Amazon Transportation Program Manager, Operations Cape Town, South Africa Apply NowThe Amazon South Africa Operations team is hiring a Transportation Manager to improve the experience for our African customers. This role will allow you to work across various internal and external teams to evaluate the customer landscapes and invent innovative approaches to solve ambiguous problems. If you are looking for an entrepreneurial role within a fast-paced, ambiguous, and collaborative environment, please reach out for more info.This leadership position plays a key role in shaping Amazon's operation by developing the transportation strategy and managing the long-term relationship between Amazon and our 3PL transportation service providers. The leader will be accountable for dealing with challenging operational issues that will require a deep analysis of our distribution network and for innovating and implementing solutions that will influence the short and long-term operations.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage the business relationships with 3PL carriers, spanning optimization and resolution of operational issues to supporting commercial and contractual negotiations.Develop domestic and international line haul connections to the highest degree of cost effectiveness and reliability.Partner with cross-functional teams such as Finance and Analytics to develop reports and mechanisms to manage operational and financial performance on a daily basis.Work with Delivery Experience (DEX), Supply Chain, and Fulfillment teams to determine future demand for transportation resources and translate the aforementioned into capacity and operations plans.Drive continuous improvement initiatives with carriers, fulfillment centers, and customer service teams to provide best-in-class delivery experience, speed, and cost structure.Represent local country and partner with/leverage other internal resources to improve delivery experience and cost structure through system and process enhancement.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in logistics, management, engineering, or other related fields from an accredited university.10+ years of professional experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain management.Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop solutions based on data-driven information.Experience in program management and working with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.Solid verbal/written communication, positive influencing skills, and sound business judgment.Highly adaptable to a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and ability to perform in the midst of ambiguity.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced degree such as MBA or Master's degree in supply chain, engineering, or other related fields.Experience in fast-paced multinational companies renowned for their state-of-the-art supply chain and logistics practice.Ability to manage, motivate, and influence employees and partners.Experience of successfully driving complex, milestone-driven projects and carrying out changes across multi-country entities.Key Job ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage the business relationships with 3PL carriers, spanning optimization and resolution of operational issues to supporting commercial and contractual negotiations.Develop domestic and international line haul connections to the highest degree of cost effectiveness and reliability.Partner with cross-functional teams such as Finance and Analytics to develop reports and mechanisms to manage operational and financial performance on a daily basis.Work with Delivery Experience (DEX), Supply Chain, and Fulfillment teams to determine future demand for transportation resources and translate the aforementioned into capacity and operations plans.Drive continuous improvement initiatives with carriers, fulfillment centers, and customer service teams to provide best-in-class delivery experience, speed, and cost structure.Represent local country and partner with/leverage other internal resources to improve delivery experience and cost structure through system and process enhancement.Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas.
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