Instock Manager, WWGS Inventory Management
Amazon
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Amazon's Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS) - Inventory Management business is transforming the grocery shopping experience through innovative retail formats. We are seeking an Instock Manager to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring customers find the products they want, when they want them. This role focuses on managing inventory availability and health across our grocery stores and fulfillment centers, partnering with vendors and internal teams to optimize the customer experience.
Amazon's 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. We've expanded same-day delivery for fresh groceries to over 2,300 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.
In your day-to-day role, you'll be responsible for the supply chain and inventory management for your assigned categories/sites. You'll continuously deliver results while creating new processes for improvement. You'll analyze data to optimize inventory levels, work with vendors on operational improvements, and partner with internal teams on automation initiatives. You'll 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 we're not afraid to roll up our sleeves to deliver results.
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years of with Excel experience
- Bachelor's 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
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.
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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, IL, Chicago - 53,700.00 - 94,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 53,700.00 - 94,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 80,200.00 - 94,000.00 USD annually
Company - Amazon.com Services LLC
Job ID: A10443870
About The Company
Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind. You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1." What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.
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