Amazon

Business Analyst, Network Strategy & Performance

Amazon • $80K — $97K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ years experience in tax, finance, or a related analytical field.
  • 2+ years experience writing complex Excel VBA macros.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Proven ability to define requirements and utilize data for business insights.
  • Familiarity with SQL or ETL processes.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain shift schedules to meet short-term forecast requirements.
  • Monitor staffing levels and make corrections to improve service levels.
  • Plan and track adherence to schedules for productive activities.
  • Collaborate with leaders to identify and mitigate staffing risks.
  • Report and analyze site headcount against staffing plans.
  • Detect and address symptoms of associate burnout through metrics.
  • Coordinate cross-training, new hires, and shift rotations as needed.
  • Investigate defects to find systemic operational drivers and improve processes.
  • Build dashboards for early detection of operational defects.
  • Apply AI tools to enhance analytical workflows and automate tasks.

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
  • Basic Life and AD&D insurance with options for supplemental plans.
  • Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Support.
  • 401(k) matching plan.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and adoption reimbursement coverage.
Full Job Description
Business Analyst in Network Strategy and Performance owns processes & analytics that directly shape how Amazon serves customers globally. They are an analytical problem solver who is comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-tasked, high-energy environment. They are self-motivated, operating independently in an autonomous environment to deliver an exceptional customer experience with little to no guidance. They operationalize the long- and short-term staffing plans, working cross-functionally with site Operations, planning teams, training, finance, and others. They will contribute to the team's AI-driven transformation agenda by applying AI tools to increase the speed, quality, and scale of analytical outputs. They do not just report or fix defects, but think critically about why they happen, what surrounds them, and how to prevent them - combining analytical rigor with a proactive, anticipatory mindset.

Key job responsibilities
• Create and accurately maintain CSA shift schedules ensuring shifts are optimally planned to meet the sites short term forecast requirements and Service Levels (SL).
• Monitor actual staffing levels against planned staffing and take the relevant corrective actions as required improve SL.
• Effectively plan and monitor CSA adherence to assigned schedule, including productive and non-productive activities.
• Work closely with mid to senior-level leaders across core teams to identify and mitigate emerging risks and assists in creating mitigation plans for staffing corrections and SL recovery.
• Responsible for coordinating site-staffing needs including reporting and analysis of site headcount numbers as per staffing plan.
• Understanding and monitor symptoms of CSA burnout, detecting the metrics that can signal these symptoms and assist in implementing interventions to eliminate outlier experiences.
• Responsible to coordinate various cross-training, new-hires, and management of network and site-wide shift rotation processes as per business need.
• Create work schedules for associates, identifies and proactively resolves headcount deficiencies and overages.
• Investigate defects and operational anomalies to identify systemic drivers (system-related, behavioral, or shared responsibility), not just symptoms. Highlight and communicate metrics impacting the operation that could impact service levels, customer experience, and business process.
• Build and maintain validation checks, dashboards, and automated alerts to catch defects early - before they impact customers or operations.
• Independently apply AI tools (e.g., Amazon Q, generative AI assistants, AgentZ) to accelerate analytical workflows, identifying opportunities to improve speed and quality of outputs.
• Apply AI tools to develop automation for repetitive tasks within your workstream, demonstrating measurable productivity improvement.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 1+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience

- 2+ years of complex Excel VBA macros writing experience

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent

- Experience defining requirements and using data and metrics to draw business insights

- Experience with SQL or ETL

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience working with Tableau

- Experience using very large datasets

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.

USA, WA, Seattle - 80,200.00 - 97,600.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
Learn more about Amazon
Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
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