Amazon

Senior Business & Process Analyst, Planning Operations

Amazon$88K — $154K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in finance, business management, or sales operations
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Proven experience in defining and implementing sales processes
  • Skilled in data analysis using Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient in data visualization tools like Tableau or AWS QuickSight
  • Familiarity with Lean Process Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Strong communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Resolve sales planning and compensation escalations across global units
  • Analyze escalation data to identify trends and develop actionable recommendations
  • Design automated solutions to increase team independence in handling incidents
  • Translate complex data into clear recommendations for stakeholders
  • Present insights and program status to leadership through regular business reviews
  • Collaborate with sales operations leaders to understand challenges and requirements
  • Refine processes using methodologies like Lean and Agile to drive efficiency

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Join our Strategy, Policy, Escalations, and Resolutions team and help shape how AWS makes data-driven decisions that impact our business at scale. As a Senior Business & Process Analyst, you'll work at the intersection of operations, data analytics, and strategic planning to resolve complex sales compensation and sales planning escalations while developing scalable solutions that drive revenue impacting decisions across our global organization.

Key job responsibilities
• Resolve sales planning and compensation escalations for global business units while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders throughout the resolution process
• Analyze escalation data to identify trends, patterns, and systemic issues, then develop recommendations to reduce escalations and transform them into business insights
• Design and implement automated solutions using both agentic and non-agentic tools to enable your team to independently handle incidents that previously required further escalation
• Translate complex business problems and analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations and work with stakeholders to implement solutions
• Present program status, insights, and decisions to leadership through weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews, demonstrating the connection between operational improvements and business goals

A day in the life

In this role, you'll focus on resolving sales planning and compensation escalations while identifying opportunities to prevent them from happening in the first place. You might start your day reviewing escalation patterns to spot systemic issues based on cases you and other team members have resolved, then collaborate with sales operations leaders to understand their challenges and translate those into analysis requirements. You'll spend time developing automated solutions to help the team handle more cases independently, reducing the need for further escalation. Throughout the week, you'll present insights to leadership, work cross-functionally with support teams to benchmark best practices, and continuously refine processes using methodologies like Lean and Agile. Your work directly influences how we ensure correct seller payments and maintain agility to meet business needs.

About the team

We are a collaborative group focused on transforming how operations drives business outcomes across AWS. Our team works to support data-driven decision-making that is fundamental to our business success. We serve sales operations professionals, sales leaders, and support teams. Together, we're building a future where escalation processes are streamlined, automated, and generate actionable business intelligence. You'll work alongside analysts, operations leaders, and stakeholders across the organization who are committed to solving complex problems and driving continuous improvement. We value your perspective and your ability to connect operational challenges to strategic business goals.

AWS's Sales, Marketing, and Global Operations Segmentation and Planning (SMGS Ops S&P) team provides the technology, tools, and processes to support the rapidly growing worldwide AWS Sales organization. Our purpose is to drive the successful execution of the AWS sales planning motions, including Annual Planning and Current Year planning. We partner with SMGS Ops teams, including Planning Tools, Revenue, CRM, and GSC, to enable our customers to execute planning activities. Our teams include program management, policy, internal customer support, communications & training, and business operations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience defining, refining and implementing sales processes, procedures and policies or equivalent

- Experience in business-process design or equivalent

- Experience using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze data

- Experience with data visualization software (e.g., AWS QuickSight or Tableau) or open-source project

- Experience visualizing data in Tableau or other relevant data visualization software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of finance, business management and sales operations experience

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

- Experience using Lean Process Improvement, Six Sigma methodologies or related performance metrics/process improvements to increase efficiency within processes, forecasting, planning, optimization, and logistics

- Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership

- Experience with AI tooling such as Amazon QuickSuite to solve business problems and improve operational efficiency

- Experience in sales compensation

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.

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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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