AmazonInventory Planner
Amazon is hiring an Inventory Planner. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions Excel, SQL and capacity planning among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a mid-level role.
- Amazon has 22,000+ other open roles on Level.
AI in this role
Capacity planning analyst using SQL and Excel to generate data-driven capacity plans and optimize operational efficiency.
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Key job responsibilities
In this position, you will take ownership of capacity planning from day one, exercising sound judgment to ensure plans are realistic and achievable. At Amazon, we trust our people and provide extensive support to help set you up for success. Our culture is learn-by-doing oriented, empowering you to take control of your career.
A day in the life
As a Planning Analyst in the Capacity Planning Team, your daily responsibilities will center around generating and maintaining data-driven capacity plans to ensure operational efficiency. You will start your day by reviewing performance metrics and analyzing any execution gaps from previous plans, using these insights to refine future forecasts. Throughout the day, you'll collaborate with cross-functional partners to align on resource requirements and implementation strategies. You will spend time diving deep into data analysis, using tools like SQL and Excel to extract meaningful patterns and trends that inform your planning decisions. Regular stakeholder meetings will be part of your routine, where you'll present your findings and recommendations to key business partners. Your role will also involve continuously monitoring planning accuracy, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing solutions to enhance the planning process. Working in this dynamic environment, you'll need to remain flexible and ready to respond to changing business needs while maintaining focus on long-term strategic planning objectives.
Basic qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, computer science, business analytics, information systems, or related field
Proficiency in MS Excel
Fluency in SQL
Fluency in Italian
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred qualifications
Work experience in operations/supply chain/logistics
Knowledge of VBA
Exposure to capacity planning
Experience working with data warehouse systems
Experience working cross-functionally
Experience in complex problem solving and root cause analysis
Experience with supply chain management concepts
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How we rate this
Inventory Planner at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Classification
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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Skills and AI tools this role asks for
Capacity PlanningData AnalysisForecastingSupply ChainInventory ManagementExcelSQL
Questions you could be asked
- Tell me about a project where capacity planning was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where data analysis was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where forecasting was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where inventory management was part of your work. What did you do?
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Capacity Planning, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Supply Chain, and Inventory Management. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
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