Business Analyst, Amazon Intermodal, Amazon Intermodal

Amazon

Posted 3 days ago

Full Time

Tempe, Arizona

In Person

Smart Summary

The role involves designing and implementing cost modeling frameworks and financial analytics systems to support strategic pricing and network optimization decisions within the rail freight network. Responsibilities also include developing automated reporting pipelines and creating executive dashboards to track key business metrics and performance against targets.

Amazon is seeking a Business Analyst to drive data-driven decisions within their Intermodal team. This role requires a Bachelor's degree (or in progress) in a related field, experience with SQL or ETL, and proficiency in Excel VBA macros. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Excel VBA Macros

Cost Modeling

Financial Analytics

Pricing Strategy

Network Optimization

Automated Reporting

Business Metrics Tracking

Profitability Analysis

Executive Dashboards

Operational Analytics

Monitoring Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Predictive Analytics

Customer Segmentation

SQL

ETL

Job Description

Join Amazon's AZIM (Amazon Intermodal) team as a Business Analyst driving data-driven decision-making across our rapidly scaling rail freight network. You'll build analytics capabilities that power pricing strategy, operational efficiency, and customer experience as we grow toward our vision of becoming a multi-billion dollar revenue business while delivering industry-leading cost savings and sustainability benefits.

Key job responsibilities
1) Business Analysis & Decision Support (40%)
-Design and implement cost modeling frameworks and financial analytics systems to support strategic pricing and network optimization decisions
-Develop automated reporting pipelines tracking key business metrics including revenue performance, operational efficiency, and customer service levels
-Build profitability analysis tools that balance multiple business objectives across internal operations and external customer segments

2) Create executive dashboards providing visibility into business performance against strategic targets
Operational Analytics & Automation (35%)
-Develop monitoring and alerting systems for operational performance metrics across the transportation network
-Build root cause analysis frameworks to identify improvement opportunities and measure automation impact
-Design efficiency tracking mechanisms for key operational processes and workflows
-Create predictive analytics capabilities to enable proactive intervention and continuous improvement

3) Customer & Growth Analysis (25%)
-Develop customer-facing analytics supporting service level tracking and performance transparency
-Build segmentation and prioritization frameworks to support business growth initiatives
-Create operational efficiency metrics supporting scalability across customer segments
-Design analytics supporting customer retention and satisfaction measurement Basic Qualifications: - 1+ years of complex Excel VBA macros writing experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience defining requirements and using data and metrics to draw business insights
- Experience with SQL or ETL
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with Tableau
- Experience using very large datasets

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.



USA, AZ, Tempe - 55,800.00 - 97,600.00 USD annually

Amazon

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