Occupancy Planner, Sub-Saharan Africa, Israel, and Mediterranean,

Occupancy Planner, Sub-Saharan Africa, Israel, and Mediterranean, - Global Real Estate and Facilities EMEA Amazon Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Work hard, have fun, make history. That's what we do every day at Amazon. As a key leader within Amazon's Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) team, the Occupancy Planner (OP) will oversee the strategic and tactical management of space and allocations within the corporate real estate portfolio for their assigned area. The area lead collaborates closely with various stakeholders to drive successful occupancy planning initiatives and deliver data-driven recommendations for future space requirements. Key job responsibilities Manage and guide an OP team of vendors responsible for the tactical occupancy planning across the area, ensuring all activities align with Amazon’s goals and standards. Oversee the collection, verification, and analysis of headcount and space data, including current capacity and future projections, to support strategic occupancy planning and area optimization. Act as the primary liaison between the OP area teams, the GREF EMEA OP manager, and local business units. Ensure effective communication and collaboration to gather strategic direction and align area occupancy plans with regional requirements and local business needs. Develop occupancy scenarios and migration plans, evaluating multiple options to deliver data-driven recommendations that support real estate strategy and business goals. Project manage all occupancy planning activities, including data collection, scenario analysis, and presentation of recommendations for your assigned area to the regional OP lead; facilitate alignment calls with Workplace Strategists. Oversee all reporting on area-based occupancy metrics, space allocations, and other relevant data to support real estate decisions and portfolio strategy. Manage day-to-day operational occupancy requests and coordinate with GREF teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date space utilization data and as-built documentation for assigned area. Responsible for production for Geo reporting, e.g. Monthly/Quarterly Business Reviews. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Project Management, architecture, interior design or related field, or related professional experience. Demonstrated experience in broad scale occupancy planning and move management projects. Demonstrated program/ project management, to include delivering cross functional projects. Preferred Qualifications Strong ability to think strategically and develop long-term occupancy plans that align with business objectives and real estate strategies. Expertise in analyzing complex data sets, identifying trends, and using data to inform strategic decisions and optimize space utilization. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, build strong relationships, and manage expectations effectively. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs. In-depth understanding of occupancy planning, space management, and corporate real estate, with experience in managing large, geographically diverse portfolios. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Job ID: A #J-18808-Ljbffr