Ping Josephine Xu

Ping Josephine Xu is a seasoned professional in demand forecasting with extensive experience at Amazon since September 2005, where roles include Vice President of Forecasting & Selection and Director of Demand Forecasting & Topline Forecasting. Ping is responsible for the accuracy of online retail revenue guidance and oversees operational planning and execution that aligns with this guidance. Prior to Amazon, Ping served as a Research and Teaching Assistant at MIT Sloan School of Management from 2002 to 2005 and worked as a Purchasing Analyst at PepsiCo in 1999-2000. Educational credentials include a PhD and MS in Operations Research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a BS in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University.