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Asset Disposition & Operational Optimization

Cleared a 105K-unit disposition backlog and identified ~$242K in annual savings by rebuilding workflows, reporting, and cross-functional execution.

Overview

As Inventory Project Manager at Amazon (Renton, WA), led a large-scale asset disposition and operational optimization initiative across warehouse operations, logistics, engineering, compliance, and vendor coordination.

Problem Statement

A 105K-unit disposition backlog was tying up capital and floor space; manual reporting and unclear ownership were slowing every escalation path.

Constraints & Stakeholders

Constraints
  • ▸Multiple operational teams
  • ▸System dependency bottlenecks
  • ▸High-volume vendor coordination
Stakeholders
  • ▸Operations Leadership
  • ▸Logistics
  • ▸Engineering
  • ▸Compliance
  • ▸Vendors

Approach & Methodology

  1. 1Built standardized PM frameworks, reporting templates, and execution tracking tools to align multiple operational teams
  2. 2Automated executive reporting dashboards, cutting manual reporting effort by 80%+ while improving leadership visibility
  3. 3Redesigned warehouse workflows to resolve system dependency bottlenecks and accelerate inventory processing throughput
  4. 4Managed program risks, stakeholder communications, timelines, and operational escalations across technical and non-technical teams

Timeline

Diagnose
Mapped bottlenecks and dependency chains
Automate
Executive reporting dashboards and templates
Execute
Backlog burndown and workflow redesign

Deliverables

  • Automated executive dashboards
  • Standardized PM frameworks
  • Redesigned warehouse workflows

KPIs & Results

105K units
Backlog eliminated
~$242K
Annual savings identified
80%+
Manual reporting reduced

Lessons Learned

  • ▸Automate the reporting layer first — it buys the team back its execution hours.
  • ▸Backlogs shrink when ownership is single-name and dependencies are visible.
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