Instock Specialist, SSD Mexico

Amazon Inc.; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Mexico City seeks an Instock Specialist to drive inventory decisions and implement best practices for inventory management to maximize sales and margin. You will own the annual strategic and operational plan, lead CPFR forecasting, and optimize forecasting and replenishment systems across vendor accounts.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to work autonomously in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, formulae, and data visualization.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Experience with AI/ML technologies.
• Experience with SQL.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the annual instock strategic and operational plan for the category, including availability targets and inventory health metrics.
• Lead CPFR strategy at the category level with monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecast alignment.
• Audit and optimize forecasting, IPC, and SCM systems to improve replenishment and ordering processes.
• Identify and execute cross-functional supply chain programs with external partners.

Skills

Data analysis

English proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

AI/ML technologies

Job description

Amazon is looking for a smart, and driven Instock Specialist to support Subsame Day business. The Instock Specialist will be responsible for driving inventory decisions and key supply chain initiatives for Mexico's fast-growing business. He or she will be responsible for developing and executing best practices in managing inventory to maximize sales, margin, and inventory turns. He or she will have responsibility for ensuring all inventory systems and processes are meeting the needs of the business and implementing controls around these processes. Key areas of focus include driving improvement in inventory availability, increasing inventory efficiency and improving product sourcing decisions. The Instock specialist will also drive supply chain program adoption and new programs.

A successful candidate possesses superb business judgment, instock or operations management experience, strong skills in working cross functionally, and a track record of delivering results through others. He or she will excel in having strong analytical capabilities, including experience generating and managing forecasts, reports, and analyses. The position requires an individual who can work autonomously in a demanding and often ambiguous environment, with strong attention to detail and effective prioritization.

Key job responsibilities

1. Define and own the annual instock strategic and operational plan for the category, including availability targets (SoROOS), cost-to-serve goals, inventory turns, and inventory health metrics
2. Lead CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) strategy at the category level — owning monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecast alignment across the vendor portfolio and ensuring buying input parameters are optimized across all accounts
3. Audit and optimize complex forecasting, IPC, and Supply Chain systems to ensure performance within goal/control limits; create long-term category solutions that automate or simplify replenishment and ordering processes
4. Identify, manage, and execute multiple medium-to-large supply chain programs that are cross-functional and involve external partners — from CTS roadmap execution to placement optimization to vendor operational performance improvements

About the team

Inclusive team culture

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Work Life Balance

We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, formulae, and data visualization
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Speak, write, and read fluently in English, and have the ability to take direction in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI/ML technologies
• Experience communicating results to stakeholders
• Experience with SQL

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