Join Amazon Japan's Dynamic Transportation Team!
We're seeking a talented Program Manager to join JP Transportation, the core division driving Amazon Japan's transportation network.
In this strategic role, you will conduct iterative simulations in virtual environments using in-house systems to optimize transportation network performance, analyzes and identifies optimal solutions balancing three critical metrics : operational quality, cost efficiency, and delivery speed.
This role gives you opportunities to improve analytical and project management skills and to have a lot of chances to drive to build the gigantic Amazon’s supply chain network by yourself.
Join us to shape the future of one of Japan's largest logistics networks and contribute to Amazon's mission of being Earth's most customer-centric company!
JP Transportationは、アマゾンジャパンのの立案と実行を担う部門です。より確実に荷物をお届けすること、更なる配送スピードを実現することで、お客様から信頼されるサービスであり続けることに責任を持ちます。
Program Manager, Japan Transportationは、自社システムを使用し、仮想空間でのシミュレーションを繰り返すことでアマゾンの輸送ネットワークにおける品質・コスト・配送スピードの最も効率よい数字を導き出します。さらに、その結果を戦略やアクションプランとしてプロジェクト化し、関連する部署や現場オペレーションの方々とのコミュニケーションを通じてプロジェクトを短期間で実現するよう進めます。深く分析するスキルと、より早く効率的に進めるためのプロジェクトマネジメントスキルを磨くことができ、世界最大級の物流オペレーションを改善し、何百万人ものお客様により良い影響を与えるチャンスがあります。日々変化するビジネス環境の中、貴方の高い分析スキルと実行スキルによって、アマゾンの大規模なサプライチェーンネットワークの成長させることができるポジションです。
Key job responsibilities
- After the final interview is completed, we will inform you about the project and the team you will be assigned to.
General Responsibilities】
Track and report on key metrics to ensure business health by analyzing the variance between forecasted and actual shipment volumes using our internal system including monitoring costs, load efficiency, and delivery speed, along with other essential performance indicators.Identify opportunities for optimization and implement improvements to maintain operational excellence and sustainable business performance.Coordinate with multiple stakeholders (internal departments and external partners) to ensure seamless project execution and continuous performance improvementBased on assignments】
Lead Amazon’s transportation network construction and implementation projects for handling high-volume deliveries during sales and peak periodsDesign innovative transportation networks incorporating latest supply chain strategies (prioritizing customer experience, then cost optimization)Design end-to-end transportation connections from shipping warehouses to delivery points during new facility establishment (including sort centers and delivery stations)Develop and manage 3-year long-term plans for route planning operations, incorporating best practices from global Amazon operationsLead system implementation projects for route planning automation and process improvementsManage CO2 reduction initiatives in the transportation network, including implementation of sustainability measures and stakeholder alignmentend-to-endでの輸送ネットワークを設計（仕分けセンターや配送ステーションを含む）CO2削減イニシアチブの管理A day in the life
9 : 00 - Review daily action plans and check emails / messages10 : 00 - Review sessions with managers to strengthen planning initiatives12 : 00 - Lunch break13 : 00 - Conduct stakeholder meetings to enhance plan feasibility15 : 00 - Monitor progress of implemented projects16 : 00 – Dive deep data, run optimal tool to seek further business opportunities17 : 00 – Check all daily activities and prepare for the next day9 : 00 – 1日のアクションプランの確認、メールの対応10 : 00 – 計画をより強固にするために作成した資料のレビュー12 : 00 – 昼食13 : 00 –社内ステークホルダーとの連携のための会議15 : 00 – 自身が提案し実施したプロジェクトの進捗を確認16 : 00 – 更なるビジネス拡大への模索するためにデータ分析やツール解析17 : 00 – 1日のアクションの振り返りと、翌日の準備About the team
The JP Transportation Team brings together professionals from diverse backgrounds, including consulting, web development, and manufacturing - not just logistics. We welcome candidates regardless of their logistics experience.
We prioritize "Work-Life Harmony" and foster an environment where employees with different backgrounds can thrive together. With our full-flex working style, team members, including working parents, can easily balance their work and personal lives.
JP Transportation Teamは、様々な業界からの中途採用者が多く在籍しています。物流業界だけでなく、コンサルティング、Web、メーカー出身など、社員のバックグラウンドは多岐にわたります。物流業界での経験や知見がない方からのご応募も歓迎です。
Working Hour : Fully-Flex, No Core Time
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or equivalentEnglish : Intermediate (able to attend internal meetings, able to negotiate internally) Approximately TOEIC 700Japanese : Intermediate (able to attend internal meetings, able to negotiate internally) Approximately JLPT 2Minimum 2 years of project management experienceExcel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot, SUMIF)Analytical skills with ability to handle complex data sets and develop problem-solving hypothesesProject planning experience, including revenue / cost analysis and operational improvementsExperience in process improvement projectsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in logistics, transportation, or warehouse operations, particularly in line-haul businessKnowledge of management accounting and statistical analysisPositive attitude towards working in diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive cultureExperience with SQL / TableauOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.
