Yard Area Manager (m / w) (m / w / d)

Amazon Helmstedt GmbH; München; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein führendes Unternehmen sucht einen Yard Area Manager, der für die Leitung der Yard-Betriebsabläufe zuständig ist. Sie werden für die Verbesserung der Leistungskennzahlen, die Optimierung der Effizienz und die Führung der Teams verantwortlich sein. Ein erfolgreicher Kandidat hat einen Bachelor-Abschluss oder entsprechende Erfahrung und bringt ausgeprägte analytische Fähigkeiten sowie ein umfassendes Wissen über Lean-Methoden mit.

Qualifikationen

• Abgeschlossenes Bachelor-Studium oder 2+ Jahre Erfahrung bei Amazon.
• Fließend Englisch und idealerweise eine weitere Sprache.
• Erfahrung mit Leistungskennzahlen und datengestützten Entscheidungen.

Aufgaben

• Leiten der Yard-Betriebsabläufe in Zusammenarbeit mit Dock-, Empfangs- und Versand-Teams.
• Optimierung der Kommunikation zwischen Stakeholdern zur Sicherstellung eines reibungslosen Ablaufs der Lastwagen im Yard.
• Berichten der Yard-Leistung und Identifizieren von Ursachen für Probleme.

Kenntnisse

Datenanalyse

Programmmanagement

Lean-Methoden

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Flexibilität

Kommunikationsfähigkeit

Ausbildung

Bachelor-Abschluss

Master-Abschluss in Logistik, Supply Chain oder Ingenieurwesen

Tools

MS Office

SQL

Jobbeschreibung

Über uns: At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world, distributing over a billion shipments each year to our loyal customers. The EU Transportation Operations Management team is seeking Area Managers to work in our Amazon EU sites and manage operations in our yards.

If you thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment, we might be your perfect match. We don’t like to sit still, which is why we always treat every day like its day one. It’s that spirit that drives our success now and in the future. You could be part of it.

The Yard Area Manager is responsible for managing yard operations in coordination with Dock, Receive, and Ship teams to ensure FIFO processing and mitigate CX impact risks. An ideal candidate has a background in transportation operations, excellent program management skills, and the ability to lead and mentor people. They should analyze data and make sound recommendations in often ambiguous environments. A key responsibility is to standardize and improve processes by analyzing and eliminating root causes of defects within current systems. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence change at local and global levels are essential.

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Key job responsibilities

1. Partner with Site leadership to improve on-time performance of trucks in and out of yards, safety, and customer experience metrics.
2. Streamline communication between stakeholders to ensure the timely flow of trucks in the yard.
3. Report yard performance to local site leadership, identify root causes of issues, and drive resolutions.
4. Lead process improvement initiatives and implement Lean tools.
5. Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, measuring activities performed.
6. Work some weekend shifts as needed to support Amazon’s fulfillment network 7 days a week.

Grundqualifikationen

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or 2+ years Amazon experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; basic knowledge of SQL or Access.
• Experience with performance metrics, data-driven decision making, and process improvements.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Flexibility to work various hours, including overnight, weekends, and holidays.
• Fluent in English and preferably one additional language (French, Polish, German, Italian, or Spanish).

Bevorzugte Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Science, or Engineering.
• Experience in operations, supply chain, logistics, or e-commerce.
• Experience with Six Sigma / Lean techniques.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and transportation concepts such as forecasting, planning, optimization, logistics, delivery performance, carrier negotiation, inventory management, and S&OP.

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