Capacity Planning Manager, EU AMZL

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Sector: Distribution and Warehouse, Technology
Role: Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

DESCRIPTION
The goal of Amazon Logistics is to build a world class last mile delivery operation. Amazon aims to exceed the expectations of our customers by ensuring that their orders are delivered quickly, accurately, and in the most cost effective way possible.

The Capacity Planning Team provides AMZL with safe, cost-optimal and flexible capacity solutions for on-road operations, year-round and enabling the business to scale for seasonal peak demand increases. This role is based out of the London corporate office (LHR35, near LHR16). The ideal candidate is passionate about leveraging data to deliver actionable insights that impact daily business, has a strong delivery record and has experience in driving execution in a cross-functional environment, backed by well defined analysis and research. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, relish working with data, and enjoy the challenge of solving complex and ambiguous problems.

As a Planning Manager in the Capacity Planning Team, you will be working on the weekly cadence for the generation of labor plans for AMZL delivery stations to make sure the organization is well prepared for the future. You will analyze execution gaps to improve future plans. You will work cross-functionally and build key relationships to ensure that decisions are made and actioned, which enables the AMZL operations to run as effectively as possible. You will challenge the unknown and strive for continuous improvement in key areas of our business.

A successful candidate enjoys problem solving, is comfortable accessing and working with big data from multiple sources, and is enthusiastic about partnering with other teams across the business to deliver results. You should have an internal drive to challenge the status quo, excellent analytical skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. You should be a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, naturally curious, and be involved in the details.

In this position, you will take ownership of labor planning as soon as you start, exercising sound judgement to ensure plans are realistic and achievable. The impact you could have, within one of the world's biggest, most innovative companies, won't go unnoticed. At Amazon, we trust the people we hire and provide plenty of support to help set you up for success. Our culture is very learn-by-doing oriented; you will take control of your career.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, computer science, business analytics, information systems or related field
2. Proficient in MS Excel
3. Experience working with data warehouse
4. Experience in complex problem solving, root cause analysis in a business environment
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Work experience in operations/supply chain/logistics
2. Knowledge of SQL, Power Query, Power Pivot
3. Exposure to labour planning
4. Experience with supply chain management and transportation concepts

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