Logistics Scheduler , EU Central Operations
Amazon
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Dunstable
Contract type: Full time
Description
Contract Duration - 6 months
Do you want to learn how the most complex transportation network is managed on a daily basis?
Our entire business is focused on delighting our customers. We strive to stay agile from the second an order is placed online and throughout the seamless coordination of that order behind the scenes. That can be described in one of our core Leadership Principles, which is Bias for Action. This means that our teams band together and aren’t content with just with the status quo. We’re aiming to become the most customer-centric company on Earth.
As a Logistics Scheduler you will have the opportunity to create world-class customer experiences leveraging your innovation, team player and problem solving skills.
This position involves working in a rotating three-shift system, which may include Saturdays, night shifts and on-call duty
Key job responsibilities
Execute daily same day or next day forecasts.
Plan delivery routes or monitor the volume flow, affecting tens of thousands of packages at EU level.
You will be accountable for planning accuracy, cost and customer experience. In addition, you will be instrumental in developing best practices and standard work for the network.
Ensure targets and service deadlines are met, according to regulatory requirements.
Communicate with various departments, facilitating the flow of information between different stakeholders and resolving any potential issues that impact business continuity.
Conduct research into process improvement initiatives and taking real-time decisions by taking a step back at strategic intervals to take in the bigger picture.
Maintain and report up to date and accurate statistics, management reports and analysis.
A day in the life
As a Logistics Scheduler you will work across the EU in a cross-functional environment with the Supply Chain, Distribution Centers, and Ground Transportation teams, in order to support our day-to-day operations to ensure the timely delivery of Heavy/Bulky shipments to our customers.
About The Team
Amazon Logistics, or AMZL, handles ‘last mile’ delivery duties in partnership with third-party distribution businesses. We utilise creative thinking and continuous improvement initiatives to get millions of physical products into the hands of our customers. Our goal is to make our customers’ delivery experience as smooth as possible and roll out global delivery solutions for our newest concepts, like Amazon Fresh, Prime Now and Amazon Restaurants.
Basic Qualifications
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Company - Amazon UK Services Ltd.
Job ID: A3012697
Contract Duration - 6 months
Do you want to learn how the most complex transportation network is managed on a daily basis?
Our entire business is focused on delighting our customers. We strive to stay agile from the second an order is placed online and throughout the seamless coordination of that order behind the scenes. That can be described in one of our core Leadership Principles, which is Bias for Action. This means that our teams band together and aren’t content with just with the status quo. We’re aiming to become the most customer-centric company on Earth.
As a Logistics Scheduler you will have the opportunity to create world-class customer experiences leveraging your innovation, team player and problem solving skills.
This position involves working in a rotating three-shift system, which may include Saturdays, night shifts and on-call duty
Key job responsibilities
Execute daily same day or next day forecasts.
Plan delivery routes or monitor the volume flow, affecting tens of thousands of packages at EU level.
You will be accountable for planning accuracy, cost and customer experience. In addition, you will be instrumental in developing best practices and standard work for the network.
Ensure targets and service deadlines are met, according to regulatory requirements.
Communicate with various departments, facilitating the flow of information between different stakeholders and resolving any potential issues that impact business continuity.
Conduct research into process improvement initiatives and taking real-time decisions by taking a step back at strategic intervals to take in the bigger picture.
Maintain and report up to date and accurate statistics, management reports and analysis.
A day in the life
As a Logistics Scheduler you will work across the EU in a cross-functional environment with the Supply Chain, Distribution Centers, and Ground Transportation teams, in order to support our day-to-day operations to ensure the timely delivery of Heavy/Bulky shipments to our customers.
About The Team
Amazon Logistics, or AMZL, handles ‘last mile’ delivery duties in partnership with third-party distribution businesses. We utilise creative thinking and continuous improvement initiatives to get millions of physical products into the hands of our customers. Our goal is to make our customers’ delivery experience as smooth as possible and roll out global delivery solutions for our newest concepts, like Amazon Fresh, Prime Now and Amazon Restaurants.
Basic Qualifications
- Relevant experience in an analytical tasks or projects, working with data
- Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English (C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference, CEFR)
- Relevant experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we’d love to hear from you.
- Relevant experience in communicating with senior stakeholders and leadership
- Previous experience within transportation or logistics
- Working experience on programming and coding languages (SQL or Python).
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Company - Amazon UK Services Ltd.
Job ID: A3012697
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