Material Handling Engineer PM, Emerging Countries Customer Fulfillment and Engineering
Description For Material Handling Engineer PM, Emerging Countries Customer Fulfillment and Engineering
Amazon's Emerging Countries Customer Fulfillment (ECCF) team is seeking a Material Handling Engineer Program Manager to lead the design and deployment of innovative solutions for their world-class fulfillment centers and logistics systems in emerging markets. This role combines technical expertise in material handling equipment (MHE) with strong program management skills.
The position offers a unique opportunity to solve complex industry problems while working with cutting-edge automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and robotics systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where they'll be responsible for defining problem statements, evaluating innovation opportunities, and driving project schedules.
As a Program Manager, you'll collaborate with internal and external technical teams to design, develop, and deploy material handling and storage systems across multiple building types. The role requires a strong engineering background combined with program management expertise, particularly in leading medium to large-scale projects. You'll need to demonstrate proficiency in current Material Handling Equipment (MHE) technologies and storage solutions.
Key responsibilities include managing retrofit and innovation projects in emerging countries, evaluating technical solutions, and making decisions that balance business value with technology risk. You'll work closely with Operations Leadership to drive proper solutions and help the network evolve. The role involves significant stakeholder management, requiring clear communication with Operations/Finance Directors and the ability to drive consistent engineering changes across ECCF.
The position requires 3+ years of program management experience, cross-functional team collaboration, and process improvement expertise. You'll need advanced Excel skills, SQL knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 50%. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazon's global logistics infrastructure while working with innovative technologies and diverse teams.
Join Amazon's mission to revolutionize the future of logistics and material handling in emerging markets. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to solve complex challenges in a dynamic, global environment.
Responsibilities For Material Handling Engineer PM, Emerging Countries Customer Fulfillment and Engineering
- Deep understanding of business and technical requirements for engineering changes
- Design and implement MHE (Material Handling Equipment) solutions
- Manage retrofit and innovation projects in emerging countries
- Evaluate solutions and balance business value with technology risk
- Identify standards and drive consistent application of engineering changes
- Communicate and present program status to Operations/Finance Directors
- Work with Operations Leadership team to drive proper solutions
- Collaborate with internal and external technical teams
Requirements For Material Handling Engineer PM, Emerging Countries Customer Fulfillment and Engineering
- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) and SQL
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics
- Ability to travel up to 50%
Benefits For Material Handling Engineer PM, Emerging Countries Customer Fulfillment and Engineering
- Workplace accommodations available for disabilities
- Inclusive culture
