What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Intelligence Engineer I, Global Logistics position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Join Amazon's Global Logistics team as a Business Intelligence Engineer and help shape the future of our cross-border logistics capabilities. You'll build cutting-edge analytical solutions and data automations that drive efficiency and reliability in our import operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse, global team and make a significant impact on Amazon's supply chain.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable data warehouse solutions and pipelines
- Create complex data processing jobs using SQL, Python, and AWS technologies
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver insights
- Conduct advanced data analyses to support decision-making processes
- Implement best practices in reporting, analysis, and documentation
A day in the life
Your day begins with a virtual stand-up meeting, connecting with team members across the US and Europe. You dive into analyzing a complex dataset related to import shipment delays, using your SQL and Python skills to uncover insights. By midday, you're collaborating with logistics program managers to translate these findings into actionable recommendations. In the afternoon, you're fine-tuning a Redshift query to improve dashboard performance, then jumping on a call with the data engineering team to discuss integrating a new data source. You conclude your day by documenting your progress and outlining priorities for the following day, ensuring continuous advancement of the team's analytical capabilities.
About the team
The Global Logistics Analytics team is a dynamic group of data enthusiasts dedicated to enhancing Amazon's cross-border logistics. We leverage world-class technologies and internal solutions to increase product selection and reduce costs for customers. Our team thrives on complexity, values continuous learning, and is passionate about using data to drive business decisions.
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
Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stock
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 years of analyzing and interpreting data with Redshift, Oracle, NoSQL etc. experience
- Experience with one or more industry analytics visualization tools (e.g. Excel, Tableau, QuickSight, MicroStrategy, PowerBI) and statistical methods (e.g. t-test, Chi-squared)
- Experience with scripting language (e.g., Python, Java, or R)
- Experience with building and maintain basic data artifacts (e.g. ETL, data models, queries)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree, or Advanced technical degree
- Experience with statistical analysis, co-relation analysis
- Knowledge of data modeling and data pipeline design
- 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 you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
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.
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