Instock Manager, WWGS Inventory Management

Amazon • Nashville, TN

20h

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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: Entry Level