Amazon said Wednesday it will cut over 18,000 jobs, a bigger number than the e-retailer initially said it would be eliminating last year.
The Wall Street Journal reported on the cuts earlier, which Amazon said pre-empted its planned announcement.
In November, Jassy said Amazon would eliminate roles, including at its physical stores and in its devices and books divisions.
CNBC reported at the time that Amazon was looking to lay off around 10,000 of its employees.
“Amazon has weathered uncertain and difficult economies in the past, and we will continue to do so,” Jassy wrote.