Last Mile Operations Leader, Amazon Logistics Job at Amazon in Redlands ID-8135

March 17, 2025

Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is Amazon's Last Mile delivery service, responsible for delivering packages (and smiles) to households/businesses across the planet. Our entire business works hard to delight our customers – from the second an order is placed online to the seamless coordination of that order behind the scenes, we strive to stay agile, fluid and intentional. This means that our teams band together, roll up their sleeves, and aren’t content with just standing still. We’re aiming to become the most customer-centric company on Earth.
Join us on this thrilling journey as we rapidly expand our network and introduce innovative delivery models.
The Last Mile Operations Sr Leader will lead the Amazon Last Mile operations for Brazil. The role will be a mix of strategic thinking (planning for the next 2-3 years on the key focus areas), tactical overview (planning for sales event/peaks, ramping up of capacities) and operational execution (day to day operations focus to ensure high bar customer experience). This is a people leadership role managing a team.
We are seeking an experienced candidate to lead and grow the last mile operations in Brazil.

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We are looking for somebody who is keen on working in fast-paced environment, thinking of new and innovative solutions to increase the bar on customer experience, while also willing to go into daily metrics and deep dive into root causes. The role is a mix of strategic, tactical and operational aspects.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you would like to request an accommodation for the interview or onboarding process, please let our team know and we will connect you to our accommodation team.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree
- Logistics/supply chain/operations experience
- Team leadership experience in a managerial position in a fast-paced logistics/supply chain/operations environment
- Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, exceptional organizational abilities, as well as great attention to detail
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills are required, along with demonstrated problem solving and analytical capabilities
- Be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays
- Be flexible to travel +30% of the time.
- Fluent in Portuguese and English, including excellent writing skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to confidently liaise with stakeholders at all levels of seniority
- Strong business judgment, with a track record of successfully delivering quantifiable results
- Think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, support and adhere to scope of requirements and, above all, prioritize effectively
- Entrepreneurial mindset, with the tenacity to develop ideas independently while thriving in a fast-paced environment
- Possess a demonstrated ability to manage, motivate and influence work behaviors

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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