Instock Manager, Strategic Initiatives, MENA

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in Dubai is seeking an Instock Manager to oversee supply chain and inventory management for the grocery sector. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience in project management or operations, along with strong analytical and project management skills. Responsibilities include improving inventory planning, driving cross-functional initiatives, and performing business analyses. This position offers an excellent opportunity to impact customer experiences in a growing business area.

Qualifications

• 2 years of business experience in project management, operations or finance.
• Excellent business judgment and strong written and oral communication skills.
• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory availability and health, including improved planning and forecasting.
• Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve customer experience.
• Perform complex business analysis to identify opportunities for revenue improvement.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Engineering or Supply Chain/Operations

Job description

Interested in working on an innovative and high‑impact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery? The MENA Grocery team (UFG) is offering a role to own building new business from ground zero.

This role will support produce and protein categories for both Prime Now and Amazon Fresh. The Instock Manager will own developing business plans and oversee supply chain and inventory management for a set of strategic vendors. The Instock Manager will lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve customer experience and overall cost structure of the businesses. It is an excellent opportunity to drive innovation in a nascent e‑commerce category.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory availability and inventory health, including improved in‑stock inventory planning, vendor operational improvement (efficiency fill rates, lead time), forecasting and shrink reduction.
• Drive cross‑functional strategic initiatives to improve customer experience and overall cost structure of the business.
• Perform complex business analysis to identify business opportunities to improve revenue and profitability.
• Partner with internal teams to develop tools, automation and process improvements that affect purchasing and vendor management workflows.

Qualifications

• 2 years of business experience in project management, operations or finance.
• Data analysis, problem solving and project management skills.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel and database management and query tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Engineering or a Supply Chain/Operations discipline.
• Excellent business judgment, strong written and oral communication skills, and practical common sense approach to getting things done.
• Experience with SQL.
• Thrive in a high‑energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel.
• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.