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Instock Manager I, Amazon Fresh - Grocery
Amazon
Seattle, WA, USA
Posted on Dec 24, 2024
DESCRIPTION
The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is excited to welcome an Instock Manager to our dynamic team, based in Seattle WA.
Join us at Amazon Fresh Grocery in reshaping the future of customer experiences and supply chain excellence. Your expertise will drive innovation, efficiency, and lasting impact.
As an Instock Manager (ISM) within the Amazon Fresh Grocery Category Instock team, you'll take on a critical role at the forefront of developing business plans and overseeing supply chain and inventory management initiatives. More specifically, this role focuses at the top of our supply chain funnel through optimizing the inbound performance from vendors into our network (fill rate, on-time, cost to serve). Leading cross-functional initiatives will be second nature as you drive improvements to enhance customer experience and overall cost structures. Your leadership will extend across both Online and In-Store channels.
To be successful in this role, you should feel comfortable using data to influence others and building scalable systems and processes to allow us our business to grow. In joining this team, you will have the opportunity to both build and operate in an ambiguous fast-paced environment and will drive initiatives that improve sales, customer experience, and process improvement within retail and operations.
Success starts by being a self-starter, highly organized, and possessing strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. In this role, we look for you to be thoughtful in the your pursuit of results and thrive in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel.
Strong candidates will have knowledge in fundamental business principles and previous retail or supply chain experience. The ideal candidate is able to lead and influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a customer-centric philosophy.
Key job responsibilities
A successful Instock Manager will:
- Manage inventory availability and inventory health including: improved instock, inventory planning, vendor operational improvement (efficiency, fill rates, lead time), forecasting, and waste reduction
- Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve customer experience and overall cost structure of the business
- Perform complex business analysis to identify business opportunities to improve revenue and profitability
- Partner with internal teams to develop tools, automation, and process improvements that affect purchasing and vendor management workflows
A day in the life
As an Instock Manager, you'll collaborate closely with top suppliers, internal vendors and other internal strategic partners, to enhance supply chains and under-the-roof operational excellence. Together you will be part of a professional environment that fosters growth, values insights, and empowers you to propel the future of e-commerce.
About the team
Our mission is to perfect the art of grocery experience, from buying to vendor performance, optimizing DC operations, and nurturing vital relationships with key distributor partners.
At the Grocery Category Instock team, we are the driving force behind Amazon Fresh Grocery's unparalleled supply chain success. Being on our team means being part of a team that orchestrates the seamless flow of goods, ensuring that our customers can find what they need when they need it.We're not just focused on perfect execution; we're involved in the long-term planning of our DC topology, sourcing strategy, and vendor partnerships. Join us, and you'll have the opportunity to influence the planning of our network, collaborate with tech to build innovative supply chain solutions, and work with top manufacturers to optimize our supply chain. If you're ready to be part of a team that defines the future of grocery supply chain, then Amazon Fresh Grocery Category Instock is the place for you. Join us, and let's build something extraordinary together.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of professional or military experience. 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel.
- Bachelors’ degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering or a Supply Chain/Operations discipline.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong proficiency in business intelligence, including creation of complex queries using SQL, statistical analysis, validation of data sets, and distillation of data into actionable insights
- Strong proficiency in Excel
- Demonstrated ability to own and deliver results
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
- Refined written communication ability
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $48,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $103,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.