Description s a Labor Planner on the Central Ops - PPT Centralization team, this role is responsible for working with FC teams to complete weekly labor plans while guiding them through hiring decisions and staffing solutions for thousands of associates. This role is trusted to build the foundation and drive the centralized labor planning vision for NACF at the site level, while also starting to build working relationships at a regional level through ad hoc projects and process improvements. The labor planner is an expert in Automated Labor Planning System (ALPS) and other labor planning tools. The planner must be comfortable with data and advanced Excel functions, while beginning to learn and utilize SQL queries to enable self-sufficiency for day to day data needs. They understand the complexity of our systems and know how to troubleshoot both quickly and effectively, being a go-to for their less tenured peers and earning the trust of the broader team. They should be able to pull together disparate information from multiple sources (other than ALPS) to provide an analysis to key decision makers on how to best manage their site(s). As opposed to , the planner should be able and willing to take on additional project-based tasks to help drive FC costs down through such deep dives. The Labor Planner may influence customers, stakeholders, peers and/or processes. In addition to working with their site(s), the Labor Planner works cross-functionally with other support teams such as S&OP, Finance, HR, Quality, and PE as they take on additional tasks outside of their immediate role. It is very important for the Labor Planner to take advantage of the new collaboration time with these teams and begin to build relationships with each of their business partners in order to gain the knowledge needed to manage up and persuade Amazon leaders at higher levels. This includes proactively understanding the key operational challenges of different sites and leveraging that knowledge to draw the best decisions for the sites and the network. The Labor Planner is an advocate of centralization and continuously improves upon the process. The planner tracks their sites' barriers as well as bottlenecks within the weekly cadence and works to improve where necessary and able. They do not wait for an issue to arise; they proactively trial new ways of working and provide a full problem statement and solution to their leaders. They can independently dive deep and discover inefficiencies and/or inconsistencies. Key job responsibilities - Work with FC and regional leadership team - Build the foundation and implement an innovative model for centralized labor planning across NACF - Deliver action plans for senior managers and directors, while being a trusted partner to these network leaders - Leverage central teams (i.e. S&OP, Central Flow, Process Engineering) to drive process and operations execution improvements - Use data and bias for action to work through ambiguity and deliver results A day in the life If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan Basic Qualifications - 1+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience - 2+ years of complex Excel VBA macros writing experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent - Experience defining requirements and using data and metrics to draw business insights - Experience with SQL or ETL Preferred Qualifications - Experience working with Tableau - Experience using very large datasets Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, AZ, Tempe - 55,800.00 - 97,600.00 USD annually USA, TN, Nashville - 50,200.00 - 87,900.00 USD annually USA, WA, Bellevue - 80,200.00 - 97,600.00 USD annually