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Data Analyst, Third Party Carrier Procurement

Amazon· Logistics / Supply Chain Management (SCM) - Third Party Carrier Procurement
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TokyoFull-timePosted yesterday

About the role

Role focused on analyzing and optimizing cost structures and operations for Amazon's trunk transportation network (third-party carriers and 3PLs) in Japan. Responsibilities include cost visualization, hypothesis-driven analytics, project leadership for new transport hubs/services, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement in line-haul transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and improve trunk transportation operations and costs; visualize cost structures and perform weekly cost-change reporting; develop and test hypotheses based on data; devise and implement cost-reduction measures.
  • Optimize trunk transportation procurement costs by evaluating fixed and variable costs (vehicle, labor, fuel, etc.); validate cost reasonableness and negotiate with carriers as needed.
  • Lead or participate in projects for launching new logistics hubs or transportation services; coordinate with relevant departments and manage timelines; perform hands-on cost analysis and launch management.

Qualifications

  • Business-level proficiency in Japanese (written and verbal)
  • 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics
  • 3+ years of working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams
  • 3+ years of program or project management experience
  • 2+ years of supply chain experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience with Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookups) at an advanced level and SQL

Skills

Required:Process improvementCross-functional collaborationProject/program managementSQLExcel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Benefits

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Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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