Job description
Do you want to be part of a newly formed organization that is designing and launching new business models across MENA? If so, Amazon Ultra Fast Grocery (UFG) operations is looking for an experienced ACES Specialist with a strong record of achieving results. We are looking to hire an ACES Specialist, UFG who will drive process excellence within our Amazon UFG business. You will contribute to the optimization of our store operations, providing teams with knowledge and tools to improve performance.This is a highly collaborative role where you will work to solve complex problems with simple and practical solutions by developing a deep knowledge of the operation processes. You will creating effective communication plans to provide visibility to all impacted teams to enable overall process alignment.You will have experience in a similar role in Continuous Improvement. Your ability to influence through change, while using data to drive decisions, will ensure your success in this role.Key job responsibilitiesManage the UFG store improvement plan to focus on best customer experience at the lowest costDevelop a culture of continuous improvement and lean thinkingContribute to and facilitate Kaizen activitiesHelp drive the implementation of Lean Standard Work and SOPsTrain and support all levels in Kaizen activitiesDisseminate Lean Standard Work principles across teamsSupport and manage the UFG store implementation AgendaTake ownership for the LSC (Leadership Steering Committee)Coordinate and prioritise LSC process improvement activities and resourcesLead daily GEMBA activities, going to the source of the problem, working with tenacity to rapidly solve associate identified barriersStandardize processes to Amazon and MENA/ECCF benchmark standardsMaintain strong relationships with Process Owners and store 3P stakeholdersThe ability to create and follow data driven arguments to ascertain root cause, then implement Amazon standard or innovate to develop a solve. Agility to react to countermeasures and a bias for action to implement change. The understanding of Kaizen, PDCA and six sigma processes would be advantageous.
Responsibilities & skills
Strong communication skills (written and verbal).Proficiency in MS Excel.Ability travel to different stores within KSA.
Education
A Bachelors degree holder with experience in a customer facing environment, warehousing, logistics or manufacturing.
Experience
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DESCRIPTIONThe role is open only for Saudi Nationals.Amazon Saudi Arabia, is looking for a smart, enthusiastic, hard-working and creative Vendor Manager/Category Manager to join our business to be based out of Riyadh.The Vendor Manager will be responsible for developing and owning the strategy for some of out top vendor relationships in KSA. Within this role, the individual will have the opportunity establish and maintain strong vendor partnerships, manage category profitability, and identify means to improve the customer experience. We are seeking a business leader with a broad skill-set which demonstrates analytical horsepower, excellent business judgment, strong vendor management and negotiations skills, deep curiosity to uncover how things work, and a passion for creating a world class shopping experience for our customers. You will work with vendors of all sizes and must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent Amazon at all levels of these organizations. Experience in business analytics, strategic thinking, negotiations and operations are required.
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