Applied Scientist, Last Mile Science

Amazon

Bellevue, WA, US
On-site
Phd in operations research or statistics
Strong analytical and research skills
Experience with scheduling solutions
Amazon is seeking a Sr. Applied Scientist for its Last Mile Science team in Bellevue, WA, who will leverage analytical skills to enhance delivery operations and customer experience. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in relevant fields and a strong background in operations research, capable of making strategic data-driven decisions in a dynamic environment

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on managing the delivery of tens of millions of products weekly to achieve cost-effective, on-time delivery.
  • The successful candidate will own business challenges from day one, using data to influence organizational change and improve metrics.
  • Ideal candidates possess a PhD in Operations Research, Statistics, Engineering, or Supply Chain with a history of applying research to operations.

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Amazon is seeking a Sr. Applied Scientist for its Last Mile Science team in Bellevue, WA, who will leverage analytical skills to enhance delivery operations and customer experience. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in relevant fields and a strong background in operations research, capable of making strategic data-driven decisions in a dynamic environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Operations Research or Statistics
  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Experience with scheduling solutions
  • Program management capabilities
  • Data-driven decision making

Nice-to-have

  • Customer obsessed mindset
  • Strategic thinking abilities
  • Ambiguous environment navigation
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Scalable process development

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Operations Research, Statistics, Engineering, or Supply Chain
  • High potential graduate ready for challenging opportunities
  • Robust program management and research science skills

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