Instock Manager, Strategic Initiatives, MENA

Amazon Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon's Instock Manager, Strategic Initiatives, MENA role is designed to own a new business initiative from ground zero within the A-Now team. You will influence senior stakeholders, devise an optimal engagement model, and drive cross-functional execution in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

You will lead inventory strategies, data-driven forecasting, and cross-functional initiatives to optimize stock, reduce discrepancies, and accelerate continuous improvement across the MENA region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead daily inventory health metrics and accuracy.
• Analyze historical data to predict future inventory needs and forecast demand.
• Partner with operations, transportation, and procurement teams to align planning and execution.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and train team members on inventory management best practices

Skills

Supply chain

Inventory management

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

Instock Manager, Strategic Initiatives, MENA

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 networks
• Lead 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

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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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