Transportation Analyst , Vendor Flex

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Bellevue, WA seeks a Transportation Analyst to drive optimization and execution for the AF Network. You will design, develop, and improve transportation processes to ensure on-time and cost-effective deliveries.

Responsibilities include monitoring daily operations, coordinating with carriers and vendors, and driving improvements while meeting tight timelines. A background in program management and logistics is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma.
• Experience managing large data sets and using Excel.
• Experience in program management or logistics.
• SQL experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily operations with monitoring, carrier outreach, and problem solving for a growing network.
• Support continuous improvement of daily operations and provide feedback as the team grows.
• Escalate issues to relevant stakeholders and ensure timely resolutions.
• Communicate with external vendors and internal customers to meet service requirements.
• Identify root causes of route inefficiencies and capacity constraints.

Skills

Program management experience

Operations coordination

Vendor outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel (intermediate)

SQL

Job description

Description

The Alternate Fulfillment Transportation (AFT) Team is seeking a Transportation Analyst join our growing program to drive the optimization and execution of the transportation needs of the AF Network. The AF Network operates multiple warehouse throughout North America and is continually expanding its locations year over year. Within the AFT space, we own the transportation strategy, execution, and optimization to ensure that packages are delivered to our customers on time and cost effectively. The AFT Team needs exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people to design, develop, and improve our transportation processes and execution.

Key job responsibilities

• Execute daily operations in the form of caps monitoring, carrier & vendor outreach, and problem solving for a rapidly growing network.

• Support continuous improvement of daily operations. Your feedback will be critical for as we grow this team and expand AF operations into many more US cities.

• Escalate problems to the relevant stakeholders and teams and follow through on the resolutions to ensure they are delivered.

• Continual, tactical communication with external customers (Vendors, Carriers) and internal customers (Retail, Finance, Delivery Stations, Sort Centers)

• Identify and eliminate root causes of route inefficiencies, capacity constraints, and route cancellations.

• Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, while measuring and identifying activities performed and ensuring service requirements are met.

Basic Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma

• Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)

• Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of program management, logistics, operations, supply chain, transportation, or equivalent experience

• 1+ years of management experience

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience with SQL

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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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

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