Client is looking for a talented and creative senior leader to define operational processes with a view towards optimization and create in partnership with our technology teams solutions that would positively impact the end customer experience directly. In this role for Transportation, you will unlock deep insights into our network, create a unifying design vision, define processes to align and improve experiences, and execute on some of the most challenging and innovative scenarios across the Transportation value chain.

Specifically, you will:

- be responsible for planning and implementation of sustainable transportation strategic initiatives that will reduce costs and improve customer experience

- manage a team of program managers, operators and analysts

- identify network defects and resolve them

- understand trends and work with multiple functions to reduce network defects

- work with technology teams to automate workflows and build visibility solutions

- Drive process improvements, review and standardize the current processes and eliminate the root cause of defects in current systems.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Lead a talented team responsible for managing Transportation network operations

- Design and operation of complex operating processes

- Drive continuous improvements, Lean thinking and Kaizen in the team.

- Communication skills are clear, organized, concise with an ability to adapt to appropriate audience

- Managing key operations metrics - network level and internal.

- Project management, find innovative solutions and follow through to a successful

- Hiring, growing and retaining a strong team keeping with the Amazon high bar.

- Working with technology teams to drive new initiatives and improvements in operations

Candidates for this role must have:

- An MBA with 5-6 years of Supply chain or Logistics background or Technology Operations, managing cross-functional teams with tight deadlines.

- Experience interacting with a multi-cultural customer base

- Excellent Program Management skills and ability to influence other teams to meet goals

- Demonstrated skills in employee development, performance management and delivering results.

- Sound business judgment, proven ability to influence others, and strong analytical thinking skills are critical to success within this position

- Proven experience in innovative business practices that have been game changing for business evolution

Ability to build strategy and execute it with speed and drive continuous improvements

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze quantitatively and effectively prioritize program deliverables are essential

- Strong presentation and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build effective partnerships with senior leaders across a variety of groups throughout Amazon

- Background in Logistics and working in remote location supporting global operations is a big plus

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