FAQs
What is the main focus of the Business Intelligence Engineer role in EU Supply Chain Engineering?
The main focus is to build world-class solutions that enhance customer fulfillment operations by optimizing inbound and placement decisions within the supply chain.
What qualifications are required for this position?
A Bachelor's degree in BI, finance, engineering, statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a similar quantitative field is required, along with experience in the data/BI space.
What technical skills are preferred for the role?
Preferred skills include experience with SQL, data visualization tools like Tableau or Quicksight, and AWS solutions such as EC2, DynamoDB, S3, and Redshift. Additionally, programming skills in Java or Python are advantageous.
Will there be opportunities for collaboration in this role?
Yes, the position involves collaborating with a diverse team of Business Intelligence Engineers, Data Scientists, Program or Product Managers, and Finance Analysts.
What is the potential impact of the initiatives you will work on?
You will work on innovative and impactful initiatives that could result in savings of $100M or more.
Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?
Yes, the role offers opportunities to expand domain knowledge in supply chain optimization and further develop technical skills while working closely with software developers and applied scientists.
What is a day in the life of a Business Intelligence Engineer like at Amazon?
A typical day involves collaborating with various teams, conducting data-driven experiments, performing analyses at scale, and presenting recommendations to different levels of leadership.
Does this role require experience with data modeling?
Yes, experience with data modeling and analysis to enhance inventory placement strategy and optimize inventory spread is essential for this role.
Is the company committed to diversity and inclusion?
Yes, Amazon is an equal opportunities employer and values a diverse workforce as key to its success.
Will I need to use Test-Driven Development and Continuous Deployment in this role?
Yes, familiarity with Test-Driven Development and Continuous Deployment is part of the expectations for this position.