We are looking for an Applied Science Manager to join the Forecasting Science team in the Worldwide Capacity Planning org. This role leads both the science and engineering efforts to design and implement innovative and automated end-to-end forecasting solutions to support planning, and address critical demand challenges and service quality metrics.

In this role you have the opportunity to work on a variety of Machine Learning and engineering challenges, and be given the flexibility to continually learn new skills. You will also collaborate with scientists and other multiple partner teams (Product, Engineering).


Key job responsibilities

- Define and execute the scientific vision and roadmap for the team.
- Deliver solutions to the core business problems, through the leadership in problem-solving, development of algorithms, new frameworks or systems, and so on, and influencing business partners.
- Establish scientific culture and standards for all the scientists (publication, best practices, reviews, etc.).
- Mentor and develop scientists to enhance the team’s talent and expand the impact of the work.




A day in the life
We thrive on solving challenging problems to innovate for our customers. By pushing the boundaries of technology, we create unparalleled experiences that enable us to rapidly adapt in a dynamic environment. Our decisions are guided by data, and we collaborate with engineering, science, and product teams to foster an innovative learning environment.

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Benefits summary:
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan


About the team
Worldwide Capacity Planning optimizes capacity across operations sites that help minimize customer wait time and route customers to the associate who can best resolve their issue, on the first contact. We build forecasting models and optimization tools that help predict the hourly capacity requirement, including when there are new device or game launches, or when there is a special event, such as Prime Day.