Instock Manager Imports Global Retail Import

Amazon; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is actively seeking a motivated Instock Manager to enhance its Global Direct Imports initiative. The role involves managing supply chain processes from manufacturers to fulfillment centers, developing inventory strategies to optimize customer experience and sales. This position requires strong stakeholder management skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment. Join a diverse team dedicated to inclusion and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Mentorship & career growth opportunities

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Excel.
• 4+ years of supply‑chain, inventory management or project management experience.
• Speak, write, and read fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the intrastock function including forecasting and ordering.
• Develop and improve import ordering strategies for optimal sourcing.
• Drive supply‑chain optimization and defect reduction.
• Report and analyze key performance indicators for import selection.

Skills

Excel expertise

Supply chain management

Inventory management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience

Tools

Statistical inventory control principles

Job description

Amazon is looking for a smart, motivated, and self-driven Instock Manager to join our Global Direct Imports team for emerging countries. He or she will have responsibility for end‑to‑end business ownership of the import supply chain processes from manufacturer to the availability in our Fulfillment Centers and for developing and implementing inventory management strategies to optimize customer experience, sales and margin.

Direct Imports is a strategic initiative for Amazon with long‑term business impact and triple‑digit growth YoY. This individual will partner with various teams across Amazon – Operations, Global Logistics, Supply Chain Technology, Retail and Finance – as well as external partners to support critical new business initiatives and drive continuous improvement in all aspects of our program. The scope of the program includes Hardlines and or Consumables categories.

The successful candidate is an innovator, communicator, influencer and problem‑solver who takes a data‑driven approach to solve complex problems across our Imports supply chain. They possess superb business judgment, a track record of strong project delivery and relationship management, deep analytical acumen, and experience generating and managing forecasts, reports and analyses. The role requires an individual who can work autonomously in a fast‑paced, highly demanding and often ambiguous environment. They are highly analytical, flexible, action‑oriented, self‑starting and comfortable with computer databases and tools.

Additionally, since this position involves working with multiple stakeholders in a fast‑growing opportunity within Direct Imports, we need someone with strong stakeholder‑management capabilities, ownership and a great bias for action in getting things done. Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines while working on several projects simultaneously are essential. The position provides opportunities to influence high‑visibility/impact areas throughout the organization.

The position is based in Amazon Mexico City office.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the intrastock function including forecasting, ordering, capacity management, intrastock rates and unhealthy inventory management.
• Develop and improve import ordering strategies for your categories to ensure Amazon meets the optimal mix of domestic and import sourcing.
• Lead activities toward buying automation and system auditing in partnership with technical and product teams.
• Drive supply‑chain optimization and defect reduction in collaboration with operations teams.
• Report, monitor, analyze and own key performance indicators such as vendor import share, out‑of‑stock percentages, vendor lead time, fill rate, unhealthy inventory and forecast accuracy for import selection.

About the Team

We are part of the International Expansions team, responsible for launching new Amazon marketplaces around the world. Our Global Retail Imports program focuses on working with top vendors through direct imports for emerging countries. The team is based in Mexico and Seattle, and we work closely with stakeholder teams in Australia, Mexico, Canada, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and the US.

Team Culture

Inclusive team culture: Amazon embraces differences and is committed to fostering inclusion. We host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

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.

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

• 3+ years of experience with Excel.
• 4+ years of supply‑chain, inventory management or project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience.
• Speak, write, and read fluently in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control.
• Experience with process‑improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.

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