Strategic Planning Manager, Amazon Advertising

Company: Amazon Advertising
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Amazon Advertising is the earth’s most customer centric advertising program and is dedicated to driving measurable outcomes for brand advertisers, agencies, authors, and entrepreneurs. Our ad solutions—including sponsored, display, video, and custom ads—leverage Amazon’s innovations and insights to find, attract, and engage intended audiences throughout their daily journeys, helping advertisers build brand awareness, increase product sales, and more. Advertising Forecast and Strategy team (F-ACTS FnS) organization owns the end-to-end Forecasting and Strategic planning for Advertising Services and Cosworth teams. We are looking for an experienced professional with excellent analytical skills and strong business acumen to develop and implement innovative Strategical Headcount Planning tools and mechanisms in a fast-paced and innovative environment, at a global scale. This role requires someone with strong analytic skills and business acumen who will work with stakeholders on strategic planning/projects within Amazon Advertising. Some examples of project work may include support of long-term Amazon Advertising site strategy; capacity planning models and dashboards development, input forecasting and general project evaluation for Amazon Advertising network cost, quality, scale, flexibility and business continuity. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytic background that enables him/her to manage global network planning, a demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically about Advertising initiatives and the ability to persuade executives to build consensus on objectives. Key job responsibilities Key responsibilities include: · Leading Amazon Advertising Headcount Planning initiatives and strategy. · The successful candidate will work in lock step with multiple business teams: Campaign management, Scaled Design, Advertising Operations and QA organizations, Program Management, Training, Recruitment and Finance leadership. · Optimize headcount capacity for the business by balancing customer experience/service levels, employee experience, operational flexibility, and cost effectiveness. · Manage the analysis of daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of key performance indicators. · Ownership of Service Level and Occupancy goals at a WW level · Coordination of global analytic roll-ups in support of project work and reporting as needed. · Create new reporting & analytic opportunities by analyzing and understanding key planning processes · Thought leadership on integration of new products/services supported by Advertising. · Document writing and presentations up to the director level. - Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science/Engineering/Economics - 3 years of professional experience - Experience working with databases and SQL - Experience using Excel at an advanced level including practical knowledge of VBA/macros and advanced Excel functions - 3 years of supply chain management, production planning, capacity planning or manufacturing operations experience - Experience utilizing R or Python Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, NY, New York - 98,500.00 - 172,300.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 89,500.00 - 156,600.00 USD annually

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