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Program Manager, Japan Transportation

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Job summary

Join Amazon's Transportation Team as a Program Manager, driving optimizations in its logistics network. This strategic role involves using in-house systems for simulations to balance operational quality, cost efficiency, and delivery speed, contributing to the growth of one of the largest logistics networks in Japan.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
  • Excel skills including VLOOKUP, Pivot, SUMIF.
  • Intermediate English and Japanese proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Track and report on key metrics for operational performance.
  • Identify and implement optimization opportunities.
  • Lead transportation network design and implementation projects.

Skills

Analytical skills
Project planning
Process improvement
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel
SQL
Tableau

Job description

Join Amazon Japan's Dynamic Transportation Team!
We're seeking a talented Program Manager to join JP Transportation, the core division driving Amazon Japan's transportation network.
In this strategic role, you will conduct iterative simulations in virtual environments using in-house systems to optimize transportation network performance, analyzes and identifies optimal solutions balancing three critical metrics: operational quality, cost efficiency, and delivery speed.
This role gives you opportunities to improve analytical and project management skills and to have a lot of chances to drive to build the gigantic Amazon’s supply chain network by yourself.

Join us to shape the future of one of Japan's largest logistics networks and contribute to Amazon's mission of being Earth's most customer-centric company!

<JP>
JP Transportationは、アマゾンジャパンの輸送計画 の立案と実行を担う部門です。より確実に荷物をお届けすること、更なる配送スピードを実現することで、お客様から信頼されるサービスであり続けることに責任を持ちます。
Program Manager, Japan Transportationは、自社システムを使用し、仮想空間でのシミュレーションを繰り返すことでアマゾンの輸送ネットワークにおける品質・コスト・配送スピードの最も効率よい数字を導き出します。さらに、その結果を戦略やアクションプランとしてプロジェクト化し、関連する部署や現場オペレーションの方々とのコミュニケーションを通じてプロジェクトを短期間で実現するよう進めます。深く分析するスキルと、より早く効率的に進めるためのプロジェクトマネジメントスキルを磨くことができ、世界最大級の物流オペレーションを改善し、何百万人ものお客様により良い影響を与えるチャンスがあります。日々変化するビジネス環境の中、貴方の高い分析スキルと実行スキルによって、アマゾンの大規模なサプライチェーンネットワークの成長させることができるポジションです。

日本最大級の物流ネットワークを作り、 “地球で最もお客様を大切にする企業”というアマゾンのミッションに共にチャレンジしませんか?

Key job responsibilities
*After the final interview is completed, we will inform you about the project and the team you will be assigned to.
*最終選考終了後、具体的にお任せするプロジェクトや配属となるチームのご案内を差し上げます。

【General Responsibilities】
- Track and report on key metrics to ensure business health by analyzing the variance between forecasted and actual shipment volumes using our internal systemincluding monitoring costs, load efficiency, and delivery speed, along with other essential performance indicators.
- Identify opportunities for optimization and implement improvements to maintain operational excellence and sustainable business performance.
- Coordinate with multiple stakeholders (internal departments and external partners) to ensure seamless project execution and continuous performance improvement
<JP>
- 自社システムを使用した出荷数の予測と実数の差分確認、コスト、負荷効率、配送速度など、ビジネスの健全性を担保するための指標の地ラッキングとレポート及びその最適化
- ネットワーク最適化ツールの分析と実際の現場状況とのギャップを特定し、開発チームにフィードバックを提供
- 社内外ステークホルダーと協業し、プロジェクトのシームレスな実施と継続的なパフォーマンス改善を確保

【Based on assignments】
- Lead Amazon’s transportation network construction and implementation projects for handling high-volume deliveries during sales and peak periods
- Design innovative transportation networks incorporating latest supply chain strategies (prioritizing customer experience, then cost optimization)
- Design end-to-end transportation connections from shipping warehouses to delivery points during new facility establishment (including sort centers and delivery stations)
- Develop and manage 3-year long-term plans for route planning operations, incorporating best practices from global Amazon operations
- Lead system implementation projects for route planning automation and process improvements
- Manage CO2 reduction initiatives in the transportation network, including implementation of sustainability measures and stakeholder alignment
<JP>
- ピーク(セール)時の大量配送を可能にするための輸送ネットワーク構築およびプロジェクトを主導
- 最新のサプライチェーン戦略を取り入れた革新的な輸送ネットワークの設計(顧客体験を優先し、次にコストを最適化)
- 新しい配送拠点設立時に、出荷倉庫から配送ポイントまでのend-to-endでの輸送ネットワークを設計(仕分けセンターや配送ステーションを含む)
- グローバルと協業し、ベストプラクティスを取り入れた長期計画としてのルートプランニング
- ルートプランニングの自動化とプロセス改善のためのリードシステム導入プロジェクト
- 持続可能性対策の実施や利害関係者の調整を含む、輸送ネットワークにおけるCO2削減イニシアチブの管理



A day in the life
- 9:00 - Review daily action plans and check emails/messages
- 10:00 - Review sessions with managers to strengthen planning initiatives
- 12:00 - Lunch break
- 13:00 - Conduct stakeholder meetings to enhance plan feasibility
- 15:00 - Monitor progress of implemented projects
- 16:00 – Dive deep data, run optimal tool to seek further business opportunities
- 17:00 – Check all daily activities and prepare for the next day
<JP>
- 9:00 – 1日のアクションプランの確認、メールの対応
- 10:00 – 計画をより強固にするために作成した資料のレビュー
- 12:00 – 昼食
- 13:00 –社内ステークホルダーとの連携のための会議
- 15:00 – 自身が提案し実施したプロジェクトの進捗を確認
- 16:00 – 更なるビジネス拡大への模索するためにデータ分析やツール解析
- 17:00 – 1日のアクションの振り返りと、翌日の準備

About the team
The JP Transportation Team brings together professionals from diverse backgrounds, including consulting, web development, and manufacturing - not just logistics. We welcome candidates regardless of their logistics experience.
We prioritize "Work-Life Harmony" and foster an environment where employees with different backgrounds can thrive together. With our full-flex working style, team members, including working parents, can easily balance their work and personal lives.
<JP>
JP Transportation Teamは、様々な業界からの中途採用者が多く在籍しています。物流業界だけでなく、コンサルティング、Web、メーカー出身など、社員のバックグラウンドは多岐にわたります。物流業界での経験や知見がない方からのご応募も歓迎です。
働き方においては、"ワークライフハーモニー"という考え方を大切にしています。異なるキャリアやバックグラウンドを持つ社員同士が互いを理解し、快適に働ける環境づくりに力を入れています。
子育て中の社員も多く在籍しており、フルフレックス制度を活用した保育園の送迎など、個々の生活スタイルに合わせた柔軟な働き方を実現できる環境を整えています。

◆ Employee Interview
◆What's a day in the Amazon office like?
◆Tokyo, Meguro
◆Employee Benefits
◆Working Hour: Fully-Flex, No Core Time

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- English: Intermediate (able to attend internal meetings, able to negotiate internally) Approximately TOEIC 700
- Japanese: Intermediate (able to attend internal meetings, able to negotiate internally) Approximately JLPT 2
- Minimum 2 years of project management experience
- Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot, SUMIF)
- Analytical skills with ability to handle complex data sets and develop problem-solving hypotheses
- Project planning experience, including revenue/cost analysis and operational improvements
- Experience in process improvement projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in logistics, transportation, or warehouse operations, particularly in line-haul business
- Knowledge of management accounting and statistical analysis
- Positive attitude towards working in diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive culture
- Experience with SQL/Tableau

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.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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