Senior Program Manager, AMXL Network Planning, JP AMXL Network Planning

Tokyo · On-site

About this role

Amazon is handling hundreds millions of products in Japan. Items from various sellers are collected at Fulfillment Centers (FC) and then shipped to our individual customers via Delivery Stations (DS), located in various locations across Japan. The last part of our delivery system is managed by Amazon Logistics (AMZL). AMZL is currently focusing on increasing the number of DS and expanding our network in Japan so that we can reach a larger number of customers with better speed, quality and cost.

The Sr. Program Manager for Amazon Extra Large (AMXL) Network Planning and Expansion is accountable for expanding and optimizing the lastmile delivery network for heavy and bulky items.
Core Responsibilities are;
Launch
This role leads end-to-end delivery station launch processes, executing launches according to or ahead of established timelines. It is expected to manage cross-functional stakeholder teams in each process.

Network Optimization
You owns optimization of delivery station jurisdictions, improves network efficiency metrics, implements standardized operational processes, and deploys new tools. It is expected to benchmark against worldwide best practices to ensure continuous improvement.

Success in this role requires strong skills in strategic planning and execution, stakeholder management, data-driven decision making, project management, and leadership.

At Amazon, you'll work alongside the latest AI and GenAI tools that are increasingly woven into how teams operate: from AI-powered capabilities that accelerate decision-making, to Generative AI that helps you focus on work that truly matters. You'll have opportunities and resources to develop AI fluency at your own pace, with continuous learning built into the culture.

More Information
・Department: Last Mile (AMZL)
・Job: Program / Project Management
・Location: Tokyo Office

Key job responsibilities
1) Launch Planning
- Validate potential locations and select the best ones by working closely with relevant stakeholders
- Support finance study to justify the launch

2) Short-term planning/Optimization
- Finalize delivery area and volume for the station at the time of launch
- Optimization of delivery area to improve productivity
- Be an expert in using tools for topology planning

3) Launch execution management
- Identify necessary actions/POCs and track the progress
- Manage/support stakeholders

4) Lead entire launch/optimization related processes
- Manage project progress
- Benchmark WW standard process and quality
- Build standard processes based on WW standard
- Implementation of necessary tools Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of program or project management 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
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English Preferred Qualifications: - 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
- Speak, write, and read fluently in Japanese

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Company at a glance

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one.

Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world.

Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind.

You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1." What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.

Founded2005
Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustrySoftware Development
Location
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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