevant experience in a supply chain, logistics, e-commerce, or transportation planning roleAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. 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