Instock Manager, Global Procurement Entity, Global Purchasing Program

Description The International Expansions team is responsible for launching and managing new Amazon marketplaces around the world. We are seeking a Supply Chain Instock Manager to help work with our top vendors around the world to drive our Global Purchasing Entity. You will have responsibility for end-to-end business ownership of the import supply chain processes from manufacturer to the availability in our Fulfillment Centers and for developing and implementing inventory management strategies to optimize customer experience.

The position requires an individual who can work autonomously in a fast paced, demanding and often ambiguous environment. Additionally since this position involves working with multiple stakeholders around the world in a fast growing opportunity. We need someone with strong stakeholder management capabilities and ownership with great bias for action in getting things done themselves. In this role, you will be a true entrepreneur and manage all aspects of your business on a daily basis.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage availability and inventory health including: improved in-stock rates, inventory planning, vendor lead time, fill rate, unhealthy inventory and forecast accuracy for import selection.
• Driving meaningful data driven solutions to solve complex supply chain problems
• Create and run buying/forecasting scenarios and enable better buying decisions to ensure continuous improvement in the buying process
• Drive automation programs for Imports
• Step changing the vendors’ operational performance by acting as their internal consultant on forecasting/buying/operations domain
• Establish and maintain relationships with senior leaders of partnered vendors to grow and optimize the joint import business.

A day in the life

Your core responsibilities will include monitoring inventory levels, driving supply chain e2e from imports and adjusting buying/forecasting accordingly. You will also work with stakeholders in CA, US, MX, Europe, APAC/MENA taking inputs and pivoting priorities based on business needs.

About The Team Global Purchasing works with 12 different countries to buy directly from origin and import. Our vision is to supply customers in the world with the best selection and price. We are a business that is still growing and inventing.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience
• 5+ years of with Excel experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Speak, write, and read fluently in English, and have the ability to take direction in English
• Knowledge of statistics or other analytical techniques
• Travel up to 5-20% of the time regularly throughout the assigned region and internationally
• Experience working within a global company, with multi-country responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control
• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Experience working with databases and SQL
• Experience equally comfortable building strategic marketing plans and executing at a tactical level
• Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines
• Experience with data and analysis tools including Microsoft Excel and SQL
• Excellent business judgement, strong written and oral communication skills, and a practical, common sense approach to getting things done

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Company - Amazon EU SARL (UK Branch)

Job ID: A3155157