Description The Surface Transportation Supplier Diversity, and Inclusion team is seeking a Certification Specialist to lead the diversity certification program for Amazon's transportation network. This role is an exciting opportunity to drive our Supplier DEI initiatives forward. This position will be responsible for managing the diversity certification program in the US and Canada, including identifying eligible suppliers, validating and tracking certifications, developing reports, and leveraging analytical skills to identify and communicate certification trends and metrics. This position will also be responsible for developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to standardize the certification tracking and reporting process. Key job responsibilities 1. Identify suppliers that are eligible for certification through surveys, ad-hoc communications, and deep dives into certification databases. 2. Provide certification information to eligible suppliers through office hours, emails, and phone calls. 3. Validate certifications against a defined set of criteria and track and store certification information in an Excel dashboard, Sharepoint, or other online tool. 4. Run queries on a monthly and ad-hoc basis for diverse spend reporting. 5. Analyze certification and diverse spend data to provide meaningful insights on spend trends by certification status. 6. Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to standardize the certification tracking and reporting process. 7. Proactively identify and find solutions for gaps in current processes for certification. 8. Work with Analytics, Tech, Product, Procurement, Legal, and other Amazon Supplier Diversity teams to streamline certification processes. About the team The Amazon Transportation Services Supplier Diversity, and Inclusion (SDI) is responsible for developing and executing programs to drive diversification of Amazon's supply chain. Basic Qualifications - High school or equivalent diploma - Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.) - Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements Preferred Qualifications - 1+ years of program management, logistics, operations, supply chain, transportation, or equivalent experience - 1+ years of management experience - Bachelor's degree - Experience with SQL 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 $46,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $74,800/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.