23 Sep
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Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, Ulc - B85
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Winnipeg
23 Sep
Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, Ulc - B85
Winnipeg
Toronto is home to one of Amazon’s most strategically important planning functions — and there’s now an opening for a
Senior Program Manager
on the
Outbound Transportation Planning Team
at
Amazon Canada (Amazon.ca) . This is a high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of data, logistics strategy, and executive communication, making it a compelling chance for a seasoned program manager ready to operate at scale. At its core, this role owns the
short-term transportation volume planning process
and leads planning for
high-volume events (HVEs)
across Canada. You’ll be influencing decisions at the Director and VP level, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuously looking for ways to improve the accuracy, speed, and resilience of the planning process — including through
AI and automation tools . About the Role: Sr. Program Manager, Network Planning
The
Transportation Network Planning Team
is responsible for generating volume plans for every package from the moment it leaves a fulfilment centre. These plans cascade downstream to
middle mile and last mile teams
who rely on them to plan labour and capacity. The team covers both short-term (rolling 12-week) and long-term (up to 5-year) planning horizons, and is accountable for continuously improving tools, processes, and plan accuracy. Your day typically begins by reviewing recent performance data to identify trends or anomalies, then summarising findings and communicating action plans to leadership. From there, you’ll engage a range of internal and external stakeholders — from
demand planning teams
to carrier partners — to ensure transportation plans reflect the latest network realities.
Stakeholder alignment ,
scenario modelling , and
executive-level communication
are central to what you’ll do every day. Benefits and Salary
The base salary range for this position is
$84,400 to $141,000 CAD annually . As part of Amazon’s total compensation approach, the package may also include
sign-on payments
and
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) , with final compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers a comprehensive benefits package including
health insurance
(medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life and AD&D;), a
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) , a
Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) ,
paid time off , and additional resources to support health and well-being. Responsibilities
This role carries significant accountability across the full
transportation planning lifecycle
for Canada. From weekly planning cycles to major high-volume event preparation, you’ll be expected to gather inputs, model scenarios, and communicate recommendations clearly to senior leadership. Collaboration with both technical and operational partner teams is a constant part of the role. Lead the weekly planning process , including input gathering, modelling, and communicating plans to downstream teams Engage with demand planning teams
to understand and align on topline demand forecasts and confidence intervals Partner with middle and last mile leads
to understand changes across each component of the transportation plans Connect with external stakeholders
to evaluate trends or upcoming changes in carrier capacity, network design, Sort Centre capacity, Amazon Air capacity, or Fulfilment Centre shipment plans Model demand and capacity scenarios
for high-volume events, develop recommendations, and present findings to Directors and VPs Leverage AI and automation solutions
to improve plan accuracy, reduce plan generation cycle time, and enhance data sharing Drive tool and process improvements ,
including partnering with tech teams to build new tools or onboard onto existing platforms Monitor daily performance
for trends or anomalies and communicate findings and action plans to leadership Requirements / Skills
This position is well-suited for a program manager who thrives in
complex, fast-moving environments
and is equally comfortable crunching data as they are presenting to senior executives. Amazon values candidates who can own a problem end-to-end — from strategy through delivery — and who bring a track record of driving measurable improvements through
cross-functional collaboration . 5+ years of program or project management experience
in a complex operational or logistics environment Experience using data and metrics
to identify opportunities and drive improvements Demonstrated experience owning program strategy , end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership 2+ years presenting to executive and senior audiences , with the ability to tailor communication for VP-level stakeholders 2+ years of change management experience
and managing cross-functional stakeholders in complex projects Knowledge of general AI tools
and an interest in applying automation to planning and data workflows Preferred: 2+ years of process improvement experience
and a Master’s degree or MBA in business, operations, or a related field 5+ years of program or project management experience. Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership. 2+ years of communicating with and presenting to executive and senior audiences. 2+ years of change management experience. 2+ years of managing stakeholders in cross-functional project experience. Preferred: 2+ years of driving process improvements experience; Master’s degree or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field.
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