Program Manager, Core Planning and Execution, Japan Launch and Expansion
Amazon Japan Operations (JP Ops) is responsible for Amazon Japan's end‐to‐end logistics and operations in Japan, operating a large‐scale, highly integrated supply chain spanning from First Mile to Last Mile. Through Fulfillment Centers (FC), Sort Centers (SC), Delivery Stations (DS), and Sub Same‐Day Delivery stations (SSD), we continuously challenge ourselves to deliver packages faster, more reliably, and at lower cost.
End‐to‐End Supply Chain & Speed Services is the core organization within JP Ops that owns supply chain strategy as well as network design and execution. By integrating Supply Chain, Network Design/Planning, and Transportation Planning, the organization optimizes forecasting, planning, network flow, and execution in an end‐to‐end manner. It also leads speed‐focused services such as Same‐Day Delivery, Quick Commerce, freezer and perishable grocery, and micromobility, enabling rapid innovation at scale to continuously elevate customer experience.
JP Launch and Expansion (L&E) is the project management organization under End‐to‐End Supply Chain & Speed Services that turns supply chain strategy into a real, operating network. L&E owns execution end‐to‐end—from upstream activities such as site selection, investment return analysis, and internal investment approvals, through launch planning, hiring, system configuration, training, and go‐live readiness. L&E does not stop at planning or approvals. We make decisions, drive execution on the ground, and build Amazon Japan's operations as real, operating sites.
L&E is composed of the following teams: Core Planning and Execution (CPE), SSD Planning and Execution (SPE), Retrofit, Expansion and Initiative (REI), Launch Configuration and Verification (LCV), and Project Management Office (PMO). Each team focuses on end‐to‐end execution for a specific set of nodes or functional needs, from design and construction through launch and optimization.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic Planning
- Lead site selection, design, and budget procurement
- Manage multiple launch projects concurrently
- Conduct ROI analysis for strategic investment decisions
- Optimize site performance throughout the entire lifecycle
Process Optimization and Standardization
- Develop and implement standardized processes
- Set new efficiency benchmarks for the launch planning process
- Collaborate with global teams to share insights
Stakeholder Management and Communication
- Serve as project manager, facilitating effective communication among all stakeholders
- Manage project timelines and provide regular updates to leadership
- Navigate regulatory requirements and foster local partnerships
About the team
CPE manages the Core network across DS, XPT, and AMPL, covering new launches, closures, and network configuration changes. The team leads end‐to‐end execution, including site selection, ROI design, CAR approvals, and start‐up execution, while optimizing the network from a mid‐ to long‐term perspective.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to navigate and solve complex problems in ambiguous environments
- Relevant degree or certification (Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, PMP)
- Logistics industry experience
- Strategic planning expertise
- Track record of successfully managing cross‐departmental initiatives
- Experience communicating effectively with senior executives
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace
- Conversational level Japanese
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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