Amazon · 20 hours ago
Principal Risk Manager, Dangerous Goods & Shipper Risk, Shipper Experience & Services
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $214K/yr
7+ years expAmazon is at the forefront of revolutionizing the logistics industry, and they are seeking a Principal Risk Manager for their Dangerous Goods & Shipper Risk program. This role involves leading the development and execution of strategies to enhance safety and compliance for dangerous goods shipping across US and EU markets.
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Responsibilities
Develop and drive the comprehensive strategy for Amazon Shipping's Dangerous Goods program across US and EU markets, establishing a unified framework that accommodates regional regulatory differences while maintaining consistent safety standards
Create and maintain the strategic roadmap that enables growth in DG shipping volume across both geographies while ensuring compliance with US DOT, IATA, and EU ADR/RID regulations
Lead the development of scalable solutions that position Amazon Shipping as the industry's most trusted shipping network for dangerous goods in both markets
Define and track key performance indicators to measure program success across regions and identify areas for strategic improvement
Establish governance structures that enable rapid decision-making while maintaining alignment between US and EU operations
Lead the development and execution of comprehensive shipper education and awareness programs tailored to both US and EU regulatory environments
Design and implement standardized onboarding processes, training materials, and documentation that address market-specific requirements while maintaining operational consistency
Partner with sales, content, and marketing teams across both regions to create educational resources that align with local industry standards while maintaining competitive advantage
Develop multilingual support capabilities and culturally appropriate communication strategies for the EU market
Drive strategic initiatives to expand DG shipping capabilities across the US and EU networks
Develop and execute programs to increase shipper participation in both markets while maintaining strict safety standards that meet or exceed regional regulatory requirements
Lead the creation of scalable solutions that simplify compliance processes without compromising safety, including the implementation of enhanced API capabilities and improved error handling systems that accommodate both US and EU classification systems
Establish frameworks for managing differences in packaging requirements, labeling standards, and documentation between the two markets
Oversee the development and implementation of advanced detection systems for non-compliant dangerous goods across US and EU operations
Lead the expansion of automated detection tools across sort centers in both regions while ensuring consistent inspection protocols that meet local regulatory standards
Design and implement scalable solutions that balance operational efficiency with varying compliance requirements between US DOT and EU ADR frameworks
Establish harmonized detection capabilities that can identify violations under both regulatory regimes while maintaining operational efficiency
Establish and maintain standardized worldwide frameworks for managing DG violations and escalations, with specific protocols addressing US and EU regulatory reporting requirements
Develop progressive response protocols based on case severity levels, ensuring consistent enforcement across regions while accommodating differences in legal frameworks and regulatory expectations
Create and implement cost recovery mechanisms and corrective action programs that drive continuous improvement in shipper compliance across both markets
Build relationships with regulatory authorities in both the US and EU to ensure proactive compliance management
As the program owner for Amazon Shipping's DG & Shipper Risk initiatives across US and EU markets, this role serves as the central pivot point of leadership across a complex matrix of critical stakeholders spanning multiple geographies
The position requires building and maintaining strong partnerships with Product, Operations, Sales, Commercial, Legal, Compliance, and Central Dangerous Goods teams in both regions, while managing relationships with external carriers, regulatory bodies, and industry associations across both markets
Success in this role demands excellence in executive communication, including regular updates to leadership on program performance and strategic initiatives across geographies
The role coordinates closely with international counterparts to ensure consistent program implementation while maintaining flexibility to address market-specific requirements in the US and EU
This leader will need to drive results through influence rather than direct authority across cultural and organizational boundaries, requiring strong relationship-building skills and the ability to align diverse stakeholder groups around common objectives while respecting regional differences
Qualification
Required
7+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
7+ years of managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership experience
Bachelor's degree
Experience defining and executing program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
5+ years in Compliance, dangerous goods or working on regulatory issues
Preferred
7+ years experience in restricted item logistics
7+ year experience delivering projects within scope, time, budget and quality
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Medical
Financial
Other benefits
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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