Description
At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute millions of products each year to our loyal customers.
Amazon is seeking an Operation Manager for its Transportation team. In this role, you will be working closely with fulfillment centers (FCs) and sort centers (SCs), last mile (LMs) logistic partners, and other stakeholders for smooth management of line haul operations across Amazon's middle mile network. As a Line Haul Manager, you will be responsible for the developing, strategizing, planning, and executing surface transportation across miles of Amazon and its Business including Quick Commerce, Core, XL, Amazon freight, and Warehouse transfers. You will work closely with internal stakeholders including Planning teams, Last mile operations, Fulfillment Centers, Sort Centers, Network Design, Ops Integration, S&OP;, Air haul, Rail haul, EF team, and Seller Flex. You will collaborate with external stakeholders such as vendors and carriers. You will deliver at the right costs and efficiencies. We are looking for individuals with a proven ability to drive process improvements & the ability to keep pace with our explosive growth while inspiring others. The individual should have a can-do attitude and an ability to solve problems independently with limited guidance.
Your role will involve managing operational metrics, leading continuous improvement processes and cost initiatives, managing carrier relationships, and planning for any changes in the network.
Key Job Responsibilities Responsibilities include managing day-to-day execution, planning, network expansion, and carrier management. Building relationships with LH / MR carriers, Key stakeholders:
- Management of LH / MR schedule on a weekly/monthly basis
- Planning and scale-up of capacities for peak sale events by working with the central team and carriers
- Leading and supporting initiatives on network speed, reliability, and expansion by collaborating with central stakeholders
- Managing continuous improvement projects related to Safety, cost, and efficiency
- Driving programs/projects of national/regional importance collaborating with multiple stakeholders
A Day in the Life
- GB development
- Truck utilization
- Carrier arrival performance at destination
- Accident analysis
- Prepare bridge for WBR
- BAU Ad-hoc Planning & analysis
- Coordinate with SLP & carrier to reduce in-transit losses
- Engage with Safety to improve yard & road safety
- Drive R4D training & adoption with carriers
- Preregistration compliance
- Self-invoicing
- New SC, FC, Station Launches
- Prepare vehicle fleet plan
- Carrier allocation
- ART Event execution
- Support sub LH functions like AF, AMXL, etc.
About the Team Amazon couldn't deliver at pace without the Amazon Transportation Service (ATS) team. As part of ATS, you'll be welcomed into a diverse team that plays a central role in our success. Using air, sea, and road transport, as well as sortation centers equipped with the latest technology, you'll help Amazon's transport run at maximum efficiency. Our team captures data and uses it to drive decisions.
We put safety first as our people are our priority. And we use the expertise of our people to get packages to their destination - quickly, conveniently, and sustainably.
Basic Qualifications
- 2 years of employee and performance management experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2 years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 years of performance metrics, process improvement, or lean techniques experience
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Locations
- IND, MH, Mumbai
📌 Operations Manager, Linehaul (India)
🏢 Amazon
📍 India