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Are you an innovative and organized leader that wants to be part of world-class sortation centers and logistics systems across the globe? Do you want a high level of ownership in developing mechanisms to solve complex problems? Does the challenge of designing sustainable processes appeal to you? If so, we have the job for you!

NASC Engineering is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented Strategic Planning Engineer to lead process initiatives and manage under the roof (UTR) improvements (process design & material flow) for Amazon's Middle Mile network. A Strategic Planning Engineer's goal is to provide transparent and collaborative support to our customers, helping them overcome barriers and achieve their goals. We strive to introduce effective solutions to address organizational challenges and consistently challenge our own assumptions to drive consistency across initiatives.

Strategic Planning Engineers value their direct relationship with stakeholders and customers and ensure that all requests are evaluated and prioritized based on data-driven analysis aligned with strategic business directives. We also provide transparency in the decision-making process and encourage input and approval from cross-functional teams across NASC Engineering. We keep our customers updated on the status of their requests, provide clear directions on the next steps, and explain why requests are approved or declined.

We fully embrace Amazon's principles and consistently implement scalable, simple, customer-focused programs and processes that align with strategic directives. We are flexible and adapt to the unique and changing needs of our customers.

You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. Our team works on hundreds of projects each year. You will be challenged; you will learn; you will work on high impact, high visibility projects; you will grow.

Key job responsibilities

• Spearhead prioritization of strategic initiatives

• Create and maintain standard processes and documentation

• Lead meetings, while ensuring the team is tracking to their deliverables

• Provide insight and identify risks for business decisions

• Gate-keep all internal and external requests and support the team in prioritizing the requests that are taken on

• Report project status updates to the NASC Engineering Director and VP

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to execute the team vision

Basic Qualifications

• Experience working with Material handling equipment (MHE)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, management, or technology

• 3+ years of directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects experience?

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, management, or technology

• Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $68,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $126,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.