Overview
Ready to shape the future of Amazon Logistics (AMZL)? We're looking for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment — someone who tackles complex problems head-on, delivers innovative solutions, and is driven by knowing their work directly enables the delivery experiences that make customers smile. Amazon Logistics Japan is looking to hire an experienced Forecasting Specialist to lead a team in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) that impact the direction of the whole JP network. You will be driving the continuous improvement and operational excellence projects in Japan to deliver a world class customer experience. Your hands-on leadership, operational instincts, and sharp analytical skills, paired with the ability to build and leverage relationships across a broad stakeholder landscape, will empower you to tackle industry-level strategic challenges with creative, sc
Full job description
Full Job Description
Ready to shape the future of Amazon Logistics (AMZL)? We're looking for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment — someone who tackles complex problems head-on, delivers innovative solutions, and is driven by knowing their work directly enables the delivery experiences that make customers smile.
Amazon Logistics Japan is looking to hire an experienced Forecasting Specialist to lead a team in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) that impact the direction of the whole JP network. You will be driving the continuous improvement and operational excellence projects in Japan to deliver a world class customer experience. Your hands-on leadership, operational instincts, and sharp analytical skills, paired with the ability to build and leverage relationships across a broad stakeholder landscape, will empower you to tackle industry-level strategic challenges with creative, scalable solutions.
Operating with significant autonomy and discretion, you will drive the development of solutions to some of the company's most challenging business issues and help scale the network rapidly and safely with your strategy. You must be curious, and willing to try, to learn and to collaborate with amazing teams.
About the team We are a highly diverse team comprising individuals from various backgrounds. We welcome professionals who are open to new ideas and perspectives. Our team's strength lies in our ability to leverage our diverse experiences and expertise to drive innovation and solve complex challenges. We value collaboration, creativity, and a willingness to embrace different viewpoints.
At Amazon, you'll work alongside the latest AI and GenAI tools that are increasingly woven into how teams operate: from AI-powered capabilities that accelerate decision-making, to Generative AI that helps you focus on work that truly matters. You'll have opportunities and resources to develop AI fluency at your own pace, with continuous learning built into the culture.
Key job responsibilities Improvement of forecast accuracy Optimization of process flows Driving implementation of new tools and models Contribution to the growth of the network People management
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of team management experience
- 5+ years of cross functional project delivery experience
- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
- Experience articulating complex concepts to cross-functional audiences in business-proficient English
Preferred Qualifications
- Speak, write, and read fluently in Japanese
- Experience in supply chain
- Knowledge of data analytics with tools such as Tableau, SQL, Quick-sight
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Requirements & qualifications
3+ years of team management experience 5+ years of cross functional project delivery experience 5+ years of program or project management experience Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements Experience articulating complex concepts to cross-functional audiences in business-proficient English
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