Job Information
Amazon Executive Assistant, Transportation Optimization in Bellevue, Washington
Description
The Worldwide Amazon Stores organization seeks an Executive Assistant to join our dynamic, high-growth environment supporting two Directors within our Fulfillment Optimization team in Bellevue, Washington. This is a 5-day in-office role based at our Bellevue location.
You'll be part of a team that drives customer satisfaction and operational efficiency through innovative fulfillment network solutions. Our team orchestrates order fulillment initiatives - optimizing everything efficiently selecting the packaging and fulfilling millions of customer orders, optimizing for cost, space, and other constraints while maintaining the highest service levels for our customers. This strategic work is fundamental to both creating and delivering on our customer promises.
As Executive Assistant, you'll serve as a trusted partner handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism. Your role encompasses managing calendar systems, orchestrating events across various scales, and coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements. Beyond these core responsibilities, you'll be instrumental in fostering a collaborative team culture and building strong relationships across internal and external stakeholder groups.
Key job responsibilities
Core Skills Management
Execute complex calendar management and time-sensitive prioritization
Coordinate domestic/international travel efficiently
Manage confidential communications and documentation
Handle business operations and expense reconciliation
Process Management
Prepare and manage meetings and documentation
Implement strategic planning and timeline development
Drive process improvements and organizational effectiveness
Adapt to changes while maintaining operational excellence
Project/Program Management
Coordinate space management initiatives
Plan and execute events of various scales
Track team metrics and goals
Manage document creation and editing
Support project/program management activities
Leadership Support
Influence at leadership level through effective communication
Build relationships across global EA community
Demonstrate executive presence and professional judgment
Support team development and mentoring initiatives
A day in the life
No two days are exactly alike in this dynamic role. While priorities and challenges vary, here's what you might expect in a typical day:
Start your day reviewing and adjusting executive calendars
Coordinate with global stakeholders across time zones
Manage time-sensitive requests and communications
Prepare materials for executive meetings
Handle travel logistics and event planning
Support critical business operations
Facilitate team communications and coordination
Execute on special projects and initiatives
About the team
You'll be part of a team that designs and optimizes Amazon's vast fulfillment network, orchestrating the planning of inventory, labor, and transportation resources across a global scale. The team builds systems managing billions of worldwide shipments and drives innovations in delivery speed and cost reduction. As a central part of Amazon's evolution toward faster delivery, we're transforming how packages reach customers, making a direct impact on Amazon's bottom line through sophisticated logistics optimization. Our fulfillment network has undergone radical transformation in recent years, and we continue to pioneer solutions that shape the future of e-commerce delivery.
Basic Qualifications
2+ years of senior level leadership support, or 1+ years of Amazon experience
High school or equivalent diploma
Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
Experience with executive level calendar management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
Experience managing multiple calendars
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.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $50,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $107,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.