Sr Inventory Planner, SWA S&OP

Amazon.com, Inc; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Shipping is seeking an Inventory Planner to optimize transportation networks across the EU. You will lead capacity integration programs, forecast demand, and drive end-to-end planning for major events like Prime Day.

The role requires strong data analysis skills, Excel and SQL expertise, and the ability to deliver actionable insights with large data sets. You will collaborate with in-country teams and shippers to expand the network, standardize tools, and implement scalable processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with capacity planning and demand forecasting.
• Strong data analysis skills with ability to translate data into actionable steps.
• Experience with Excel and SQL for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build strategic plans to fulfill customer demand at the cheapest and in a cost efficient way.
• Lead capacity integration programs coordinating with stakeholders and setting up all aspects of the S&OP function from demand and capacity forecasting, execution, software designing and driving process improvements.
• Drive forecast accuracy for first mile logistics working with local in-country business and operational teams.
• Provide actionable insights into current forecasting issues and improvements avenues.
• Lead end-to-end planning for key events like Prime Day or other initiatives and peak.
• Support the expansion of the network and new locations from analyzing where we expand to how fast.
• Drive standardization of tools and processes to build scalable execution plans with operations team.

Skills

Project management experience

SQL for data mining

Analytical mindset

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Master's degree or above in engineering, statistics, computer science, operations research, analytics or related field

Tools

Excel

QuickSight

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Our entire business works hard to delight our customers - from the second an order is placed online to the seamless coordination of that order behind the scenes, we strive to stay agile, fluid and intentional. That can be described in one of our core Leadership Principles, which is Bias for Action. This means that our teams band together, roll up their sleeves, and aren't content with just standing still. We're aiming to become the most customer-centric company on Earth. Amazon Shipping Amazon Shipping is looking to hire an analytical, technically skilled, innovative, hands-on, and customer-obsessed Inventory Planner that can drive innovation and execution in transportation networks. As a member of the EU Amazon Shipping team you will be responsible for optimizing the transportation and delivery network to meet with the strategic network plan. Do you see a clear path where others see roadblocks? Would you rather break the mold to do something right than settle for the status quo? What if you could use your creativity to change the direction of the entire transportation and delivery sector to raise the bar on customer experience? This is a great opportunity to be part of a team and initiative that is at the very start of its journey. You will be part of the core team that will design, build and implement a shipping network which will exceed our customer's expectations.

Key job responsibilities

Key job responsibilities This role will involve leading key Capacity integration programs coordinating with stakeholders and setting up all aspects of the S&OP function from demand and capacity forecasting, execution, software designing and driving process improvements. As an Inventory Planner, you will help Amazon Shipping manage, improve, and optimize the way parcels are shipped from our shippers and delivered to our customers. The successful candidate will be a self-starter comfortable with ambiguity, with strong attention to detail, and enjoying working with large scale of data. They have a passion for logistics and customer experience. Key responsibilities but not limited to would be: Build strategic plans to fulfill customer demand at the cheapest and in a cost efficient way. Work with operational stakeholders to drive execution to the plans. Lead daily, weekly, monthly operational cycles with operational stakeholders and Business, along with on boarding the right strategic shippers Highlight misses, direct appropriate closure actions within supply chain. Drive first mile supply chain forecasting accuracy working with local in country business and operational teams. Provide actionable insights into current forecasting issues and improvements avenues. Lead the end to end planning for key events like Prime day or other initiatives and peak. Support the expansion of the network, new locations from analyzing where we expand to how fast. Work with business teams to define requirements and high-level process/system solutions. Drive standardization of tools and processes to build scalable execution plans with operations team. As part of EU planning standardization team, lead the tools adoption and share best practices across UK and Italy Manage the timelines with partner teams to support project launches, and driving improvements.

• Experience in project management, or experience with advanced use of Excel and using statistical analysis applications
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
• Experience with advanced use of SQL for data mining and business intelligence, or experience working with stakeholders, Master's degree or above in engineering, statistics, computer science, operations research, business analytics, information systems or equivalent, or Master's degree in computer science, engineering, analytics, mathematics, statistics, IT or equivalent
• Experience in business analysis and functional roles requiring quantitative, analytical and organizational skills
• Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Quick Sight, Tableau, Power BI or other BI packages

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