Description
The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is excited to welcome an Instock Manager to our dynamic team.
Love food? Interested in shaping the grocery experience of Amazon Fresh? At Amazon Fresh we are pioneering the next generation of customer services, offering both ultra-fast delivery on fresh groceries and re-inventing the future of physical grocery stores at our Amazon Fresh banner brick and mortar locations.
In order to be successful in as an Instock Manager, you need to be comfortable driving business decisions in an ambiguous work environment, interfacing and coordinating with various functional teams both internally and externally, and driving results through both quantitative and qualitative strategies. A successful candidate will be highly analytical, resourceful, customer focused, team oriented, and will have an ability to work with data independently under time constraints to meet deadlines. You will have a proven track record in taking on end-to-end ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment. This role will include a mix of long-term strategic projects and short-term tactical tasks.
Key job responsibilities
Work with internal stakeholders in category management, category instock, supply chain, operations, and product management to collaborate on supply chain improvement initiatives
Meet with local store and vendor leadership to discuss opportunities and ensure the success of the Vendor Managed Inventory program
Identifying automation opportunities, improving non-automated processes, and building to scale.
Influence technical teams to drive adoption of standards and creation of tools to manage: inventory health, item-level forecasting, purchase order quality, vendor self-service, and supply chain operations
Building and maintaining knowledge management tools
A day in the life
Note: This is a Hybrid role, requiring Instock Managers to be in Amazon Fresh corporate offices at least 3 days/week.
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.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Arlington, VA, USA | Austin, TX, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | New York, NY, USA | Santa Monica, CA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of with Excel experience
3+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience
Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience
Experience working with complex data sets
Have a proven track record in taking ownership, driving results and moving with speed to implement ideas in a fast-paced online environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control
Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
Experience with SQL
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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $58,600/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.