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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of with Excel experience
• Experience in data analysis and problem solving
• Experience working with multiple groups of stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with reporting and Data Visualization tools such as Quick Sight / Tableau / Power BI or other BI packages
• Experience with data analysis and SQL
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• 1+ years of supply chain, inventory management, demand planning, or related experience.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and supply chain operations.
• Experience in retail, grocery, or perishable goods industries.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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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, NY, New York - 66,300.00 - 103,400.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 48,300.00 - 84,600.00 USD annually
USA, TX, AUSTIN - 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