Sr. Business Analyst, NASC Labor Planning - Amazon

Description The Amazon Transportation Services (ATS) Sort Center Labor Planning team is looking for a highly skilled and motivated leader to join our team to lead a group of talented analysts responsible for centralized labor planning for our sort centers. The ATS Sort Center is a part of Amazon's middle mile delivery network and one of the fastest growing operations areas in the company. It is comprised of a network of Sortation Centers that move packages from Fulfillment Centers to our final mile partners. As a (Senior) Business Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the long-term planning. This role will be responsible for partnering with multiple stakeholders to forecast the business needs for the next 3 years. A critical part of this role is to develop stable models and to be able to take the stabilized models to the next level from an automation standpoint. This role requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with Operations, Finance, Recruiting, and HR stakeholders in a high-pressure environment. You will manage a high-visibility program and partner with all levels of leadership to exercise sound judgment where clear guidelines may not exist. Key job responsibilities - Own the development and maintenance of new and existing solution artifacts which are focused on driving efficiency within the business via analysis, metrics and reporting dashboards - Partner with operations/business teams to consult, develop and implement KPI's, automated reporting/process solutions, and process improvements to meet business needs. - Enable effective decision making by retrieving and aggregating data from multiple sources and compiling it into a digestible and actionable format. - Prepare and deliver business requirements reviews to the senior management team regarding progress and roadblocks. - Participate in strategic and tactical planning discussions. - Design, develop and maintain scaled, automated, user-friendly systems, reports, dashboards, etc. that will support our business needs. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other technical field from an accredited university or 2+ years Amazon experience - 5+ years of relevant professional experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis - 5+ years of experience with Excel including use of lookups and pivot tables - 5+ years of experience with Supply Chain Management concepts, e.g., forecasting, planning, optimization, and logistics Preferred Qualifications - MBA and work experience in a technical field is highly desired - 5+ years of experienced developing requirements and creating requirements documents and process flows - Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously - Working knowledge of LEAN and SIX SIGMA methodologies and familiarity with Oracle business intelligence tools is a plus. - Intermediate to advanced knowledge of SQL, Perl, Unix/Linux, Visual Basic or other programming languages are a plus - Excellent written and verbal communication skills complemented with the ability to problem solve independently 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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $106,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.