Instock Manager, WWGS Inventory Management
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Amazons grocery business has experienced remarkable growth with groceries becoming some of our most frequently purchased items alongside everyday essentials like paper towels and household products. Weve expanded same-day delivery for fresh groceries to over 2300 U.S. cities with perishable items like fruits and vegetables leading customer demand.
As an Instock Manager you will be responsible for tactical execution of inventory strategies working within defined frameworks to improve in-stock rates and reduce waste. You will analyze data to identify opportunities manage vendor relationships and collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive operational improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to build foundational skills in inventory management while making a direct impact on customer satisfaction.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage inventory availability and health metrics to improve in-stock rates and optimize inventory planning.
- Perform business analysis to identify opportunities to improve revenue profitability and customer experience.
- Track purchase orders investigate delivery delays and resolve order issues with vendors and suppliers.
- Partner with internal teams on purchasing workflows tools and process improvements.
- Manage day-to-day operational relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure consistent product availability.
- Analyze data to identify root causes of inventory issues and implement corrective actions.
- Support forecasting activities by monitoring trends and providing input on demand patterns.
- Collaborate with category teams to understand product assortment and seasonal needs .
- Create reports and dashboards to communicate inventory performance to stakeholders.
- Escalate roadblocks and risks appropriately while learning best practices in supply chain management.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to fulfillment centers stores and vendor locations.
A day in the life
In your day-to-day role youll be responsible for the supply chain and inventory management for your assigned categories/sites. Youll continuously deliver results while creating new processes for improvement. Youll analyze data to optimize inventory levels work with vendors on operational improvements and partner with internal teams on automation initiatives. Youll also lead cross-functional initiatives that improve customer experience and enable new capabilities for our business requiring you to pivot based on new challenges and learning.
About the team
The Worldwide Grocery Stores Inventory Management Team is building the future of grocery shopping for our customers rooted in our innovative supply chain. We are expanding availability of perishable products across our network for both new and existing programs. Our team values problem-solving analytical thinking and supply chain understanding. We thrive in a high-energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are driven in parallel and were not afraid to roll up our sleeves to deliver results.
- 2 years of with Excel experience
- Bachelors degree in Business Operations Supply Chain Management Engineering or a related field
- 2 years of supply chain inventory management or project management experience
- Experience in data analysis and problem solving
- Experience working cross-functionally and communicating with diverse stakeholders
- Experience using SQL to pull data and metrics to deliver reports
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Knowledge of inventory management principles and supply chain operations
- Experience in retail grocery or perishable goods industries
- Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau Power BI or QuickSight
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at IL Chicago - 53700.00 - 94000.00 USD annually
USA NY New York - 66300.00 - 103400.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 53700.00 - 94000.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 80200.00 - 94000.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Kanban
- Forecasting
- Inventory Control
- Math
- Warehouse Experience
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Warehouse Management System
- ERP Systems
- Supervising Experience
- MRP
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