Amazon

Head North America Logistics & Strategy, Amazon Robotics Global Logistics

Amazon$162K — $220K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
  • 5+ years of experience managing teams.
  • 5+ years of strategic 3PL transportation and warehouse sourcing.
  • Experience developing operational processes with data insights.
  • Proven record in leading multi-site logistics networks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead NA logistics operations team and ensure accountability of 3PLs.
  • Negotiate cost-effective contracts through the RFP process.
  • Manage monthly logistics budgets and meet financial targets.
  • Oversee quality and capacity of 3PL logistics providers.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and sustainability initiatives.
  • Develop KPIs and SLAs to drive operational excellence.
  • Deliver projects on time, within scope, and budget.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Maternity and parental leave options.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • 401(k) plan.
Full Job Description
The NA Logistics Operations, Sourcing & Strategy is responsible for driving end-to-end delivery of logistics solutions that achieve the requirements of the Amazon Fulfillment Network (AFN), serving as a critical linkage across Amazon Robotics teams to ensure cost-effective and innovative logistics strategies and solutions are designed, developed and executed to ensure Fulfillment Center (FC) deployment targets are achieved.

Key job responsibilities

- Responsible for NA logistics operations team leadership: Receiving, shipping, inventory control, cost, 3PL performance, and all related SLAs, KPIs, CIs. Holds 3PLs accountable.

- Lead RFP process for metering center projects. Strategically negotiate cost effective contracts.

- Develops monthly logistics budget. Achieves monthly budget targets.

- Responsible for quality, performance, and capacity of 3PL logistics providers.

- Develops network strategies to deliver POR plan

- Thought leader for cost efficiencies and frugality initiatives.

- Drive operational excellence by developing and improving KPIs and SLAs.

- Manage daily plans to exceed expectations for 3PL labor productivity, inventory control and order accuracy.

- Identify process improvements, cost optimization and sustainability initiatives in collaboration with Robotics Supply Chain leadership.

- Effectively manage and deliver projects within scope, time, budget and quality

- Support contract negotiations, ramp-ups and ramp down of warehouses.

- Prioritize projects and data flow improvements (eg. EDI), evaluate and set stakeholder expectations.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

About the team

The Amazon Robotics Global Logistics & Delivery Experience team deploys robotics solutions globally across NA, UK, EU, and APAC supporting inbound and outbound logistics and customer service.

Delivery Experience: We embrace our customers' variability and respond to their needs. We drive a customer focused, cost effective, efficient, and globally integrated delivery experience for our customer Amazon Fulfillment Network (AFN).

Value Creation: We identify every opportunity to create value and lower cost to serve AFN through competitive 3PL bidding, and leveraging Amazon Global Logistics, Amazon Air, Amazon Freight, and Amazon idle warehouse assets.

Continuous Improvement: We innovate, learn and be curious, invent and simplify our operating models to continually improve. We won't waver on Customer Obsession; we will fail quickly, learn iteratively, mechanize and scale what works in an organized way.

Network Design: We will design our supply chain to enable scalability, sustainability, and resiliency. We collaborate across Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovation (RDPI), confront functional siloes, and breakdown bureaucratic barriers to achieve lowest landed cost.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent

- Experience developing operational processes and data insights

- 5+ years of people management experience

- 5+ years of experience with 3PL strategic transportation and warehouse sourcing

- Experience leading strategy for multi-site logistics network

- Experience leading operations for large logistics network

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience working and communicating with multiple stakeholders, C-level executives and cross-functional teams

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, MA, N.Reading - 162,700.00 - 220,200.00 USD annually

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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.
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