We are seeking a talented, driven, and highly analytical Instock Manager to drive selection and in-stock for Amazon's HRV (Home Recreation & Vehicles) Products business. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role on an important initiative at Amazon. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical with proven experience driving process improvement, thought leadership, and delivering results.
The Instock Manager will be responsible for executing inventory strategies to optimize customer experience, sales, margin and turns. They will be relentlessly focused on delivering high in-stock rates in order to meet the needs of our customers. They will dive deep core drivers of in-stock performance, and proactively identify opportunities to improve tools and work flows. This role interacts closely with retail, operations business partners and vendors across Amazon, and is pivotal to the growth of this strategic initiative.
The successful candidate will communicate effectively across teams and levels, while balancing the needs and requirements of internal and external customers. Flexibility and the ability to prioritize in a changing business environment will also be key. Our team culture is goal-oriented, collaborative and driven to achieve results. We seek an individual who is motivated by a fast-paced and highly entrepreneurial environment who is willing to roll up their sleeves and get things done.
Key Responsibilities:
· Maintain excellent in-stock rates for selected vendors.
· Execute inventory strategies to optimize sales, turns, and inventory health for selected vendors
· Monitor, analyze and own key performance indicators such as in-stock rate, procurement lead time (PLT), fill rate, forecast accuracy and turns
· Forecast and manage efficient inbound and outbound inventory flows and health, including forecasting, purchasing, and removing unproductive inventory
· Drive root cause analysis/reporting on operational issues, develop action plans and project manage improvements with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
· Work with internal teams collaboratively, to help drive tools and process improvements that affect purchasing and procurement workflows, with emphasis on automating tasks that are currently performed manually
. Build an earn trust relationship with vendors
Key job responsibilities
· Maintain excellent in-stock rates for owned categories
· Execute inventory strategies to optimize sales, turns, and inventory health
· Monitor, analyze and own key performance indicators such as in-stock rate, procurement lead time (PLT), fill rate, forecast accuracy and turns
· Forecast and manage efficient inbound and outbound inventory flows and health, including forecasting, purchasing, and removing unproductive inventory
· Drive root cause analysis/reporting on operational issues, develop action plans and project manage improvements with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
· Work with internal teams collaboratively, to help drive tools and process improvements that affect purchasing and procurement workflows, with emphasis on automating tasks that are currently performed manually
About the team
Inclusive team culture
At Amazon we embrace our differences and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust
Work Life Balance
We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS degree or certificate of completion of studies required
- Fluency English and Spanish, both written and spoken
- 1+ years of experience in Retail planning & Allocation, Consulting, Finance, Supply Chair or Operations
- 1+ years of experience with data analysis and problem solving
- 1+ years of experience with Excel advanced level
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for retail, a high level of flexibility, commitment, and a sense of humor.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Proficient with SQL
- Proven ability to manage large and complicated projects with experience leading cross-functional projects and teams
- Proactive attitude and willingness to roll up sleeves and dig deep to achieve goals
- Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Good organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines