Program Manager I, Global Logistics, Imports
About the role
Amazon seeks a Program Manager I to join our Global Logistics Imports team. In this role, you'll lead strategic cross-functional programs that optimize our global supply chain operations. You'll leverage data analytics, project management expertise, and stakeholder management skills to drive operational excellence across our vendor and third-party partner networks.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end program management for cross-functional initiatives, ensuring successful delivery against key metrics
- Develop and execute program strategies that align with business objectives and customer needs
- Lead data-driven process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
- Create and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budget tracking
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks proactively
- Deliver regular status updates and presentations to senior leadership
- Establish and monitor KPIs for program performance
- Implement process improvements based on data analysis and stakeholder feedback
- Facilitate cross-team collaboration to optimize resource allocation
A day in the life
You'll start your day reviewing program metrics and addressing any operational challenges that arose the day prior. Throughout the day, you'll collaborate with teams across the globe, from tech partners to logistics providers. You'll lead project meetings, analyze performance data, and work on process improvements. You might develop a new reporting dashboard, strategize with stakeholders on program enhancements, or create executive presentations highlighting program achievements and opportunities.
About the team
Global Logistics Imports is dedicated to optimizing speed and cost in the movement of freight from global manufacturing hubs to Amazon's international marketplaces. We serve both Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) sellers and retail direct import vendors. Our team leverages logistics providers and internal Amazon supply chain solutions to increase selection and lower costs for our customers. We foster an environment of innovation and continuous improvement, where analytical thinking and customer obsession drive our decision-making.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field
- 2+ years of program or project management experience
- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- 2+ years of developing program strategies and plans, diving execution, and influencing senior stakeholders experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams
Preferred qualifications
- Knowledge of Lean principles and DMAIC methodology
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience in project management including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing tasks
Benefits
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
Pay
- USA, AZ, Tempe - 55,600.00 - 97,400.00 USD annually
- USA, TN, Nashville - 50,100.00 - 87,600.00 USD annually
- USA, WA, Bellevue - 80,200.00 - 97,400.00 USD annually