Transportation Specialist Lead

2 weeks ago


Tempe, United States Amazon.com Services LLC Full time

High school or equivalent diploma
- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)
- Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements

Amazon’s Transportation Operations team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transportation Lead Specialist to assist in the management of daily freight movements flowing into and out of our North American fulfillment centers and our associated fulfillment network. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, and to have a positive impact on Amazon, our transportation partners and ultimately our customers. When network disruptions happen, you’ll be at the forefront of helping the network/transportation partners clear those issues and ensure our customers get shipments on time.

This role will require experience with written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment when clear guidelines may not exist, and the ability to work autonomously in a high-pressure environment with all levels of leadership. If you have a strong track record of delivering results, innovating on behalf of internal or external customers, and want to develop and launch best-in-class fleet management experiences, then come join our team

Key job responsibilities
- Create and contribute to safety and sustainability initiatives across equipment types
- Define, design and implement equipment procurement and specification, maintenance and technology-driven strategies and improvements for Amazon-owned transportation assets, such as trailers, intermodal containers, hostlers and tractors
- Identify, assess, track, mitigate and report issues
- Continual, tactical communication with external customers (Carriers, Vendors/Suppliers) and internal customers (Retail, Finance, Software Support, Fulfillment Centers).
- Excellent communication, both verbal and written as you will be required to create a narrative outlining your weekly findings and the variances to goals, and present these finding in a review forum.
- Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, while measuring and identifying activities performed.
- Lead initiatives to re-engineer business processes and identify and eliminate root causes of defects in order to drive efficiency in Amazon’s transportation operations.
- Must be able to systematically escalate problems or variance in the information and data to the relevant owners and teams and follow through on the resolutions to ensure they are delivered.
- Ability to pull data from numerous databases (using Excel, Access, SQL (Structured Query Language) and/or other data management systems) and to perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
- Perform leadership functions for the team, including regular 1:1 coaching and development sessions and directing the team as needed during the work day.
- Develop performance metrics to assist with driving business results.
- Ability to scope out business and functional requirements for the Amazon tech teams who create and enhance the software systems and tools we use.
- Must be able to quickly understand the business impact of the trends and make decisions that make sense based on available data.
- Calls will be monitored and recorded for training and compliance purposes.”

Tempe, AZ, USA
- 1+ years of program management, logistics, operations, supply chain, transportation, or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of management experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with SQL



  • Tempe, United States Amazon.com Inc Full time

    Amazons Transportation Operations team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transportation Lead Specialist to assist in the management of daily freight movements flowing into and out of our North American fulfillment centers and our associated f Transportation, Specialist, Lead, Transport, Operations, Leadership, Business Services


  • Tempe, United States Amazon.com Services LLC Full time

    High school or equivalent diploma - Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.) - Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements Amazon’s Transportation Operations team is seeking a...


  • Tempe, United States findojobs.us Full time

    DESCRIPTION **This role is located in Tempe, AZ. No relocation assistance is provided. This role is NOT remote** Amazon's Transportation Operations team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transportation Lead Specialist to assist in the management of daily freight movements flowing into and out of our North American fulfillment centers and our...


  • Tempe, United States Amazon.com Inc Full time

    - - This role will require you to be located in Arizona - - Amazons Linehaul team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transportation Specialist to assist in the resolution of stakeholder issues of daily freight movements flowing into and out of Transportation, Specialist, Transport, Operations


  • Tempe, United States Amazon.com Inc Full time

    - - This role will require you to be located in Arizona - - Amazon Freights LTL team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transportation Specialist to assist in the resolution of stakeholder issues of daily freight movements flowing into and out Transportation, Specialist, Transport


  • Tempe, United States Insight Global Full time

    Transportation Specialist Tempe, AZPay: $20.82Duration: 4-month contract + possible extension, strong possibility to convert to FTE (that’s the goal!)Must Haves: - 1+ years of recent relevant experience in a heavy phone support role- Strong communication and customer service skills and patience, must be comfortable in a heavy phone support role.- Excellent...


  • Tempe, United States Insight Global Full time

    Transportation Specialists Where: 3 weeks of in person training Mon-Fri, then HYBRID after training (1 day a week in office, 4 days WFH) Schedule: Schedule WILL fall over both weekend days - candidates must be ok with any of the following schedules: Wed-Sun or Thurs-Mon or Fri-Tues Hours: Standard 8:30 AM-5 PM. (No overnight or night shifts). Effective...


  • Tempe, United States Insight Global Full time

    Transportation SpecialistsWhere: 3 weeks of in person training Mon-Fri, then HYBRID after training (1 day a week in office, 4 days WFH) Schedule: Schedule WILL fall over both weekend days - candidates must be ok with any of the following schedules: Wed-Sun or Thurs-Mon or Fri-TuesHours: Standard 8:30 AM-5 PM. (No overnight or night shifts). Effective middle...


  • Tempe, United States Insight Global Full time

    Day to Day:An employer is looking for a large group of Transportation Specialists to start and join the ROC (relay operations center) team as they are staffing up for one of this company’s busiest time of the year. These individuals will be a part of the DM (Disruption Management) team and responsible for taking a heavy amount of phone calls and helping...


  • Tempe, United States Insight Global Full time

    Day to Day:An employer is looking for a large group of Transportation Specialists to start and join the ROC (relay operations center) team as they are staffing up for one of this company’s busiest time of the year. These individuals will be a part of the DM (Disruption Management) team and responsible for taking a heavy amount of phone calls and helping...


  • Tempe, United States Insight Global Full time

    Position: Transportation SpecialistsLocation: 8375 South River Parkway Tempe, AZ 85284Schedule: 3 weeks of in person training Mon-Fri, then HYBRID after training (1 day a week in office, 4 days WFH) When: starting 5/13Schedule: Schedule WILL fall over both weekend days - candidates must be ok with any of the following schedules: Wed-Sun or Thurs-Mon or...


  • Tempe, United States Insight Global Full time

    Position: Transportation Specialists Location: 8375 South River Parkway Tempe, AZ 85284 Schedule: 3 weeks of in person training Mon-Fri, then HYBRID after training (1 day a week in office, 4 days WFH) When: starting 5/13 Schedule: Schedule WILL fall over both weekend days - candidates must be ok with any of the following schedules: Wed-Sun or Thurs-Mon or...


  • Tempe, United States Insight Global Full time

    Position: Transportation SpecialistsLocation: 8375 South River Parkway Tempe, AZ 85284Schedule: 3 weeks of in person training Mon-Fri, then HYBRID after training (1 day a week in office, 4 days WFH) When: starting 5/13Schedule: Schedule WILL fall over both weekend days - candidates must be ok with any of the following schedules: Wed-Sun or Thurs-Mon or...


  • Tempe, United States Amazon.com Services LLC Full time

    Amazon’s Transportation Execution & Systems Team is seeking a Transportation Analyst to join a team that identifies, creates, develops and integrates innovative solutions that lead to improvements in our North American transportation network. Amazon transportation encompasses all of the operations that deliver worldwide shipments to and from our...


  • Tempe, United States Global Lending Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWhy GLS?Purpose: Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto...


  • Tempe, United States Stability Staffing and Consulting LLC Full time

    **Procurement Specialist **(Procure-to-Pay Lead Analyst)** Department: Specialty Purchasing Hourly Pay: DOE Duration: Temporary Special Project through 09/11/2024 Start Date**:Monday,** **04/29/2024. Work Location: 100% Remote (Must work EST hours)*** - **TEMPE, ARIZONA 85281** Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm EST (7 am-4 pm CST) or Monday -...


  • Tempe, United States Russell Tobin Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRussell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Transportation Analyst to provide administrative support to our client's Inbound Transportation group in Tempe, AZ. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in the ecommerce industry. This is a 4-month contract that is TEMP TO...


  • Tempe, United States Russell Tobin Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRussell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Transportation Analyst to provide administrative support to our client's Inbound Transportation group in Tempe, AZ. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in the ecommerce industry. This is a 4-month contract that is TEMP TO...

  • Account Specialist

    7 days ago


    Tempe, Arizona, United States Global Lending Services Full time

    Why GLS?Purpose: Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one's family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next...


  • Tempe, United States Insight Global Full time

    Pay: $20.82/hrMust Haves:1+ year of recent relative experience working in a call center for a large enterprise reputable companyExcellent phone presence is a must! This team is the “white glove” customer service team for AmazonStrong typing and computer skills. Must be able to type and talk on the phone simultaneously.Must be a quick learner and able to...