Job Description
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How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers and are excited for what’s to come. If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you. Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team! Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Planner with strong logistics expertise to join our Supply Chain team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing inventory levels, forecasting demand, optimizing stock across the Prime Air fulfillment network, and ensuring seamless logistics operations for our innovative drone delivery system.
Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control authorization for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.
Key job responsibilities
• Analyze inventory levels and develop strategies to optimize stock positions across multiple fulfillment nodes
• Design and implement inventory distribution strategies that minimize transportation costs while maximizing service levels
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including in-stock rates, inventory turns, carrying costs, and logistics efficiency metrics
• Collaborate with vendors, carriers, and internal teams to ensure proper inventory flow and transportation optimization
• Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks, including transportation constraints, warehouse capacity issues, and last-mile delivery challenges
• Develop contingency plans for logistics disruptions and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Optimize warehouse layouts and material handling processes to support efficient drone operations
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities, including freight consolidation and route optimization
• Analyze transportation modes and costs to recommend optimal shipping methods
• Generate regular reports and presentations on inventory performance, logistics costs, and supply chain efficiency
• Participate in supply planning meetings and coordinate with cross-functional teams including operations, procurement, and transportation
• Support new site launches by developing inventory positioning strategies and logistics infrastructure requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- 2+ years of supply chain experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
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