Req. now for the post of Short Term Planning Analyst

Job Description

At Amazon, were working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If youd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history. We are looking for an exceptional analyst who can diagnose and solve complex business problems by analyzing data and providing recommendations, who can work closely with multiple stakeholders in different geographies, and who has the ability to drive new innovations in the customer service industry to join us as Capacity Planning Analyst, Worldwide Capacity Planning team. The ideal candidate will possess both an analytical background that enables him/her to manage global network planning, and a demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically about customer service initiatives. She/he will experience a wide range of problem solving situations, strategic to real-time, requiring extensive use of data collection and analysis. Key job responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will work with multiple business teams, CS Operations, Global Outsourcing, Program Management and Finance leadership. They will: Forecast contacts and plan capacity for worldwide contact center network for Amazon customer service. Cost and service optimization for customer service organization spread across 20+ countries worldwide. Manage headcount staffing and scheduling for a headcount that runs to tens of thousands supporting multiple business and geographies. Develop forecasting models that captures the dynamics of retail and digital e-commerce business. Build short/long term operational plans for different global sites to optimize variable costs associated with staffing Improve performance to plan by identifying, measuring and managing key metrics related to customer service Capture the right metrics to influence stakeholders and measure success Lead critical projects to improve planning and forecasting efficiency for global operations. Participate in global customer service initiatives and project roll outs to cater to growing business needs Coordinate with internal and outsourcing network operation teams to meet business service levels. Promote process improvement and standardization of processes across all sites in the networkA day in the lifeThis is an analytical leadership role which cuts across all of the EU marketplaces and all CS verticals. The role is complex but rewarding as it has the ability to grow and develop individuals careers whilst also allowing unique problem solving. This persons customers include L7 Operation leaders, finance, Global outsourcing as was as site-level operations. It involves managing the cost and quality of the planning, challenging constraints to drive a better result and experience for our customers. There will also be opportunities for WW visibility with projects, automation and standardization.About the team, Requires a Bachelors degree from a top tier institute in statistics, engineering, mathematics, economics or MBA from a top tier premier institute At least 2+ years of work experience Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic and ambiguous environment by combining analytical rigor and judgment. Strong commitment to exceptional customer experience, enthusiasm to drive positive change and persuasive ability. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written (ability to present detailed technical analysis, assumptions, and recommendations succinctly. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable in dealing with large amounts of data. Operations/Analysis/Planning experience required Fluency in solving optimization problems Requires a Bachelors degree from a top tier institute in statistics, engineering, mathematics, economics or MBA from a top tier premier institute At least 2+ years of work experience. Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic and ambiguous environment by combining analytical rigor and judgment. Strong commitment to exceptional customer experience, enthusiasm to drive positive change and persuasive ability. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written (ability to present detailed technical analysis, assumptions, and recommendations succinctly. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable in dealing with large amounts of data. Operations/Analysis/Planning experience required Fluency in solving optimization problems

Keyskills :
technical analysisprogram managementinventory managementcapacity planningservice industry