Key job responsibilities
In this position, you will take ownership of capacity planning from day one, exercising sound judgment to ensure plans are realistic and achievable. At Amazon, we trust our people and provide extensive support to help set you up for success. Our culture is learn-by-doing oriented, empowering you to take control of your career.
A day in the life
As a Planning Analyst in the Capacity Planning Team, your daily responsibilities will center around generating and maintaining data-driven capacity plans to ensure operational efficiency. You will start your day by reviewing performance metrics and analyzing any execution gaps from previous plans, using these insights to refine future forecasts. Throughout the day, you'll collaborate with cross-functional partners to align on resource requirements and implementation strategies. You will spend time diving deep into data analysis, using tools like SQL and Excel to extract meaningful patterns and trends that inform your planning decisions. Regular stakeholder meetings will be part of your routine, where you'll present your findings and recommendations to key business partners. Your role will also involve continuously monitoring planning accuracy, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing solutions to enhance the planning process. Working in this dynamic environment, you'll need to remain flexible and ready to respond to changing business needs while maintaining focus on long-term strategic planning objectives.
Basic qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, computer science, business analytics, information systems, or related fieldProficiency in MS Excel
Fluency in SQL
Fluency in Italian
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred qualifications
Work experience in operations/supply chain/logisticsKnowledge of VBA
Exposure to capacity planning
Experience working with data warehouse systems
Experience working cross-functionally
Experience in complex problem solving and root cause analysis
Experience with supply chain management concepts
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