Job Description

DESCRIPTION ** Please apply with your CV in English This role can be based anywhere in Germany, either in one of our corporate offices (Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin or Hamburg) or can be a fully remote contract. Amazon is the most customer-centric company on earth. We need exceptionally talented, customer-centric, bright, and driven people. We are looking for an organized self-starter to join the Transportation Risk and Compliance (TRC) team at Amazon. Amazon Transportation Services have built a world-class Middle Mile operation, which rely on an exceptional pool of carriers who work relentlessly to meet our customers’ expectations. TRC is looking for a high-judgment individual to join us as a Risk & Compliance Auditor to audit Amazon Middle-Mile carrier partners’ compliance against contractual and legal requirements, and drive a compliance culture both internally and externally. We are looking for an individual with strong audit experience, who can apply their expertise to 1) conduct thorough carrier inspections and audits across different business models, 2) execute risk based operational process reviews , 3) identify compliance, regulatory and reputational risks at carrier and process level and deep dive to identify root causes, proposing risk-mitigation solutions, and 4) deliver detailed finding and recommendation reports for both carriers and business teams. The successful candidate will have exceptional attention to details aptitudes as well as strong data-driven mindset and capabilities, but also excellent soft skills for stakeholder management and earning carriers’ trust. Finally, the successful candidate will display good team spirit and autonomy, especially in those close to all-remote times. If you wish to innovate on behalf of customers, are passionate about driving compliance, reducing risks and making an impact in society, come join our team and make history! Key job responsibilities • Inspect and audit Amazon Middle Mile carrier partners to verify that they operate compliantly with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements • Conduct end-to-end process risk oriented reviews, both from a design and effectiveness perspective • Provide thorough finding and recommendation reports to senior management and business partners, making an impact on business • Provide precise audit and inspection reports to carrier partners and Amazon-internal process owners, with clear finding details, actionable corrective actions, and short/mid/long-term preventative recommended actions, helping them achieve and maintain compliance requirements • Conduct short-notice audits and inspections as required with the utmost flexibility and quality standards • Investigate suspicious carrier activity and behavior that could pose a risk to Amazon, our customers, or others • Meet individual and team goals with the highest standards and diligence • Achieve audit and inspection productivity and quality standards • Lead and/or participate in special projects and/or assignments as necessary BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 3 years of audit experience • Risk & internal control frameworks understanding • German and English communication abilities, both written and verbal • Exceptional attention to detail with a problem-solving mindset • Ability to work under pressure, handle stress and deliver high-standard results quickly • Ability to work with remote teams with the highest levels of team spirit and integrity • Proven ability to analyze and interpret information received • Proven ability to collaborate with other areas (finance, legal, safety, etc.) • Project management experience (result oriented) • Excellent knowledge of Office tools (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) • Experience in handling confidential data • Willingness to travel up to 10-20% of the time PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Compliance and risk management experience • Working knowledge of local transport and contractual laws and regulations • Transportation experience • Professional auditing qualification • Project management and continuous process improvement experience • Data software experience (e.g. Tableau, QuickBase, etc.) Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. m/w/d