Project Support Specialist, Amazon Now

Amazon; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in Riyadh is looking for a Project Support Specialist to enhance innovative store launches. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, experience in inventory management, and a Bachelor's degree. This position plays a key role in driving operational excellence and ensuring seamless operations. Join us to be part of a groundbreaking initiative reshaping e-commerce in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management or retail operations preferred.
• Ability to travel to different stores within UAE.
• 1-3 years of experience managing processes and people.

Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor store launch programs through site visits.
• Maintain comprehensive project checklists.
• Coordinate with vendors for inventory accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management systems

Job description

Job ID: 3090983 | Afaq - Warehouse Branch - J02

Be part of a groundbreaking initiative that's reshaping e-commerce across MENA! Amazon Now Operations is launching innovative business models, and we're seeking a detail-oriented Project Support Specialist to drive our success.

Overview

Join our dynamic team as we revolutionize fast delivery through our 1P Stores initiative. This role combines operational excellence with project support to ensure seamless store launches and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor store launch programs through systematic site visits
• Maintain and update comprehensive project checklists
• Manage non-inventory stock using Coupa (Amazon's Purchasing System)
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure inventory accuracy
• Identify and escalate potential risks and concerns
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices
• Support the development and execution of new business models

What You\'ll Need

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Experience in inventory management or retail operations (preferred)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management systems

Why Amazon Now?

• Be part of Amazon's next big innovation in MENA
• Work with cutting-edge technology and processes
• Contribute to transforming the customer shopping experience

Join us in making history as we continue to innovate and deliver exceptional service to our customers. At Amazon, we're committed to being Earth's most customer-centric company, and we need passionate individuals like you to help us achieve this vision.

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree holder with experience in a customer facing environment, warehousing, logistics or manufacturing
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Ability travel to different stores within UAE

Preferred Qualifications

• A self-motivated person with the ability to motivate the associates/team members
• Strong execution skills, action oriented, go getter
• Resourceful to identify the way to get things done using limited resources
• Ability to work under pressure situations
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations and to come out with solutions as per the situations faced
• Good people management skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• 1-3 yrs of experience in managing a process and people as a lead
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies would be highly advantageous

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