Amazon - Bellevue, WA
posted 4 months ago
The Business Intelligence Engineer III position within the IPC Simulation Analytics team at Amazon is a critical role that focuses on solving real-world problems through the analysis of large datasets. This position is situated in the Amazon Global Supply Chain Optimization organization, specifically within the Supply Chain Optimization Technologies (SCOT) division. The IPC Sim team is responsible for one of the largest supply chain simulation systems globally, which predicts inventory flows for millions of items available on Amazon.com. The role involves utilizing advanced analytical techniques to enhance inventory planning, which includes determining optimal quantities, frequencies, and vendor assignments for inventory purchases, as well as selecting the best warehouses to meet customer demand. This optimization is essential for maximizing Amazon's long-term free cash flow. As a Business Intelligence Engineer, you will engage in designing simulations and experiments that help in understanding the dynamics of inventory management. You will work with algorithms that simulate inventory flows and operational metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making across Amazon's supply chain systems. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment that leverages statistics, machine learning, operations research, and econometrics to drive business insights and improvements. The role requires collaboration with various teams, including business, software, and research, to define new metrics and business cases. You will be expected to extract, transform, and clean large datasets, utilizing your expertise in SQL and programming languages such as Python. The position also involves communicating analytical results to senior leadership and translating complex data findings into actionable business strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Amazon's supply chain efficiency and effectiveness, impacting millions of customers worldwide.