Description
Amazon Freight is looking for a Senior Operations Manager with a track record in Operational management, with a commercially aware approach to problem solving to lead the Amazon Freight EU Operations and Support (AFOPS) Customer Success team.
The Amazon Freight Team provides transportation services for external shippers that use the logistics network we built for Amazon to deliver freight safely, on time and at competitive costs. We offer shippers access to the same network of carriers, technology infrastructure and tools that Amazon uses to move thousands of loads daily. Businesses of all sizes have access to the costs and levels of service of one of the largest shippers in the world. Amazon Freight spins Amazon’s broader flywheel by utilising empty miles by bringing in freight that flows complementary to our existing network.
As a Senior leader within AF EU Operations- Customer Success, you will be responsible for driving key improvements and enhancements to Amazon Freight’s existing Customer Success operations. A successful candidate should be able to see the big picture to find the best solution for Amazon, think long term and influence Senior Leadership.
Key job responsibilities
• Provide leadership to and deliver results through the Amazon Freight Operations and Shipper Support Customer Success Team underpinned by core business goals.
• Support in shaping the operational strategy for Amazon Freight Customer Success.
• Together with your team, identify opportunities to enable growth across the customer portfolio alongside Commercial teams.
• Identify and drive improvement initiatives within the Customer Success business, assessing the impact on the existing set up and defining the trade-offs for the business growth and cost to serve.
• Together with your team, manage all aspects of the project planning, requirements, risk management, communication, and implementation plan
• Manage key communication to Stakeholders, and work cross-functionally with stakeholder teams to ensure alignment in business level goals and implementations.
About the team
Amazon Freight (AF) stands out as a trailblazing B2B start-up within Amazon Transportation Services in Europe. Its start-up nature requires flexibility, adaptability, and a keen understanding of evolving landscapes. This role leads the AF EU Operations Customer Success team, which is part of the Pan- European central control center for Amazon Freight's Shipper Support and Transportation Execution. The Customer Success team is responsible for planning and scheduling the transport orders placed by our largest Enterprise customers (Shippers), and providing them with bespoke and tailored support at each step of their journey.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Coalville, LEC, GBR
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
Strong Analytical problem-solving skills,
Proven experience in operations and/or program management
Experience managing and leading teams directly and indirectly
Proven ability to influence stakeholders with different priorities and different functions
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree
Experience defining and executing program requirements
Experience scaling product/programs
Experience working in supply chain or related industries
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