• Transportation Analyst , Vendor Flex

    Amazon (Nashville, TN)


    Description

    The Alternate Fulfillment Transportation (AFT) Team is seeking a Transportation Analyst join our growing program to drive the optimization and execution of the transportation needs of the AF Network. The AF Network operates multiple warehouse throughout North America and is continually expanding its locations year over year. Within the AFT space, we own the transportation strategy, execution, and optimization to ensure that packages are delivered to our customers on time and cost effectively. The AFT Team needs exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people to design, develop, and improve our transportation processes and execution.

     

    Key job responsibilities

     

    - Execute daily operations in the form of caps monitoring, carrier & vendor outreach, and problem solving for a rapidly growing network.

     

    - Support continuous improvement of daily operations. Your feedback will be critical for as we grow this team and expand AF operations into many more US cities.

     

    - Escalate problems to the relevant stakeholders and teams and follow through on the resolutions to ensure they are delivered.

     

    - Continual, tactical communication with external customers (Vendors, Carriers) and internal customers (Retail, Finance, Delivery Stations, Sort Centers)

     

    - Identify and eliminate root causes of route inefficiencies, capacity constraints, and route cancellations.

     

    - Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, while measuring and identifying activities performed and ensuring service requirements are met.

    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 managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements

    Preferred Qualifications

    - 1+ years of program management, logistics, operations, supply chain, transportation, or equivalent experience

     

    - 1+ years of management experience

     

    - Bachelor's degree

     

    - Experience with SQL

     

    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 $47,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $74,800/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.