Logistics Scheduler Review

by Amazon

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • • Plan routes for delivery drivers by communicating with multiple delivery stations across the UK and EU. • Calculating driver and volume capacity based on route length, forecast volume and forecast shipments per route. • Check inputs are correct by following country specific SIM exceptions and standard processes and report any discrepancies to managers. • Use internal software platforms to generate and assign routes to drivers, generate route sheets, pick orders and wave plans, and create sequencing reports. • Use Amazon Chime to communicate with the delivery station and members of the team for any support and guidance if required. • Mentor and train new starters. • Support team members and managers, helping them with daily tasks and queries. • Create, audit and update SOPs and checklists. • Participate in the daily Gemba meeting raising any concerns and calling out any working barriers, safety tips, quality tips and success stories for the day. • Lead the daily Gemba meeting once a month

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Learnt how to use new tools and software. Learnt how to work remotely.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the programme as the content is interesting.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Programme is fairly structured

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Full support received

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Full support

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • More responsibility

    8/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Social events

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Amazon to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good work environment, good pay and benefits

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Amazon?

    • Plan and prepare

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Logistics and Operations

Hemel Hempstead

April 2022

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