Instock Manager, Strategic Initiatives, MENA

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon’s MENA A-Now team invites a results-driven professional to own the end-to-end inventory strategy and execution for a new category. You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize stock, forecast demand, and drive improvements across networks.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with large data sets, and a track record of applying process-improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain, inventory management or project management.
• 5+ years of Excel experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, data science, business analytics, economics, finance, engineering, or computer science.
• Experience working with complex data sets.
• Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control.
• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Experience with SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily inventory health metrics and accuracy.
• Drive strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce excess/aged inventory.
• Implement and maintain inventory control processes.
• Monitor shrinkage and damage rates.
• Analyze historical data to predict future inventory needs.
• Create demand forecasts and recommend order quantities.
• Monitor and report on KPIs.
• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with operations, transportation, and procurement teams.
• Drive alignment between planning and execution teams.
• Escalate and resolve inventory-related issues across networks Lead projects to improve instock performance.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures.
• Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and coach team members on inventory management best practices

Skills

Inventory management

Excel

Data analysis

Statistical inventory control

Kaizen / Lean / Six Sigma

SQL

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Job description

Job description

Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery? The MENA A-Now team is offering a role to own building new business from ground Zero. We are seeking a self-starter who can quickly familiarize themselves with this fast-paced environment, build relationships/trust with cross-functional teams, and assume ownership within the program which will require understanding of complex business/Tech/Ops processes at Amazon and our partners and devising an optimal engagement model. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High judgment, analytical talent and good document writing skills with concise communication are essential to success in this role.

In this role, You will influence internal and external stakeholders and leadership to buy in to your strategic direction, build a buying and sourcing strategy for a new category while ensuring flawless execution and continuously analyzing key metrics to drive improvements for your business.

Key job responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Lead daily inventory health metrics and accuracy
• Drive strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce excess/aged inventory
• Implement and maintain inventory control processes
• Monitor shrinkage and damage rates

Data Analysis & Forecasting

• Analyze historical data to predict future inventory needs
• Create demand forecasts and recommend order quantities
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement

Cross-functional Leadership

• Partner with operations, transportation, and procurement teams
• Drive alignment between planning and execution teams
• Escalate and resolve inventory-related issues across networksLead projects to improve instock performance

Process Improvement

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures
• Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Train and coach team members on inventory management best practices

• - 5+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience
• - 5+ years of with Excel experience
• - Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, data science, business analytics, economics, finance, engineering, or computer science
• - Experience working with complex data sets
• - Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control
• - Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• - Experience with SQL

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