Supply Chain Planner

Overview Supply Chain Planner (S&OP), Supply Chain – Job ID: 3104664 | Amazon Australia Company Pty Ltd - P36 Are you obsessed with solving challenging problems? Do you think outside of the box and challenge the status quo? Are you constantly looking for ways to improve your skills and your organization? As a Supply Chain Planner, you will own Sales & Operations (S&OP) planning at the highest level for Amazon’s fulfillment business in Australia. You will have a holistic view of supply and demand within the Amazon fulfillment network and be an integral part in creating and implementing large scale strategic initiatives in inventory placement optimization, delivery speed, transportation cost, labor capacity management and more – all with the goal of better serving our customers. You will make data driven decisions and manage stakeholder relationships while planning and executing within an ever-changing environment. Interfacing with AU FC Operations, Transportation, Business and Tech teams, you will be a key member of the AU Supply Chain team. The role demands strong analytical and mathematical capabilities and involves analyzing supply chain data to define intelligent inbound inventory, placement, and short- and long-term planning to drive cost efficiency, while optimizing outbound processes." "The broad mission of the S&OP team is to align and optimize the FC network plan for labor and capacity constraints, ideal placement and buy volumes, plan accuracy, and automated planning tools. Each week S&OP provides an accurate short- to medium-term aggregate fulfillment plan (up to 13 weeks) for the AU Amazon fulfillment network, reflecting projected fulfillment needs of Retail/FBA teams and partners, including inbound and outbound flows across the network. The FC leadership uses this plan to make decisions on labor, and to support other decisions within the FCs. The plan also informs storage and throughput planning during peak periods and serves as the basis for capacity planning." Responsibilities - Labor Planning & Execution – Own end-to-end execution of labor planning mechanisms, develop input/output reporting and analytics to drive operational excellence and cost efficiency. - – Implement data-driven decision-making processes to optimize workforce utilization and productivity metrics. - – Design and maintain scalable labor planning tools that adapt to seasonal variations and growth in line with topology, operations capability and FC capacity. - Strategic Partnership & Execution – Partner with Operations NTP STL and cross-functional teams to deliver results against planning initiatives while maintaining high standards of execution. - – Drive accountability through clear communication of performance expectations and metrics. - – Develop and implement best practices that can be scaled across multiple sites and operations. - Capacity Management & Optimization – Lead capacity optimization using Dynamic Capacity Models to identify constraints and drive resolution of bottlenecks. - – Create and maintain capacity forecasting models accounting for volume fluctuations, seasonal peaks, and growth projections. - – Establish early warning systems to identify potential capacity issues before they impact operations. - Project Leadership – Drive large-scale Throughput Improvement Projects (TIP) to enhance network topology efficiency and operational performance. - – Lead root cause analysis and develop action plans. - – Design and implement pilot programs to test new concepts and processes. - – Measure and report on project outcomes to align with business objectives. - Strategic Initiative Development – Develop and implement initiatives such as multi-capacity improvement programs, advanced workforce modeling and staffing frameworks, labor pool optimization, infrastructure enhancements, and ROI analyses. Monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed. - Stakeholder Management & Communication – Build and maintain partnerships with upstream/downstream stakeholders and serve as the primary liaison between regional operations, EF, MM & LM teams. Facilitate cross-functional meetings, communicate performance metrics, and prepare executive-level presentations. - Continuous Improvement & Innovation – Identify and implement process improvements, stay current with best practices and emerging technologies, mentor team members, and drive innovation through experimentation and calculated risk-taking. - Performance Management & Analytics – Develop and track KPIs, create performance reports and dashboards, identify trends, and provide data-driven recommendations for improvement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong ownership mentality, analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence across all levels while delivering results in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications Basic Qualifications - 3+ years of program or project management experience - 3+ years of cross-functional experience with tech and non-tech teams - 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics - 2+ years of supply chain experience - Bachelor’s degree - Advanced knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) and SQL - Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements Preferred Qualifications - 3+ years of end-to-end delivery experience and communicating results to senior leadership - 3+ years of driving process improvements - Experience in stakeholder management with multiple stakeholders at varied levels - Experience building processes, project management, and schedules Acknowledgement of country: Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. IDE statement: Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you need a workplace accommodation during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding, please visit amazon.jobs/accommodations for more information. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr