We are seeking a talented dedicated and highly analytical Instock Manager to drive selection and instock for Amazon Now the quick commerce arm of Amazon. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role on an important initiative at Amazon. This position requires a candidate with proven analytical skills with experience driving process improvement thought leadership and delivering results.
The Instock Manager will be responsible for executing inventory strategies to optimize customer experience sales margin and turns. They will be relentlessly focused on delivering high instock rates in order to meet the needs of our customers. They will dive deep core drivers of instock performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve tools and work flows. This role interacts closely with retail and operations business partners across Amazon and is pivotal to the growth of this strategic initiative.
The successful candidate will communicate effectively across teams and levels while balancing the needs and requirements of internal and external customers. Flexibility and the ability to prioritize in a changing business environment will also be key. Our team culture is goaloriented collaborative and driven to achieve results. We seek an individual who is motivated by a fastpaced and highly entrepreneurial environment who is willing to roll up their sleeves and get things done.
Key job responsibilities
Maintain excellent instock rates for owned category and/or region
Execute inventory strategies to optimize sales turns and inventory health
Monitor analyze and own key performance indicators such as instock rate procurement lead time (PLT) fill rate forecast accuracy and turns
Forecast and manage efficient inbound and outbound inventory flows and health including forecasting purchasing and removing unproductive inventory
Drive root cause analysis/reporting on operational issues develop action plans and project manage improvements with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
Work with internal teams collaboratively to help drive tools and process improvements that affect purchasing and procurement workflows with emphasis on automating tasks that are currently performed manually.
Key job responsibilities
Collaborate with product leaders to gather insights ensuring alignment and making informed product selections.
Analyze market trends and competitor activities to provide datadriven insights that shape strategic decisions.
Ensure topquality input gathering by developing frameworks and validating stakeholder contributions for the selection process.
Coordinate crossfunctional efforts to maintain project timelines streamline communication and achieve program objectives.
About the team
3 years of with Excel experience
4 years of supply chain inventory management or project management experience
Bachelors degree or 3 years of professional or military experience
Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control
Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
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