Capacity Planner, Amazon Transportation Services, Carrier Services Specialty Programs - Intermodal Procurement

Amazon Transportation Services (ATS) manages best-in-class surface transportation programs for our internal and external customers. ATS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to assist with weekly capacity planning and metrics-based transportation improvements for Relay Freight Auctions in our Intermodal network. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team in a huge growth area for Amazon and this person will be at the forefront of it all!

The person in this position will pull and analyze data, drive process improvements, standardize our processes and eliminate the root cause of defects within the current system. This job will require exceptional communication and interpersonal skills while having the ability to work independently in a high pressure environment and exercise sound judgment.

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Key job responsibilities

- Prepare and Launch Intermodal bids for capacity needs

- Track and communicate quotes with internal partners and escalate to leadership

- Proactively communicate risks and issues to key stakeholders and recommend mitigations

- Work within time constraints to meet critical business needs

- Manage Key performance metrics to drive business results

- Continuously work with the team and collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes

A day in the life

Amazon Benefits:

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support 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

Basic qualifications

- High school or equivalent diploma

- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)

- Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation

- Experience working in fast paced environments, and managing workload even during times of stress, or escalated activity

Preferred qualifications

- Bachelor's degree

- Experience in program management, logistics, operations, supply chain, transportation, or equivalent

- Qualifications and/or experience in sourcing, contract management or equivalent role

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, AZ, Tempe - 27.01 - 32.69 USD hourly