Commercial Analyst Last Mile Rentals Expansion

Amazon; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company is seeking a Commercial Analyst to support their Last Mile Rental program. This role includes developing forecasts for rental demand, analyzing cost drivers, and providing insights on market dynamics. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in business analytics with strong skills in SQL and Excel. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to optimize delivery operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or related field.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis, particularly using SQL.
• Experience in reporting and forecasting for business decisions.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop forecasts for rental demand and vehicle utilization.
• Track and analyze cost drivers for informed decision-making.
• Monitor rental industry trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Support development of analytical frameworks and reporting tools.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, logistics, or related field

Tools

SQL

Excel

Tableau

QuickSight

Power BI

Python

Job description

At Amazon, we’re working to be the most customer‑centric company on earth, constantly improving how we fulfill and deliver orders right to our customers’ doorsteps. The Last Mile Rental (LMR) team is at the forefront of this mission, pioneering an innovative vehicle‑sharing program that enables more flexible and efficient delivery operations. This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing program within Amazon Logistics and help shape the future of last‑mile delivery.

In this role, you will leverage your expertise in forecasting, reporting and analytics to support data‑driven decision‑making across the LMR organization. You’ll analyze operational data and translate it into actionable insights on demand planning and cost analysis. Your ability to develop forecasts, create scenario models and deliver clear reporting will be crucial in supporting our rapid expansion. You’ll work with analytical frameworks and market intelligence to inform strategic decisions and drive program viability.

This role is available in London, Luxembourg or Madrid.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Demand Planning & Utilization Forecasting: Develop forecasts for rental demand, predict rental volumes, vehicle availability needs and optimal deployment locations. Analyze vehicle utilization patterns to identify opportunities for improved fleet efficiency and inform capacity planning decisions.
• Cost Analysis & Reporting: Track and analyze cost drivers across the LMR program, including vendor pricing, maintenance costs and operational expenses. Create regular reports that translate financial data into clear insights for leadership decision‑making.
• Market Intelligence & Industry Trends: Monitor rental industry trends, competitor activities and market dynamics to inform strategic decisions. Provide insights on pricing benchmarks, service standards and emerging opportunities in the vehicle rental space.
• Analytical Infrastructure & Data Governance: Support the development of analytical frameworks and reporting tools that enable data‑driven decision‑making. Ensure data quality and accessibility while maintaining governance standards for operational and financial metrics.

A Day in the Life

As a Commercial Analyst, you’ll analyze rental demand patterns, vehicle utilization metrics and cost trends across our international network. You’ll develop forecasts and scenario models that inform critical decisions about vehicle deployment and capacity planning. Working with cross‑functional stakeholders including operations, commercial and strategic growth teams, you’ll translate complex data into clear insights through regular reporting and analysis. Your work solves key business questions: How many vehicles do we need and where? Are we optimizing costs while maintaining quality? You’ll use analytical frameworks and market intelligence to drive LMR’s international growth.

About the Team

You’ll be joining a dynamic team of product and process improvement managers who combine strategic thinking with operational excellence. We’re a collaborative group that thrives on solving complex challenges and driving innovation in the last‑mile delivery space. Our team maintains a startup mindset while leveraging Amazon’s scale to create lasting impact. We value diverse perspectives and are passionate about mentoring and developing our team members as we continue to grow and expand our program globally.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in business, operations, logistics, supply chain or a related field.
• Experience in business analytics with demonstrated proficiency in quantitative analysis using SQL, databases and Excel in a business environment.
• Experience using data analysis, reporting and forecasting to guide business decisions and solve problems.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and effective communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python.
• Experience with reporting and data visualization tools such as QuickSight, Tableau, Power BI or other BI packages.
• Experience in capacity planning, operations planning, business analysis or similar.
• Experience with financial analysis and modeling.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, quickly changing or international environment.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, fleet management or rental industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders.

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