Transportation Specialist, Amazon Intermodal (AZIM)

Amazon; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Intermodal is seeking a Transportation Specialist to join AZIM in Tempe, AZ. You will manage end-to-end transportation execution, coordinate with carriers and internal teams, and use data to drive on-time delivery and reduce disruptions.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of computing experience, strong English skills, and a background in logistics or operations. This role emphasizes fast decision-making, clear communication, and a focus on customer experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of computing experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong written and verbal English; ability to work with data from multiple sources.
• Experience in logistics or operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with carriers, rail partners, vendors, and stakeholders to coordinate loads.
• Pull data from databases and perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
• Understand performance metrics to drive business results and improve processes.
• Rectify disruptions and follow standard work to resolve issues with data-driven decisions.
• Provide real-time customer experience in a fast-paced transportation environment.
• Identify disruptions and reroute or fix as needed to keep deliveries on track.
• Communicate findings clearly to owners and teams to drive improvements.

Skills

Logistics operations

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Transportation Specialist, Amazon Intermodal (AZIM)

Job ID: 10490689 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon’s Intermodal (AZIM) Operations team is seeking highly skilled and motivated Transportation Specialists to join this rapidly growing team. AZIM Operations drives the end to end operational execution of all loads (internal and external) shipped on our 1P network. The team supports regions and shippers across the Supply Chain network and is tasked with ensuring on-time pickup and delivery of freight from vendors, Amazon fulfillment centers (FCs), rail yards and shipper hubs. In the case of disruptions, the Operations team is responsible for addressing the disruption, keeping all stakeholders informed and ensuring timely resolution of the issue. The AZIM Operations team is the first line of defense in understanding network trends, delays, dwells and other exceptions that impact AZIM’s ability to deliver a world class transportation product that serves its customers on time.

Key job responsibilities

• Communication with customers (Carriers, Rail Road partners, Vendors/Suppliers) and stakeholders (Program Managers, Fulfillment Centers, Amazon Managed carrier programs).
• Pull data from numerous databases (using Excel, SQL and/or other data management systems) and to perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
• Understand performance metrics to assist with driving business results.
• Rectify disruptions, breaks in process and follow standard work to make decisions that make sense based on available data.
• Provide real-time customer experience by working in a fast paced operating environment.
• Knowledge to systematically elevate problems or variance in the information and data to the relevant owners and teams.
• Deliver follow through on the resolutions to ensure the information is delivered.
• Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, while measuring and identifying activities performed.
• Communication, both verbal and written as their data and findings are critical to tracking trends and performance inefficiencies.
• Identifying possible disruptions in a route and fixing/rerouting it in a timely manner.
• Deliver positive carrier and driver experience/solutions, in a contact center environment, through researching, problem-solving, setting appropriate expectations and working within the Amazon Transportation network to get trailers/trucks back on track when disruptions occur.

A day in the life

The AZIM Transportation Operations Specialist facilitates the continued flow of Amazon’s supply chain by passing information to key stakeholders and resolving disruptions that impact customer experience or the flow of information impacting performance and delivery. The Specialist checks on a list of shipments and makes sure everything is as it should be, then optimizes the driver’s intermodal portions of the trip as much as possible while providing any necessary information to avoid disruptions. Will be required to make real-time decisions to resolve issues and cancelations. Will also be apart of new and inventive programs designed to bridge a gap or improve overall business. The Specialist addresses or escalates any concerns arising during the lifecycle of freight leaving rail ramps, shipper hubs, Amazon fulfillment centers, or transiting between rail to OTR carriers. The day-to day role requires the specialist to provide resolutions by researching and querying internal tools and making real-time decisions in accordance with their guidance and standard work processes. In this role, the Transportation Operations Specialist will be able to understand the process and requirements/be able to analyze data and notice trends and be able to drive Customer Experience without compromising on time. This position will need to have the experience to understand Logistics and should be able to communicate clearly in the written and oral form.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of working with computers and Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) experience
• High school or equivalent diploma
• Speak, write, and read fluently in English
• Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• Are 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a logistics/operations environment

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 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, AZ, Tempe - 21.68 - 29.18 USD hourly