Sr. PM, Shipping COGS, RBS : Cost to Serve
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management · Program Management
In short
Amazon seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead initiatives reducing shipping costs and operational inefficiencies to lower Cost to Serve. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of program management experience, strong analytical and financial acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders across global teams.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive business goals for reducing Cost to Serve (CtS) across shipping costs and operational inefficiencies.
- Lead strategic initiatives from problem definition to solution implementation with limited leadership direction.
- Use advanced analytics tools to uncover inefficiencies, analyze cost and volume drivers, and develop actionable solutions.
- Partner with finance teams to validate cost models, forecast savings, and align with Amazon’s financial goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across finance, operations, and supply chain to implement scalable solutions.
- Conduct deep dives into defects to identify systemic inefficiencies and influence technology decisions.
- Communicate effectively with senior leaders, presenting data-driven insights and recommendations.
- Develop and implement scalable programs across geographies, incorporating regional nuances and best practices.
- Form and manage cross-functional project teams.
- Build a data-oriented culture, adoption of technology solutions, and process improvement projects.
- Solve business problems using technology and liaise with technology and operational teams.
- Manage stakeholder communication across multiple lines of business on various project milestones.
- Take up undefined business problems and deliver independently with limited leadership direction.
- Influence large customer segments, technology decisions, and external entity interactions.
- Mentor and develop others.
- Own large programs and manage the lifecycle of complex initiatives.
- Unblock teams and increase speed of delivery.
- Make trade-offs between short-term cost reductions and long-term strategic objectives.
- Drive detailed discussions and high-level alignment.
- Present findings and strategies to senior leadership.
- Analyze opportunities, identify patterns, and implement upstream solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in program management, with a proven track record of delivering cross-functional initiatives.
- Advanced data analytics skills, including proficiency in SQL and working with large datasets.
- Financial acumen, with experience in cost modeling, volume driver analysis, and P&L metrics.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex ideas effectively.
- 5+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience.
- 5+ years of program or project management experience.
- 5+ years of delivering cross functional projects experience.
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree or MBA in Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience with Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or similar process improvement methodologies.
- Proven success in leading global programs across diverse geographies.
- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience.
Benefits
- Impactful Leadership: Lead critical projects that directly influence Amazon’s supply chain cost structure and operational performance.
- Strategic Influence: Collaborate across global teams, including finance, operations and technology.
- Data-Driven Innovation: Leverage analytics to uncover insights and optimize supply chain performance.
- Professional Growth: Join a supportive, fast-paced environment with access to mentorship, leadership development and opportunities to grow your career.
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