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Partner riders/drivers are at the heart of Laundryheap!

We’re Laundryheap, the pioneers of super-fast and a global laundry and dry cleaning service provider. We know what it takes to deliver back fresh clean clothes in less than 24 hours from collection- our star teams work together to make each order a seamless experience. If you want to be part of a team and delight customers with every delivery, this role is for you!

Requirements

• You currently reside in the region - being a self-employed job we do not assist with any emigration or visa procedures.
• You have your own vehicle - vans only
• You have your own insurance (courier)
• You have a smartphone with access to data
• You speak a good level of English
• You are willing to offer a friendly service

Benefits

• Be your own boss - flexible working hours and days
• Make a minimum of £55.00 - £0.00 per block / up to 5.00 per hour
• Mileage allowance included
• Invoice paid weekly
• Choose where to work
• Receive 100% of customer tips

Description

We are looking for a Senior Supply Chain Manager with strong problem-solving, creativity, and operational rigor to drive operational excellence and scale Amazon Freight Operations.



As a Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will be a thought leader in Labor efficiency responsible for short-term and long-term labor planning and continuous productivity improvement of Amazon Freight operators, implementing the strategic vision that meets our customersu2019 needs and business performance goals. You will play a central role in our global business and keep our complex, international supply chains working seamlessly and efficiently. You will work closely with multiple stakeholders across Amazon, from Operational teams who are fulfilling customer orders to Retail teams and everything in between. Youu2019ll help us optimize our supply chains to make our vendor experience even better and our business more cost efficient.



You will be responsible for driving key improvements and enhancements to existing operations.

A successful candidate should be able to see the big picture to find the best solution for Amazon and for customers, think long term and influence Senior Leadership.



Key job responsibilities

- Fully own Amazon Freight Operations labor planning workstream, create innovative solutions using data and constantly improve labor planning modelling while ensuring alignment with business strategy and balancing with tactical business needs.

- Own productivity measurement and reporting mechanisms, develop next level of productivity metrics (detailed headcount cost tracking), deliver ad hoc productivity reporting and analytical deep-dives.

- Together with the Amazon Freight Operations team, identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives for the business, assessing the impact on the existing set up and defining the trade-offs between customer experience and cost.

- Be hands-on in driving the delivery of critical business initiatives.

- Work cross-functionally with senior leadership of stakeholder teams to ensure alignment.



A day in the life

Being a Supply Chain Manager for Amazon involves lots of problem solving. Youu2019ll work with a number of teams to navigate challenges as and when situations impact our network. Youu2019ll spend time resolving temporary issues and looking at the bigger picture to drive Amazon towards achieving new objectives. This role is both proactive and reactive, and youu2019ll have the opportunity to help forecast and plan for new projects.



As a Supply Chain Manager, youu2019ll need to help with both on-the-ground tasks and more tactical work. No two days will be the same. You could spend one day helping to define our supply chain and operating models and the next assisting with a siteu2019s resource plan for a busy period. Having so much variety in your role means youu2019ll be able to learn something new every day.



About the team

Amazon couldnu2019t deliver at pace without the Amazon Transportation Service (ATS) team. As part of ATS, youu2019ll be welcomed into a diverse team that plays a central role in our success. Our team captures data and uses it to drive decisions. They are key to making Amazon more innovative and efficient.

We put safety first as our people are our priority. And we use the expertise of our people to get packages to their destination u2013 quickly, conveniently and sustainably.

Basic Qualifications

- A degree

- Relevant experience in analyzing data and creating reports for leadership

- Relevant experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership

- Relevant experience in managing multiple projects with competing deadlines

- Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English

- Experience working with large cross-functional teams

- Strong quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills, being able to diagnose root cause of issues

Preferred Qualifications

- A degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics-related subject or MBA

- Relevant experience in a supply chain, logistics, e-commerce, or transportation planning role

- Experience using data visualisation software, such as Tableau or Quicksight



Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.



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 for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description

We are looking for a Senior Supply Chain Manager with strong problem-solving, creativity, and operational rigor to drive operational excellence and scale Amazon Freight Operations.



As a Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will be a thought leader in Labor efficiency responsible for short-term and long-term labor planning and continuous productivity improvement of Amazon Freight operators, implementing the strategic vision that meets our customersu2019 needs and business performance goals. You will play a central role in our global business and keep our complex, international supply chains working seamlessly and efficiently. You will work closely with multiple stakeholders across Amazon, from Operational teams who are fulfilling customer orders to Retail teams and everything in between. Youu2019ll help us optimize our supply chains to make our vendor experience even better and our business more cost efficient.



You will be responsible for driving key improvements and enhancements to existing operations.

A successful candidate should be able to see the big picture to find the best solution for Amazon and for customers, think long term and influence Senior Leadership.



Key job responsibilities

- Fully own Amazon Freight Operations labor planning workstream, create innovative solutions using data and constantly improve labor planning modelling while ensuring alignment with business strategy and balancing with tactical business needs.

- Own productivity measurement and reporting mechanisms, develop next level of productivity metrics (detailed headcount cost tracking), deliver ad hoc productivity reporting and analytical deep-dives.

- Together with the Amazon Freight Operations team, identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives for the business, assessing the impact on the existing set up and defining the trade-offs between customer experience and cost.

- Be hands-on in driving the delivery of critical business initiatives.

- Work cross-functionally with senior leadership of stakeholder teams to ensure alignment.



A day in the life

Being a Supply Chain Manager for Amazon involves lots of problem solving. Youu2019ll work with a number of teams to navigate challenges as and when situations impact our network. Youu2019ll spend time resolving temporary issues and looking at the bigger picture to drive Amazon towards achieving new objectives. This role is both proactive and reactive, and youu2019ll have the opportunity to help forecast and plan for new projects.



As a Supply Chain Manager, youu2019ll need to help with both on-the-ground tasks and more tactical work. No two days will be the same. You could spend one day helping to define our supply chain and operating models and the next assisting with a siteu2019s resource plan for a busy period. Having so much variety in your role means youu2019ll be able to learn something new every day.



About the team

Amazon couldnu2019t deliver at pace without the Amazon Transportation Service (ATS) team. As part of ATS, youu2019ll be welcomed into a diverse team that plays a central role in our success. Our team captures data and uses it to drive decisions. They are key to making Amazon more innovative and efficient.

We put safety first as our people are our priority. And we use the expertise of our people to get packages to their destination u2013 quickly, conveniently and sustainably.

Basic Qualifications

- A degree

- Relevant experience in analyzing data and creating reports for leadership

- Relevant experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership

- Relevant experience in managing multiple projects with competing deadlines

- Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English

- Experience working with large cross-functional teams

- Strong quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills, being able to diagnose root cause of issues

Preferred Qualifications

- A degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics-related subject or MBA

- Relevant experience in a supply chain, logistics, e-commerce, or transportation planning role

- Experience using data visualisation software, such as Tableau or Quicksight



Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.



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 for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
We are looking for a Senior Supply Chain Manager with strong problem-solving, creativity, and operational rigor to drive operational excellence and scale Amazon Freight Operations.
As a Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will be a thought leader in Labor efficiency responsible for short-term and long-term labor planning and continuous productivity improvement of Amazon Freight operators, implementing the strategic vision that meets our customers' needs and business performance goals. You will play a central role in our global business and keep our complex, international supply chains working seamlessly and efficiently. You will work closely with multiple stakeholders across Amazon, from Operational teams who are fulfilling customer orders to Retail teams and everything in between. You'll help us optimize our supply chains to make our vendor experience even better and our business more cost efficient.
You will be responsible for driving key improvements and enhancements to existing operations.
A successful candidate should be able to see the big picture to find the best solution for Amazon and for customers, think long term and influence Senior Leadership.
Key job responsibilities
- Fully own Amazon Freight Operations labor planning workstream, create innovative solutions using data and constantly improve labor planning modelling while ensuring alignment with business strategy and balancing with tactical business needs.
- Own productivity measurement and reporting mechanisms, develop next level of productivity metrics (detailed headcount cost tracking), deliver ad hoc productivity reporting and analytical deep-dives.
- Together with the Amazon Freight Operations team, identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives for the business, assessing the impact on the existing set up and defining the trade-offs between customer experience and cost.
- Be hands-on in driving the delivery of critical business initiatives.
- Work cross-functionally with senior leadership of stakeholder teams to ensure alignment.
A day in the life
Being a Supply Chain Manager for Amazon involves lots of problem solving. You'll work with a number of teams to navigate challenges as and when situations impact our network. You'll spend time resolving temporary issues and looking at the bigger picture to drive Amazon towards achieving new objectives. This role is both proactive and reactive, and you'll have the opportunity to help forecast and plan for new projects.
As a Supply Chain Manager, you'll need to help with both on-the-ground tasks and more tactical work. No two days will be the same. You could spend one day helping to define our supply chain and operating models and the next assisting with a site's resource plan for a busy period. Having so much variety in your role means you'll be able to learn something new every day.
About the team
Amazon couldn't deliver at pace without the Amazon Transportation Service (ATS) team. As part of ATS, you'll be welcomed into a diverse team that plays a central role in our success. Our team captures data and uses it to drive decisions. They are key to making Amazon more innovative and efficient.
We put safety first as our people are our priority. And we use the expertise of our people to get packages to their destination - quickly, conveniently and sustainably.
Basic Qualifications
- A degree
- Relevant experience in analyzing data and creating reports for leadership
- Relevant experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership
- Relevant experience in managing multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English
- Experience working with large cross-functional teams
- Strong quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills, being able to diagnose root cause of issues
Preferred Qualifications
- A degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics-related subject or MBA
- Relevant experience in a supply chain, logistics, e-commerce, or transportation planning role
- Experience using data visualisation software, such as Tableau or Quicksight
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.