Transportation Analyst, GTS Field

DESCRIPTION Amazon's Transportation Execution & Systems Team is seeking a Transportation Analyst to join a team that identifies, creates, develops and integrates innovative solutions that lead to improvements in our North American transportation network. Amazon transportation encompasses all of the operations that deliver worldwide shipments to and from our fulfillment centers and third party locations. The Transportation Analyst will be responsible to design, develop, and improve our transportation systems. Key job responsibilities * Communicate analysis and insights to stakeholders and business leaders, both verbally and in writing * Create and maintain tools and reports that support both Senior leadership as well as Operators at the site level * Manage multiple ongoing priorities and closely adhere to internal team and stakeholder SLAs * Design new metrics and enhance existing metrics to support the future state of business processes and ensure sustainability and scalability * Enable effective decision making by retrieving and aggregating data from multiple sources in order to provide visibility to pending changes * Drive continuous improvement by identifying ways to streamline processes and reduce waste sources and compiling it into a digestible and actionable format * Maintain/update internal documentation for internal training and reference 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 Learn more about our benefits here: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree or equivalent * Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required * Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays * 1+ years of working with computers and Microsoft Office products and applications experience * 1+ years of Analyst experience * Intermediate proficiency in Excel, including the use of pivot tables & charts and vlookup PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience with end-to-end project management * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field * 2+ years work experience in logistics/transportation industry * Experience using SQL and/or Python * Advanced proficiency in Excel, including the use of VBA, Macros, and merging datasets * Data management & data quality control experience with knowledge pulling and analyzing large sets of data * Experience in manufacturing, transportation, customer service, and/or distribution environments * Experience using data to understand root cause of issues and improve processes to prevent recurrence * Experience working independently in a fast-paced environment * Experience communicating professionally and effectively with cross-functional stakeholders * 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! Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit

Created: 2024-11-02