Job Abstract

Have you ever ordered a product on Amazon and when that box with the smile arrived you wondered how it got to you so fast? Have you wondered where it came from and how much it cost Amazon to deliver it to you?

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist who will be responsible to develop cutting-edge scientific solutions to optimize our American fulfillment strategy, to maximize our Customer Experience and minimize our cost and carbon footprint.

You will partner with the worldwide scientific community to help design the optimal fulfillment strategy for Amazon. You will also collaborate with technical teams to develop optimization tools for network flow planning and execution systems. Finally, you will also work with business and operational stakeholders to influence their strategy and gather inputs to solve problems.

To be successful in the role, you will need deep analytical skills and a strong scientific background. The role also requires excellent communication skills, and an ability to influence across business functions at different levels.

You will work in a fast-paced environment that requires you to be detail-oriented and comfortable in working with technical, business and technical teams.

Key job responsibilities
- Design and develop mathematical models to optimize inventory placement and product flows.
- Design and develop statistical and optimization models for planning Supply Chain under uncertainty.
- Manage several, high impact projects simultaneously.
- Consult and collaborate with business and technical stakeholders across multiple teams to define new opportunities to optimize our Supply Chain.
- Communicate data-driven insights and recommendations to diverse senior stakeholders through technical and/or business papers.

A day in the life
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

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 youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Bellevue, WA, USA | New York, NY, USA | Santa Monica, CA, USA

- Experience working as a Data Scientist
- Experience with data scripting languages (e.g. SQL, Python, R etc.) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, or Matlab)
- Experience documenting modeling for technical and business leaders
- Experience working with data engineers and business intelligence engineers collaboratively
- Experience working with scientists, economists, software developers, or product managers
- Practical experience in several of the following areas: Linear Programming, Dynamic Programming, Stochastic Optimization, Robust Optimization, Black Box Optimization, Machine Learning.

- Experience in forecasting analyses
- Knowledge of AWS tech stack (e.g., AWS Redshift, S3, EC2, Glue)
- Experience in a ML or data scientist role with a large technology company
- Experience in Supply Chain Optimization

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.