Inventory Planner – EU Middle Mile Forecasting and Planning, Middle Mile Planning & E2E Forecasting
Amazon is hiring an Inventory Planner – EU Middle Mile Forecasting and Planning, Middle Mile Planning & E2E Forecasting in Barcelona, Spain. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include forecasting, supply chain and data analysis.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role
Drive middle-mile forecasting accuracy and inventory planning improvements across Amazon's European transportation network.
Key job responsibilities
• Play a key role in planning and executing weekly, and high volume events Middle Mile Forecast publication ensuring we deliver a plan which optimizes for CX metrics (Speed, Cost, DEA)
• Play a pivotal role in the planning & Tech teams' relationship to ensure we have a strong grip over the volume forecast signal and understanding from Tech how it can improve.
• Deep Dive and understand forecast accuracy misses trends and work with Tech to rollout a fox plan.
• Lead the roadmap of forecast signal improvements based on clear accuracy target, along with the Tech Teams.
• Create innovative solutions using data and analysis to address wider challenges in your organization; liaise with stakeholders across the entire Amazon operations business to implement these solutions
• Take a big-picture approach in your analysis of business operations, create processes for driving improvements across a range of teams and organizations
• Work alongside leadership to establish and prioritize improvement programs, taking the lead in delivering them from start to finish and frequently reporting on the program status
• Challenge the status quo on the outbound transportation and supply chain processes together with partner teams to create an end-to-end aligned forecasting signal
A day in the life
You will lead the forecast accuracy improvement roadmap, working hand in hand with Tech. You’ll work with a number of teams to navigate challenges as and when situations impact our network. You’ll spend time resolving temporary issues and looking at the bigger picture to drive Amazon towards achieving new objectives. This role is both proactive and reactive, and you’ll have the opportunity to help forecast and plan for new projects. You will spend time assisting with a plan for a busy period including HVEs.
About the team
The team specializes in running the Aligned Forecast that is vended to Middle Mile and 3P organizations. This signal is the source of truth for capacity planning for both organizations and also key source for all volume planning reactivity systems. The team deep dives forecasting trends and work with Tech to bias correct these trends.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in data analysis
- Experience working with multiple groups of stakeholders
- Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing, planning, and managing time
- Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in process improvement
- Master's degree in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
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How we rate this
Inventory Planner – EU Middle Mile Forecasting and Planning, Middle Mile Planning & E2E Forecasting at Amazon rates 10 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.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- 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 data analysis 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?
- Tell me about a project where program management was part of your work. What did you do?
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