• Investigation Specialist II , Global Product…

    Amazon (Seattle, WA)


    Description

    The Global Product Verification (GPV) team is Amazon's premier product authentication and verification team, protecting marketplace integrity through comprehensive product verification systems. We specialize in seller verification, strategic product procurement, and implementing comprehensive authentication standards. By focusing on PQ metrics, we tackle critical challenges including counterfeit prevention, expiration compliance, and product condition accuracy. Through collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, we ensure Amazon remains the most trusted destination for authentic products worldwide.

    Key job responsibilities

    As a GPV Investigator, you will be part of a team responsible for inspecting and auditing products sold by third-party sellers on Amazon.com store for various defects impacting Amazon’s customers. You will leverage various tools (microscopes, x-ray, et al), systems, standard operating procedures and job aids to assist in identifying product quality defects across a range of programs.The below are key areas of responsibility of this role:

     

    * You will be expected to meet weekly investigative targets established by leadership.

    * You be expected to meet weekly quality assurance goals as defined by leadership.

    * You will also identify opportunities to improve our internal processes and procedures to help streamline our day-to-day operations.

    * You will work closely with leadership and Sr. Investigators in identifying tends and themes to assist our internal customers, Product Quality stakeholders, in driving upstream improvements in Seller quality metrics, and overall cx.

    A day in the life

    As a GPV Investigator 2, here's what your typical day-to-day activities look like:

    * Conduct product investigations

    * Follow established investigation procedures

    * Focus on low to medium complexity issues

    * Update investigation tracking systems

    * Attend team meetings

     

    The role focuses on building expertise in Global Product Verification (GPV) investigation techniques, which involves verifying that products meet global quality standards, analyzing product deviations, conducting product investigations across international markets, and contributing to GMP compliance and the overall quality system.

    Basic Qualifications

    * Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experience

    * Ability to analyze and identify patterns in large data sets;

    * Decision making skills based on given guidelines.

    * Knowledge and experience in internet navigation and research – finding specific information about various product categories is required.

    * Strong attention to detail

    * Ability to deep dive data sets, product conditions and root cause key defects, providing a way forward

    * Microsoft Office products

    * Computer literacy and database use

    Preferred Qualifications

    * Experience in fraud and risk investigations and/or product authentication

     

    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.

     

    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $35,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $71,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.