Instock Program Manager, Never Out of Stock Selection, Global Specialty Fulfillment (GSF) - Amazon : Job Details

Description

The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is excited to welcome an Instock Manager to our dynamic team, based in Seattle, WA, New York, Arlington, VA, Nashville, TN, Austin, TX, or Chicago, IL.

Join us at Amazon Fresh Grocery in reshaping the future of the online and in-store grocery experience. Your expertise will drive innovation, efficiency, and lasting impact.

As an Instock Program Manager within Amazon Fresh Grocery, you'll take on a critical role at the forefront of developing business plans and overseeing supply chain and inventory management. 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 be comfortable using data to influence others and building scalable systems and processes to allow 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, grocery, 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 Program Manager will:

1. Manage Must-have selection and inventory availability

2. Analyze internal and external data to identify opportunity areas for must-have selection.

3. Collaborate with the category team to optimize the must-have assortment and deliver high availability.

4. Adjust buying plans and allocation strategies to improve in-stock positions.

5. Work closely with the technology team to run pilots and scale learnings.

6. Develop and implement processes to proactively maintain optimal in-stock levels for must-have and fast-moving items.

7. Develop reporting to monitor selection performance

A day in the life

As an Instock Program 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 inclusive team culture values effective communication across teams and levels, while harmonizing the needs of internal and external customers. Your relentless focus on elevating the customer experience will be your guiding principle. Adaptability and prioritization in a dynamic business environment are key attributes. Embracing a goal-oriented, collaborative approach, our team is committed to delivering results

Basic Qualifications

- 3+ years of with Excel experience

- 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience

- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience

Preferred Qualifications

- 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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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $141,100/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.