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- Headquartered in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
- Over 1.5 million employees worldwide
- Leading cloud services through Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Acquired Whole Foods, Twitch, and Ring
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Overview
Amazon is hiring a Senior Research Scientist to address business challenges in logistics through data-driven decision making. You'll utilize skills in operations research and analytics to improve delivery processes. This role requires a PhD in a relevant field and strong analytical capabilities.
Job Description
Who you are
You are an enthusiastic and customer-obsessed individual with a PhD in Operations Research, Statistics, Engineering, or Supply Chain. You possess strong analytical skills and a history of applying operations research to solve complex business challenges. You are ready to take ownership of significant projects from day one, using data to influence change across the organization. Your strategic thinking and ability to make data-driven decisions will be crucial in enhancing the customer experience at Amazon.
You have a proven track record of developing scalable processes and tools that improve operational metrics. Your experience in managing projects and implementing scheduling solutions will enable you to contribute effectively to the WW Amazon Logistics, Business Analytics team. You thrive in an environment where you can leverage your analytical skills to drive impactful results.
What you'll do
In this role, you will address business challenges by building compelling cases and utilizing data to influence operational strategies. You will manage projects that focus on improving delivery efficiency and cost-effectiveness, ensuring that tens of millions of products are delivered to customers on time. Your responsibilities will include developing analytical models, conducting research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions that enhance the final phase of delivery.
You will have the autonomy to think strategically and make decisions that significantly impact customer satisfaction. Your work will involve analyzing complex data sets, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to improve logistics operations. You will also be responsible for mentoring junior team members and fostering a culture of data-driven decision making within the team.
What we offer
At Amazon, you will be part of a world-class operations team that values innovation and excellence. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will directly influence the customer experience. You will have access to cutting-edge tools and technologies to support your research and analysis. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds in our team.
Join us at Amazon and be part of a mission to deliver exceptional service to our customers while driving operational excellence in logistics.
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