Program Manager Ⅲ , Production Planning Team

Production Planning Team (PPT) within Amazon Japan Operations is seeking a Program Manager to lead strategic production planning initiatives across our nationwide network. Amazon’s mission is to be Earth’s most customer-centric company and to offer the Earth’s widest selection. We continuously enhance the customer experience through selection, price, and convenience, powered by data-driven decision-making and operational innovation. Established in 2023, PPT is a strategic organization responsible for advancing production planning capabilities and network optimization across more than 100 Fulfillment Centers (FCs) and External Fulfillment (EF) sites in Japan. As a Program Manager, you will own the end-to-end strategy and execution of production planning across the FC/EF network. This role goes beyond short-term labor and capacity alignment; you will design scalable, long-term mechanisms that optimize accuracy, productivity, and cost efficiency at network scale. You will be expected to challenge existing processes constructively, operate effectively in ambiguous environments, and make data-driven decisions with high judgment. Success in this role requires strong analytical capability, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence senior cross-functional stakeholders to drive large-scale operational transformation. アマゾンジャパンオペレーションのプロダクションプランニングチーム（PPT）では、プログラムマネージャーを募集しています。 Amazonは「地球上で最も豊富な品揃え」と「地球上で最もお客様を大切にする企業」をミッションに掲げ、Selection・Price・Convenienceを中核とした顧客体験の向上を追求し続けています。その実現のため、データドリブンな意思決定と継続的なイノベーションを通じて、オペレーションネットワークを進化させてきました。 PPTは2023年に設立された戦略組織であり、日本全国100以上のフルフィルメントセンター（FC）および外部フルフィルメント（EF）拠点を対象に、生産計画の高度化とネットワーク最適化を推進しています。 本ポジションでは、日本全国のFC/EFネットワーク全体を対象とした戦略的生産計画の策定・実行に対してオーナーシップを持っていただきます。短期的な需給調整に留まらず、中長期視点でスケーラブルな仕組みを設計し、精度・生産性・コスト効率の最適化を実現することが求められます。 既存プロセスを建設的に見直し、曖昧さの高い環境下においてもデータと論理に基づいた意思決定を行い、社内外のシニアステークホルダーを巻き込みながら変革を推進できるリーダーを求めています。 Key job responsibilities [Important responsibilities of the program manager] Own the strategy and execution of labor optimization across the JP FC/EF network, ensuring the right balance between cost efficiency and customer experience (CX), while driving sustainable improvements across short-term (3 months), mid-term (6 months), and long-term (1–3 years) horizons. Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable labor cost management mechanisms that enable both operational network expansion and structural cost efficiency. Lead the alignment of labor cost management practices with global standards while ensuring effective localization to meet the specific needs of Japan operations. Identify, evaluate, and adapt global best practices to improve productivity, planning accuracy, and operational efficiency across the Japan FC/EF network. Drive cross-regional collaboration to scale successful practices developed in Japan to other regions and contribute to the evolution of global planning standards. Influence senior stakeholders across operations, finance, and global teams through data-driven