Transportation Operations Manager

Description

At Amazon, we are working to become the most customer-centric company in the world. To achieve this, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is one of the most recognized brands in the world, and we ship over one billion packages each year to our loyal customers. The Transportation Operations Management (TOM) Team is looking for a Transportation Operations Manager. If you thrive in a demanding and dynamic environment, we could be the ideal partner for you. We don't like to stand still, which is why we treat every day as if it were Day One. This is the kind of spirit that drives our success today and in the future. And you could be part of it.

Description

At Amazon, we are working to become the most customer-centric company in the world. To achieve this, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is one of the most recognized brands in the world, and we ship over one billion packages each year to our loyal customers. The Transportation Operations Management (TOM) Team is looking for a Transportation Operations Manager. If you thrive in a demanding and dynamic environment, we could be the ideal partner for you. We don't like to stand still, which is why we treat every day as if it were Day One. This is the kind of spirit that drives our success today and in the future. And you could be part of it.

The Transportation Operations Manager is responsible for managing yard operations in coordination with the site's Dock, Inbound, and Outbound teams to ensure first in, first out (FIFO) processing and mitigate risks of impact on the customer experience. The ideal candidate has experience in transportation operations and excellent project management skills. They have the ability to lead and mentor people, analyze data, and make relevant recommendations in an often ambiguous environment. One of the key responsibilities of this role is to standardize and improve processes while analyzing and eliminating root causes of defects in current systems. This position requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence change.

The applicable collective agreement (CCNL) for this role is Logistica, Trasporto Merci e Spedizione. The position is classified at Level 1 or above, depending on the candidate’s skills, competences and experience.

Key job responsibilities

• Collaborate with Site leadership to improve the punctuality of inbound and outbound trucks, as well as safety and customer experience metrics
• Streamline communication between the Site, the Network Operations Center, and carriers to optimize truck flow in the yard, ensuring on-time arrivals and departures
• Responsible for reporting yard performance to local Site leadership, identifying root causes of structural issues, and driving resolution with multiple stakeholders
• Support all site safety and compliance programs to ensure a safe working environment for associates in the yard
• Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and Lean tool implementation
• Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs while measuring and identifying completed activities
• Ability to develop standard procedures and share best practices with our global transportation operations teams
• Ability to work some weekends and/or nights as needed (this team provides tactical support to Amazon's logistics network)

A day in the life

• You will ensure the safety of your team by promoting Amazon's health and safety standards.
• You will lead cross-functional teams dedicated to solving operational problems.
• You will uphold Amazon's high standards for process quality.
• You will ensure the accuracy of information and adherence to operational standards.
• You will focus on improving and streamlining processes.
• You will become fully knowledgeable about the fulfillment center's key processes and activities.
• You will actively participate in sharing and promoting best practices with your colleagues and across the network.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience managing teams
• Experience communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues and leadership
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• Speak, write, and read fluently in Italian
• Speak, write, and read fluently in English
• Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
• Experience in a logistics/operations environment
• Experience with SQL and Access

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The minimum gross base salary for this position is listed below. The base salary listed corresponds to working on a full-time basis. For part-time hours, the salary will be pro-rated.

Amazon reserves the right to offer a higher salary and/or level, depending on the candidate's skills, competencies, and experience. Amazon's package may include a sign on payment. In addition, the candidate may be eligible to participate in a restricted stock unit scheme operated independently by Amazon.com Inc. in USA. Your recruiting team will share final salary and any restricted stock unit scheme if applicable, depending on skills and requirements.

In addition to statutory benefits, and those applicable to the relevant CBA, company supplementary benefits may apply subject to further terms.

See below the minimum gross base salary for this position:

Torrazza, ITA - 46,000.00 EUR Annually

Company

Amazon Italia Logistica S.R.L. - B96

Job ID: A10541686