Transportation Specialist - Transportation, NOC OutboundNOC (Network Operations Center) is the central command and control center for 'Transportation Execution' across the Amazon Supply Chain network supporting multiple geographies like NA, India and EU.
It ensures hassle-free, timely pick-up and delivery of freight from vendors to Amazon fulfillment centers (FC) and from Amazon FCs to carrier hubs.
In case of any exceptions, NOC steps in to resolve the issue and keeps all the stakeholders informed on the proceedings.
Along with this tactical problem solving, NOC is also charged with understanding trends in network exceptions and then automating processes or proposing process changes to streamline operations.
This second aspect involves network monitoring and significant analysis of network data.
Overall, NOC plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth functioning of Amazon transportation and thereby has a direct impact on Amazon's ability to serve its customers on time.
Purview of a Trans Ops SpecialistA Trans Ops Specialist at NOC facilitates flow of information between different stakeholders (Trans Carriers/Hubs/Warehouses) and resolves any potential issues that impact customer experience and business continuity.
This role is part of the centralized Network Operations Centre (NOC) org part of Amazon India.
This role is based in Dalian, China and will be required to work for Amazon Japan.
Key Job ResponsibilitiesCommunication with external customers (Carriers, Vendors/Suppliers) and internal customers (Retail, Finance, Software Support, Fulfillment Centers).Ability to pull data from numerous databases (using Excel, Access, SQL and/or other data management systems) and to perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed is a plus.Develop and/or understand performance metrics to assist with driving business results.Ability to scope out business and functional requirements for the Amazon technology teams who create and enhance the software systems and tools used by NOC.Must be able to quickly understand the business impact of the trends and make decisions that make sense based on available data.Must be able to systematically escalate problems or variance in the information and data to the relevant owners and teams and follow through on the resolutions to ensure they are delivered.Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, while measuring and identifying activities performed.Excellent communication, both verbal and written as one may be required to create a narrative outlining weekly findings and the variances to goals, and present these findings in a review forum.
Languages proficiency (mandatory) – Japanese.Providing real-time customer experience by working in a 24/7 operating environment (INCLUDING NIGHT SHIFT). BASIC QUALIFICATIONSLanguages proficiency (mandatory) – Japanese.Good communication skills, Trans Ops Specialist will be facilitating flow of information between internal/external.Proficiency in Advanced Excel (pivot tables, vlookups).Demonstrated ability to work in a team in a very dynamic environment.Comfortable working in 24/7 rotational shift model (including night shifts). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree.10-24 months of work experience.SQL basics (Joins preferably).Logistics background and lean/six sigma training is a plus. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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