Transportation Program Manager - Supply Chain Planning

Amazon UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 290,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth in program management, operations, and analytics.

Collaborative environment with global teams.

Exposure to advanced logistics systems.

Job summary

Amazon UAE is seeking a Transportation Program Manager to oversee transportation planning, forecasting, and network optimization. Based in Dubai, this role aims to enhance supply chain efficiency and customer experience through strategic initiatives.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and SQL. Join Amazon to work on impactful logistics projects across MEA and Türkiye, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3 years of program or project management experience.
• Strong experience working with cross-functional teams across technical and business domains.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis functions.
• Experience using SQL for data querying and insights generation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
• Experience in stakeholder management across different organizational levels.
• Knowledge of Python, machine learning, or advanced analytics is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end transportation planning including forecasting, capacity management, and flow control.
• Execute daily operations and peak planning strategies to ensure service continuity.
• Design and launch strategic programs to improve supply chain planning and forecasting accuracy.
• Develop scalable network models and transportation solutions.
• Balance trade-offs between cost, service levels, and operational constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across retail, fulfillment, transportation, and finance.
• Manage integration with internal systems and ensure seamless operational execution.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies across transportation operations.
• Establish performance metrics and reporting frameworks for operational and financial tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data and analytics.
• Lead program expansion efforts while maintaining high quality and customer satisfaction standards.
• Travel across regions including South Africa as required.

Skills

Supply chain planning and transportation operations

Program and project management

Data analysis using Excel and SQL

Process improvement and automation

Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Network optimization and forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Transportation Program Manager
• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
• Function: Project-Program Management
• Experience: Mid to Senior level
• Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
• Function: Project-Program Management
• Salary: 18000-26000
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Transportation Program Manager – Supply Chain Planning (Dubai, UAE) – Amazon focused on managing transportation planning, forecasting, and network optimization programs across MEA and Türkiye. This opportunity drives high-impact supply chain initiatives to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end transportation planning including forecasting, capacity management, and flow control
• Execute daily operations and peak planning strategies to ensure service continuity
• Design and launch strategic programs to improve supply chain planning and forecasting accuracy
• Develop scalable network models and transportation solutions
• Balance trade-offs between cost, service levels, and operational constraints
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across retail, fulfillment, transportation, and finance
• Manage integration with internal systems and ensure seamless operational execution
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies across transportation operations
• Establish performance metrics and reporting frameworks for operational and financial tracking
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data and analytics
• Lead program expansion efforts while maintaining high quality and customer satisfaction standards
• Travel across regions including South Africa as required

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of program or project management experience
• Strong experience working with cross-functional teams across technical and business domains
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis functions
• Experience using SQL for data querying and insights generation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
• Experience in stakeholder management across different organizational levels
• Knowledge of Python, machine learning, or advanced analytics is an advantage

Skills Set

• Supply chain planning and transportation operations
• Program and project management
• Data analysis using Excel and SQL
• Process improvement and automation
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Network optimization and forecasting

Why Join Us

• Work on large-scale transportation and supply chain programs across MEA and Türkiye
• Exposure to advanced logistics systems and data-driven decision making
• Career growth in program management, operations, and analytics
• Opportunity to influence customer experience at scale
• Collaborative environment with global teams and innovative projects

About the Company

Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and logistics, known for its innovation, scale, and customer-centric approach. Its operations in Dubai support regional supply chain and fulfillment networks, offering professionals the opportunity to work on high-impact programs that shape the future of logistics and transportation.