AFE Ops Associate

Amazon; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Mental Health Support

Medical Advice Line

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Freight Operations Associate in Nashville, TN, to support freight shipment movements. The ideal candidate will possess a background in transportation and logistics, with excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include maintaining communication with partners, pulling data for reporting, and escalating issues as necessary. This position requires flexibility in scheduling and the ability to lift up to 49 pounds. Starting pay ranges between $19.00 and $26.00 hourly, with a range of benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lift up to 49 pounds and stand/walk for up to 12 hours.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Pull data from databases to perform analysis and reporting.
• Publish performance metrics to drive business results.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

SQL

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, or similar

Tools

Excel

SQL

Access

Job description

Amazon Freight is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Freight Operations Associate to support the movement of freight shipments for our external customers. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing team responsible for ensuring seamless freight movements across North America for our customers.

The ideal candidate will have a background in transportation and logistics, with excellent data analysis and problem‑solving skills. You will be responsible for communicating directly with external partners such as carriers and suppliers to resolve daily freight movement issues. This role requires the ability to quickly understand business impacts, pull and analyze data from multiple systems, and drive process improvements to eliminate root causes of defects.

Key job responsibilities

• Maintain constant, tactical communication with external freight partners (carriers, suppliers, and customers) and internal stakeholders (product, business intelligence, sales, and fulfillment centers).
• Expertly pull data from various databases using tools like Excel, SQL, and Access to perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
• Publish performance metrics to help drive business results and identify areas for improvement.
• Systematically escalated issues or data variances to the appropriate teams and follow through on resolutions.
• Meet tight deadlines to address critical business needs while tracking and measuring your own activities.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills to present findings and recommendations.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of working with computers and Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Work 40 hours per week, with overtime as required.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Aged 18 years or older.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of full‑time Amazon experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, or a similar field.

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

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.

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

USA, TN, Nashville — 19.00 — 26.00 USD hourly