Capacity Planning Manager, EU AMZL

Redefined Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Manager to join their Capacity Planning Team. This exciting role involves generating labor plans, analyzing data to identify execution gaps, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a globally recognized company, where innovation and a data-driven approach are at the forefront of operations. If you're ready to take ownership and drive continuous improvement, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and SQL is essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate labor plans for delivery stations to prepare for future demands.
• Analyze execution gaps to improve future planning.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in statistics

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Bachelor's degree in business analytics

Bachelor's degree in information systems

Tools

MS Excel

SQL

Power Query

Power Pivot

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The goal of Amazon Logistics is to build a world class last mile delivery operation. Amazon aims to exceed the expectations of our customers by ensuring that their orders are delivered quickly, accurately, and in the most cost effective way possible.

The Capacity Planning Team provides AMZL with safe, cost-optimal and flexible capacity solutions for on-road operations, year-round and enabling the business to scale for seasonal peak demand increases. This role is based out of the London corporate office (LHR35, near LHR16). The ideal candidate is passionate about leveraging data to deliver actionable insights that impact daily business, has a strong delivery record and has experience in driving execution in a cross-functional environment, backed by well defined analysis and research. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, relish working with data, and enjoy the challenge of solving complex and ambiguous problems.

As a Planning Manager in the Capacity Planning Team, you will be working on the weekly cadence for the generation of labor plans for AMZL delivery stations to make sure the organization is well prepared for the future. You will analyze execution gaps to improve future plans. You will work cross-functionally and build key relationships to ensure that decisions are made and actions taken that enable the AMZL operations to run as effectively as possible. You will challenge the unknown and strive for continuous improvement in key areas of our business.

A successful candidate enjoys problem solving, is comfortable accessing and working with big data from multiple sources, and is enthusiastic about partnering with other teams across the business to deliver results. You should have an internal drive to challenge the status quo, excellent analytical skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. You should be a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, naturally curious, and be involved in the details.

In this position, you will take ownership of labor planning as soon as you start, exercising sound judgement to ensure plans are realistic and achievable. The impact you could have within one of the world's biggest, most innovative companies won't go unnoticed. At Amazon, we trust the people we hire and provide plenty of support to help to set you up for success. Our culture is very learn-by-doing oriented; you will take control of your career.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, computer science, business analytics, information systems or related field
2. Proficient in MS Excel
3. Experience working with data warehouse
4. Experience in complex problem solving, root cause analysis in a business environment
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Work experience in operations/supply chain/logistics
2. Knowledge of SQL, Power Query, Power Pivot
3. Exposure to labor planning
4. Experience with supply chain management and transportation concepts

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