Transportation Operations Strategy Manager, South Africa

10 hours ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Amazon Commercial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd - N09 Full time
Job Overview

Amazon Commercial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd - N09 is hiring a Transportation Operations Strategy Manager to lead the transportation strategy and manage relationships with 3PL transportation service providers in South Africa.

About the Role

This leadership position plays a key role in shaping Amazon's operations by developing and implementing strategies to optimize transportation costs and improve delivery experience. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as experience working with cross-functional teams and managing relationships with external partners.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage business relationships with 3PL carriers, spanning optimization and resolution of operational issues to supporting commercial and contractual negotiations.
  • Develop domestic and international line haul connections to the highest degree of cost effectiveness and reliability.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams such as Finance and Analytics to develop reports and mechanisms to manage operational and financial performance on a daily basis.
  • Work with Delivery Experience (DEX), Supply Chain, and Fulfillment teams to determine future demand for transportation resources and translate this into capacity and operations plans.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives with carriers, fulfillment centers, and customer service teams to provide best-in-class delivery experience, speed, and cost structure.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in logistics, management, engineering, or other related fields from an accredited university.
  • 10+ years of professional experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain management.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop solutions based on data-driven information.
  • Experience in program management and working with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
Estimated Salary:

R1 200 000 - R1 800 000 per annum

About Amazon Commercial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd - N09

Amazon Commercial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd - N09 is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. If you are looking for a challenging role that will allow you to grow and develop your skills, please apply.



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