Graduate Shift Manager Near Amsterdam Schiphol

Key job responsibilitiesMonitor and audit plans for Delivery Service Partners, including staffing, schedules, quality initiatives, and performance levelsPromote best practice and continuous process improvements across your team in areas like health and safety and productivityEnsure there is on-the-road capacity for deliveries including during peak business timesHelp to pilot new service types on-site, such as electric vehicles and cargo bikesCarry out performance reviews with Delivery Service PartnersA day in the lifeOn a daily basis, you'll manage a specific sortation area that handles parcels or parcel delivery.You'll be based at one of our operational sites and work on a variety of shifts.You'll help your team stay safe and meet their productivity goals by promoting a culture of best practice and making sure it's upheld by everyone.You'll also work with a variety of delivery service partners to get packages out to customers.When you're not completing on-the-ground tasks, you'll work on implementing the operational plan for your department and assist with multiple continuous improvement projects throughout the year.Your tasks will include managing your area with the help of daily indicators and identify opportunities to improve standards and performance.If you're looking to develop your career, you'll be able to access development and mentorship opportunities to help you progress at Amazon.A start would be possible from ****.About the teamAmazon Logistics, or AMZL, handles 'last mile' delivery duties in partnership with third-party distribution businesses.We utilise creative thinking and continuous improvement initiatives to get millions of physical products into the hands of our customers.Our goal is to make our customers' delivery experience as smooth as possible and roll out global delivery solutions for our newest concepts, like Amazon Fresh, Prime Now and Amazon Restaurants.There are two sides to what we do.Our 'under the roof' associates process millions of products for dispatch to our delivery teams.Our team is people-focused and supportive, particularly as lots of our people work through the night.We focus mostly on operations, with 24/7 shifts in most of our locations.Meanwhile, our 'on the road' people work with Amazon Flex - a network of delivery contractors.Every year, we continually raise the bar for customer experience with new, innovative delivery services.We look for new ways to overcome industry wide logistics challenges and new ideas to reduce our carbon footprint, supported by a portfolio of cutting-edge vehicles (including Electric Vehicles) and technology to help us do just that.Basic QualificationsUniversity degree (Bachelor's or Master's degree), completed before start dateRelevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisionsRelevant experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environmentAdvanced proficiency in written and spoken English and DutchPreferred QualificationsRelevant experience of communicating with internal and external stakeholdersExperience in a logistical working environmentCurrent studies or recently acquired bachelor's or master's degree in logistics, economics, engineering, or a comparable field of studyEqual OpportunityAmazon is an equal opportunities employer.We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon.Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information.If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.#J-*****-Ljbffr