Program Manager II, Transportation Long Term Capacity Planning
Amazon is hiring a Program Manager II, Transportation Long Term Capacity Planning in Bengaluru, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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Manage transportation network long-term capacity planning and forecasting to optimize cost, speed, and reliability across middle mile operations.
We are looking for a good fit to join our Transportation Long Term Capacity Planning Team, part of the larger Supply Chain Team. This team plays a crucial role in strategically planning and executing Amazon's Transportation network topology over a 1-3 year horizon. As a Middle Mile Program Manager, you will be at the forefront of uniting cross-functional teams to evolve our network, continuously optimizing for cost, speed, and reliability while maintaining a strong customer focus.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing capacity solutions that address both current and future demands, ensuring business continuity even through peak periods. Your work will directly contribute to our long-term strategy programs, preparing Amazon's logistics network for sustained growth while striking the delicate balance between delivery speed, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
You will leverage your expertise in long-term forecasting and capacity planning to make data-driven decisions that shape the future of our Middle Mile operations. This position requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams across the organization. Your insights and recommendations will be instrumental in guiding senior leadership decisions and driving the continuous improvement of our vast logistics network.
As a key member of this team, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazon's ability to meet and exceed customer expectations in the years to come, playing a vital role in our mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
You are expected to have exceptional analytical, planning, and written/verbal communication skills. You know and love working with business intelligence tools, are comfortable accessing and working with big data from multiple sources, and are enthusiastic about partnering with the business to deliver results. You are a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, able to think big, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
Join our team and help shape the future of Amazon's logistics network, contributing to our mission of becoming Earth's most customer-centric company while balancing delivery speed with efficiency and cost-effectiveness!
Key job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead long-term forecasting efforts for the Middle Mile network, focusing on Quarterly Guidance Numbers Validation
• Run and maintain complex forecasting models to predict network capacity requirements 1-3 years in advance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights for accurate long-term forecasting
• Analyze historical data, market trends, and business strategies to refine long-term forecasting methodologies
• Present forecasts and recommendations to senior leadership, supporting strategic decision-making
• Oversee the Plan of Record (POR) planning process, ensuring alignment with company objectives and financial targets
• Identify opportunities for network improvements and cost optimizations based on long-term forecasting insights
• Manage a team of analysts, providing guidance and mentorship to enhance forecasting capabilities
• Develop capacity solutions for current and future demands, ensuring business continuity through peak periods
• Contribute to long-term strategy programs that prepare Amazon's logistics for growth, balancing delivery speed with efficiency and cost-effectiveness
About the team
The Long Term Middle and Last Mile Capacity Planning Team strategically plans and executes Transportation network topology over a 1-3 year horizon. We unite teams to evolve the network, optimizing cost, speed, and reliability with customer focus. We develop capacity solutions for current and future demands, ensuring business continuity through peak periods. Our long-term strategy programs prepare Amazon's logistics for growth, balancing delivery speed with efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Basic qualifications
- 2+ years of employee and performance management experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
Preferred qualifications
- 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience
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