Instock Manager, WWGS Inventory Management

Amazon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon's Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS) seeks an Instock Manager to optimize inventory availability across grocery stores and fulfillment centers. You will analyze data, manage vendor relationships, and drive operational improvements with cross-functional teams to enhance customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include tracking POs, improving in-stock rates, and creating dashboards to communicate performance to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience with Excel.
• Experience analyzing data to identify opportunities and solve problems.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with SQL and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau/QuickSight).
• Experience in supply chain, inventory management, or grocery/retail industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory availability and health metrics to improve in-stock rates.
• Track purchase orders, investigate delays, and resolve issues with vendors.
• Create reports and dashboards communicating inventory performance to stakeholders.
• Partner with internal teams on purchasing workflows and process improvements.
• Support forecasting and understand product assortment and seasonal needs.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

QuickSight

Job description

Instock Manager, WWGS Inventory Management

Job ID: 10553784 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon's Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS) business is transforming the grocery shopping experience through innovative retail formats including Whole Foods Market. We are seeking an Instock Manager to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring customers find the products they want, when they want them. This role focuses on managing inventory availability and health across our grocery stores and fulfillment centers, partnering with vendors and internal teams to optimize the customer experience.

Amazon's grocery business has experienced remarkable growth, with groceries becoming some of our most frequently purchased items alongside everyday essentials like paper towels and household products. We've expanded same-day delivery for fresh groceries to over 2,300 U.S. cities, with perishable items like fruits and vegetables leading customer demand.

As an Instock Manager, you will be responsible for tactical execution of inventory strategies, working within defined frameworks to improve in-stock rates and reduce waste. You will analyze data to identify opportunities, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate with cross‑functional partners to drive operational improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to build foundational skills in inventory management while making a direct impact on customer satisfaction.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage inventory availability and health metrics to improve in-stock rates and optimize inventory planning.
• Perform business analysis to identify opportunities to improve revenue, profitability, and customer experience.
• Track purchase orders, investigate delivery delays, and resolve order issues with vendors and suppliers.
• Partner with internal teams on purchasing workflows, tools, and process improvements.
• Manage day-to-day operational relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure consistent product availability.
• Analyze data to identify root causes of inventory issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support forecasting activities by monitoring trends and providing input on demand patterns.
• Collaborate with category teams to understand product assortment and seasonal needs.
• Create reports and dashboards to communicate inventory performance to stakeholders.
• Escalate roadblocks and risks appropriately while learning best practices in supply chain management.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of with Excel experience
• Experience identifying and solving complex problems through data analysis
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SQL to pull data and metrics to deliver reports
• Experience with reporting and Data Visualization tools such as Quick Sight / Tableau / Power BI or other BI packages
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline‑driven environment
• 1+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory management, demand planning, or related field
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and supply chain operations
• Experience in retail, grocery, or perishable goods industries

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, IL, Chicago - 53,700.00 - 94,000.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 48,300.00 - 84,600.00 USD annually
USA, TX, AUSTIN - 53,700.00 - 94,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 53,700.00 - 94,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 80,200.00 - 94,000.00 USD annually

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