Principal Applied Scientist, Last Mile Science and Analytics

Have you ever wondered how that Amazon box with the smile arrives so quickly, where it came from, and how much it cost Amazon to deliver? The WW Amazon Logistics, Business Analytics team manages the delivery of tens of millions of products every week to Amazon's customers, achieving on-time delivery in a cost-effective manner. We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer-obsessed Principal Applied Scientist with strong analytical skills to join our team. This role is crucial in optimizing Amazon's vast delivery network and will have significant impact on the customer experience, particularly in the final phase of delivery. As a Principal Applied Scientist, You Will • Address business challenges through building compelling cases and using data to influence change across the organization • Develop input and assumptions based on preexisting models to estimate costs and savings opportunities associated with varying levels of network growth and operations • Create metrics to measure business performance, identify root causes and trends, and prescribe action plans • Manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously • Work with technology teams and product managers to develop new tools and systems supporting business growth • Communicate with and support various internal stakeholders and external audiences • Implement scheduling solutions, improve metrics, and develop scalable processes and tools The Ideal Candidate Will Have • PhD in Operations Research, Statistics, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management • Extensive experience in operations research and data-driven decision making • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Robust program management and research science skills • Ability to work with a team and make independent decisions in ambiguous environments • Customer-obsessed mindset with a focus on improving the Amazon delivery experience This role offers the autonomy to think strategically and make data-driven decisions from day one. Join us in shaping the future of e-commerce delivery and addressing the core challenges in our world-class operations space!

Amazon.com, Inc. operates through three segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The company engages in the retail sale of consumer products and subscriptions in North America and internationally, selling merchandise and content purchased through physical and online stores. They also provide cloud services that include compute, storage, database, analytics, machine learning, and others. The company serves consumers, sellers, developers, enterprises, and content creators. Amazon.com, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.