Instock Manager, WWGS Inventory Management

Amazon • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

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.

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level