Buying, Planning, & Instock Management

The Amazon US Business, Electronics, Automotive, Technology Solutions business is looking for a leader with proven experience to drive process improvements and thought leadership in inventory planning and operations.The Sr. Strategic Supply Chain Managers will be responsible for leading inventory management strategies to maximize customer experience, sales, margin and turns, as well as end-to-end business ownership of all supply chain processes from manufacturer to consumer. They will use data to influence others and build scalable systems & processes, rather than just addressing single issues. They will play a critical role in delivering the optimal customer experience by ensuring we have the right product quantities, in the right places, at the right time. To achieve this mission, Supply Chain Managers work to continuously optimize our end-to-end supply chain by engaging with vendors to improve operational metrics and driving system and process automation with internal teams.The successful candidate must be highly organized and possess strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. They are able to self-manage competing priorities, driving both strategic and tactical activities and parallel, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong candidates will have knowledge in fundamental business principles and previous relevant experience. The ideal candidate is able to lead and influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a customer-centric philosophy.Key job responsibilitiesIdentify and deliver operational improvement opportunities around buying and demand planning.Monitor and identify opportunities to improve key supply chain metrics such as Out of Stock rate, Overstock Rate, Total Inbound Lead Time, Delivery Speed, and Confirmation/Fill Rates.Share supply chain insights and contribute to business reviews for Senior Leadership (verbal and written).Identify opportunities to optimize our supply chain cost structure and profitability through vendor engagement, project management, and collaboration with partner teams on system improvements.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain or logistics- Experience working with complex data sets- Experience communicating results to senior leadership- Experience delivering results by partnering with and influencing others- 5+ years experience in Supply Chain ...

At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need talented and driven people. Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers buy their groceries? Amazon is looking for a customer obsessed, analytical, and innovative individual to join Amazon Fresh as a Vendor Manager to lead multiple facets of an omni-channel retail business.Your direct responsibility will be focused on growing and maximizing our partnerships with our critical vendor partners by leading annual vendor negotiations and driving joint business priorities throughout the year. You will work with internal and external stakeholders, owning strategic vendor relationships, negotiating vendor terms, partnering with marketing and advertising to drive traffic, and working with supply chain to guarantee product availability. You will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business.The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated ability to operate independently, think strategically, analyze data, conduct business reviews, and lead winning negotiations. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High judgment, ability to influence, analytical talent, and exceptional communications are essential to success in this role.Key job responsibilities- Own the P&L for multiple large vendors with a focus on growing categories and customer baskets, as well as improving vendor profitability.- Develop strategic relationships and joint business plans with suppliers to ensure early insight into new trends and products, early and exclusive access to new items, merchandising and promotions investment and competitive costs.- Drive winning negotiations and represent Amazon when meeting with vendor senior leadership- Lead a cross-functional team, including Marketing, Instock, Merchandising, and Amazon Advertising, to drive superior vendor results- Continuously audit to improve the customer experience and business performanceBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTML ...

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS’ Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth! We are looking for a results-oriented individual to support ISCaP planning and sourcing requirements for mission critical part supply chain for AWS data centers. You will work across the team and its customers to align on a short and long-range supply plan. You will contribute to our Global Spare Planning function to understand the needs of our data centers across our network and manage the inventory across different nodes of our supply chain. If you love being at the forefront of industry growth and development, developing and executing processes in a highly ambiguous environment, identifying information gaps and collaboration needs, and driving business strategy, then this is the spot for you. This is a high impact role offering an opportunity to drive and influence business-critical decisions impacting the long-term future of the business. Primary Responsibilities · Monitor and Review historical usage trends, research demand drivers, utilize forecast data ad statistical forecast models, analyze auto generated forecast output, and evaluate forecast results · Interact with data center operations, hardware engineering, business service owners, supply chain teams, logistics operations, and other multi-functional stake holders to understand business needs and demand drivers. · Develop and communicate comprehensive spare parts inventory strategies and processes in alignment with multiple channels, department plans, key inventory targets, and business goals. · Create and execute strategies for the implementation of replenishment and inventory achieve key business outcomes while proactively identifying improvements. · Leverage reports and analytics to make recommendations in line with business strategy and goals. · Review buying multiples, minimums, replenished forecasts, lead-times, and vendor performance to optimize inventory performance. · Partner and collaborate with business partners, suppliers, and operations proactively for the collaborative forecasting process to drive inventory optimization, part availability and cost productivity. · Develop Strategies and mechanisms to monitor, reduce, and control inventory excess across regions and categories A successfull candidate will need to: · Communicate ideas concisely to a wide variety of stakeholders for purposes ranging from informative to need for approvals from executives. · Embody a true pioneering spirit, willing to “get hands dirty” in a start-up environment while simultaneously developing processes, automation, and delivering results · Clearly define data requirements and metrics, working with teams to implement the entire data flow from capture to presentation and management · High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously · Keen on developing and training people to improve skills and capabilities for sustainable and continuous improvement If you are an experienced professional with a passion for technology, driving change and impact at a Global scale, you might be a fit for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure supply chain and procurement team. Come armed with your knowledge for a position where you will own, build, and run spare parts supply chain and engage with multiple stakeholders to drive plans and execution to satisfy the demanding needs of a high growth industry, impacting markets worldwide.About the teamDiverse ExperiencesAmazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 6+ years of experience managing supply and inventory planning - BA/BS degree in Engineering, Finance, Business or Mathematics - 8+ years of relevant work experience in demand planning, supply planning, supply chain planning, and/or inventory planning - 3+ years of experience in end-to-end supply chain planning and/or management ...

The PC team at Amazon is looking for an entrepreneurial Vendor Manager to own the P&L and relationships with key vendors in the PC category. This role involves utilizing diverse skills and collaborating across major functions like inventory management, marketing, merchandising, pricing, operations, and finance to enhance the performance of vendor partners in the PC Components Category.As a Vendor Manager, you will be accountable for business results across the vendors and categories. Your direct responsibility will be to manage performance of the product portfolio including developing vendor relationships, negotiating terms and contracts, expanding product selection, setting prices and inventory forecasts, developing marketing programs, driving sales and margin improvements, and creating a best-in-class customer experiences.The successful candidate will be able to take their skill-set across multiple facets of retail to drive a successful business. They will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business, innovate and overcome hurdles, and achieve profitable long-term growth. They will also have strong verbal and written communication skills and work effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Key job responsibilities Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets by executing annual and ongoing vendor negotiations.• Have a thorough understanding of the industry, business trends, events, and continually monitor both industry and competitor developments.• Maximize Amazon’s business and financial profitability through selection optimization and expansion opportunities.• Have an understanding of customer needs and use that knowledge to advocate for, and drive delivery of, improvements that provide Amazon customers with an unparalleled shopping experience.• Build vendor/brand relationships - be the primary point of contact for vendor selection on-boarding, escalations, and negotiations.• Coordinate across cross-functional teams and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, all while meeting tight deadlines.• Have a complete understanding (inclusive of the strategic context) of internal and external variables that impact your business. This includes owning forecasting, analyzing, understanding, and reporting on the business.About the teamThe PC category is one of the largest and most impactful businesses within Retail at Amazon. We are a fast-paced and exciting category with a high-performing team that seeks to build strong customer-focused businesses. We promote a collaborative, solutions-oriented and inclusive culture. We prioritize the growth and development of our team members and strive to work hard, have fun, and make history.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience using Excel and other business analytic tools ...

DESCRIPTION At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.As a Senior Category Manager, you will create and own the strategic relationship with third-party logistic providers (3PLs) and senior internal stakeholders while building collaboration within and across organizational boundaries. You will drive key sourcing activities, ensuring equipment and service availability to meet business goals while minimizing risk. You will be the trusted advisor in strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives. In this role will manage internal and external relationships while building new categories and processes.We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically source products and services as part of our External Fulfillment Procurement Organization. The position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies and processes, deliver savings and improve productivity across the category. Key job responsibilities · Identify, develop and deliver long term sourcing strategies, lead sourcing initiatives with cross-functional teams; drive the decision making process of the category roadmap with senior leadership. · Drive commercial relationships with suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving optimal cost and performance; · Lead supplier performance management; including improving sustainability & social responsibility; · Coordinate and collaborate with operational teams to deploy and manage the implementation of your defined strategies. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES · Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position · Build a supply base that is diverse and representative of the communities Amazon serves · Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business’ goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use · Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimize opportunities · Develop and implement Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value to Amazon · Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category~25% travel including occasional international travelA day in the life · Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business · Drive and execute complex sourcing activities in cooperation with cross-functional team · Gather business needs end elaborate the most optimal sourcing strategy to secure on timely manner the capacity, minimizing Total Cost of Ownership and risk · Develop a resilient, fast-paced and flexible supplier base · Leverage existing procurement resources to benefit our internal customers · Understand problems, pull people together, identify solutions and deliver results · Own commercial relationship with third-party logistic providers About the teamOur team strives to be a single point of contact for procurement support to our stakeholders. We are finding ways to move faster and more efficiently than ever before to deliver upgrades to capacity across Amazon's Customer Fulfillment network.This group is part of the External Fulfillment Organization and key stakeholders are various teams within Network Planning, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Legal and others. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of procurement experience- Bachelor's degree ...

At Amazon, we are excited to offer graduate students the opportunity to launch into big careers with limitless possibilities. We know searching for an internship role is as much about finding a company where you can picture yourself being successful as it is about finding the right role. We look forward to meeting you and your classmates this year. As we get to know you more, we invite you to get to know us better.Visit www.amazon.com/about to:• Learn more about our businesses by reviewing Press Releases on our Investor Relations site, Letter to Shareholders, and the first letter shared in 1997, which is included in our annual report each year.• Learn more about Amazonians and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.• Learn more about our commitment to our communities, diversity and military veterans.• Learn more about our headquarters in Seattle as well as where we operate around the world.Senior Retail Vendor Manager (VM): Amazon is looking for a passionate candidate with the proven ability to build strategic, long term business relationships within the Amazon Stores organization. The candidate will be responsible for monitoring and reacting to industry trends, within a determined Amazon Stores retail business, and own the top and bottom lines of the P&L. They will develop selection and categories, deliver innovative growth solutions and work with internal teams to deliver the best customer experience. The candidate must be a thoughtful, high-energy, self-starter, with strong business acumen, acute analytical skills, and the ability to work with teams internally and externally. The candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. The candidate will work with vendors of all sizes – and must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent Amazon at all levels of these organizations. They will need to be able to work across multiple internal teams, at high levels of leadership, to address customer experience issues within the category. The candidate must also possess strong analytical acumen and be comfortable drawing metric-based conclusions while applying a customer centered lens to decisions.Key job responsibilities-Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets by executing annual and ongoing vendor negotiations.-Have an understanding of customer needs and use that knowledge to advocate for, and drive delivery of, improvements that provide Amazon customers with an unparalleled shopping experience.-Build vendor/brand relationships - be the primary point of contact for vendor selection on-boarding, escalations, and negotiations.-Have a thorough understanding of the industry, business trends, events, and continually monitor both industry and competitor developments.-Maximize Amazon’s business and financial profitability through selection optimization and expansion opportunities.-Coordinate across cross-functional teams and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, all while meeting tight deadlines.About the team- Most roles for this position will be located at Amazon’s company headquarters in Seattle, WA or Arlington, VA. Successful applicants will be expected to relocate to their team location upon starting at Amazon.- Role and team placement are based on business needs and as Amazon continues to grow and flex, we are looking for candidates who want to own, build and impact the customer experience rather than are tied to a specific role or team. - Internship start dates will be between May-June 2025 for a 12-week, consecutive internship.- For more information, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/career-programs/university/mba BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Are 18 years of age or older- Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum ...

The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is looking for an experienced Category Manager. You will lead multiple facets of the business (e.g., buying/vendor management, product management, operations, marketing/merchandising) and identify growth opportunities. You will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical levels across all aspects of the business.You will have accountability for the business results of your product subcategories. Your direct responsibility will be to manage performance of the product portfolio including developing and growing vendor relationships, expanding product selection and vendor base, negotiating contracts, setting category strategy, developing marketing programs, driving sales and margin improvements and creating best-in-class customer experiences.The ideal candidate will have strong customer experience, business and product sense combined with solid understanding of technical concepts. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High judgment, ability to influence, analytical talent, exceptional communications, and leadership are essential to success in this role.Key job responsibilities- Accountable for category/subcategory financial performance; owns P&L and opportunities within.- Acquire, assort, and retire category/subcategory selection leveraging data and customer, industry, and/or supplier feedback.- Identify selection opportunities that maximize online and instore sell-thru and reduce shrink.- Negotiate with suppliers for improved product and operating costs.A day in the life- Be the ‘business owner’ for your category/sub-category, working autonomously and possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact your business- Develop a thorough understanding of the industry, seasonality and global trends/events, and continually monitor competitor/industry developments- Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, while meeting tight deadlines- Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability goalsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience- Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership ...

The Production Planning Team (PPT) needs leaders like you to deliver the future of labor planning for our North America Customer Fulfillment Network (NACF). At Amazon, delivering great experiences for our customers is a top priority. The PPT is reinventing the way Amazon plans labor as our network continues to grow. We’re setting the bar high with new automated solutions including advanced modeling and machine learning to improve accuracy and efficiency of the process. You can be an owner of this innovation and stamp your place in history as a part of the world’s most customer centric company. To join us on this journey, we are looking for individuals with strong analytical and dive deep skills who will execute high-level network decisions that have an impact at a big scale. This is a high visibility role responsible for pioneering Amazon’s Production Planning Team process with the Planning and Execution (PLEX) organization. Key job responsibilities→ Work with FC and regional leadership team→ Build the foundation and implement an innovative model for centralized labor planning across NACF. → Deliver action plans for senior managers and directors, while being a trusted partner to these network leaders. → Leverage central teams (i.e. S&OP, Central Flow, Process Engineering) to drive process and operations execution improvements.→ Use data and bias for action to work through ambiguity and deliver results. A day in the life “If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!” “Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) Plan”BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of Excel (including VBA, pivot tables, array functions, power pivots, etc.) and data visualization tools such as Tableau experience- 3+ years of business or financial analysis experience- Experience defining requirements and using data and metrics to draw business insights- Experience with Excel- Experience with SQL- Experience making business recommendations and influencing stakeholders ...

Ring is looking for a leader to join our team as a Senior Demand Planning Manager for our portfolio of devices. This position will support the continued growth of Ring as we advance our mission to help make neighborhoods safer.As a Senior Demand Planning Manager, you will serve as the demand planning POC for your assigned device programs. Further, you will own, shape, and refine your demand plans based on insights from key product, category, sales, and retail teams. Along with day-to-day operations, you will be heavily involved in long-range planning objectives, the drafting of documentation needed to substantiate monthly purchasing decisions to leadership, the management of new product introductions and a critical liaison in the S&OP/SIOP process. Key job responsibilities- Manage the end-to-end demand planning processes for core devices- Drive the forecasting of new product launches and maintain a proper phase-in/phase-out process- Serve as a subject matter expert for overall demand planning, pricing, promotional planning, in-stock/retailer demand and a conduit for supply planning processes- Own and communicate the global demand plan, along with changes/exceptions therein, to stakeholders- Work to continuously improve key demand planning performance indicators such as (W)MAPE and Attainment- Support in the implementation/management of S&OP process via reporting, ad hoc analytics and facilitation of monthly meetings About the teamThe mission of our planning organization is to deliver accurate forecasts, inventory targets and allocation plans to ensure customers are able to purchase the product they want, when and where they want to. You will own and manage the worldwide planning for specific categories of Ring devices. This position requires the ability to think critically, manage without authority, and leverage a broad cross-functional organization of business teams. This role is highly visible throughout the organization and will lead the management/generation of large-scale demand plans that are presented to senior leaders and C-level executives.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience- 5+ years of program or project management experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership- Knowledge of Excel on an advanced level (Power Pivot, Power Query, embedded SQL and some VBA) and the ability work with/join disparate data sets. ...

The Amazon Books Operations Team is looking for a bright, enthusiastic, and analytical candidate with a ability to solve problems and simplify processes. The Inventory Specialist position offers a dynamic introduction to our online retail business and a training ground for future success focused on operations and supply chain management. The Inventory Specialist supports the team that works directly with strategic vendors to help improve their success at Amazon by building and nurturing an operational partnership. The Inventory Specialist will help to create an engaging experience for our vendor partners by driving issue resolution in a timely manner. The Inventory Specialist candidate will have the opportunity to identify improvements in our vendors’ supply chains, invent solutions for improvement and pro-actively identify potential issues before they surface. Our environment is fast-paced and requires someone who is flexible, detail-oriented, and has strong follow-through. This position offers an exciting introduction to a top tier global company, supply chain management and e-commerce, serving as a broad training ground for future success. Responsibilities The Inventory Specialist role will be responsible for the following: - Root causing and resolving operational exceptions such as out of stock products, missing site offers, supply chain disruptions, etc. - Handle the day-to-day volumes of the assigned tasks and ensure the given SLAs (Service Level Agreement) are met per quality standards. - Developing and updating reporting focused on key operational performance indicators. - Work Schedule would be 8am PST to 5pm PST (Mon-Fri).- We follow Amazon's global guidance on RTOBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of with Excel experience- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience- Experience working with complex data sets- Experience communicating results to senior leadership ...

Are you interested in leading a global supply chain to create, source, and deliver innovative gift card solutions? The Amazon Gift Card business creates and enhances multiple stored value products sold globally through a variety of channels, including the Amazon website, direct corporate sales, retail stores, and other partnerships. We work with an array of global distribution partners to sell Amazon Gift Card products in hundreds of thousands of offline retail stores and Consumer web channel.The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for understanding complete end-to-end supply chain and complex workflows to support customer needs through high Instock rates and superior delivery speed performance. You will adopt and tailor supply chain best practices to meet category needs and proposes specific cost reduction and waste removal opportunities.The Supply Chain Manager will coordinate forecasting, gift card production, inbound management, inventory management, and will have P&L ownership for supply chain costs. This role is a great opportunity where you will learn how to effectively operate a global supply chain across Consumer web channels.The successful candidate must be highly organized, self-starting and possess strong data extraction and analytical capabilities, and feel comfortable in operating in an environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel.Key job responsibilitiesKey job responsibilities• Lead global production plan for physical GCs, and owns the relationship with suppliers.• Manage the gift card inbound plans for consumer web• Partner with internal teams to optimize inventory forecasting, delivery speed while assessing opportunities to optimize cost-to-serve.• Lead supply chain annual planning process in partnership with Finance and Regional business teams.• Coordinate supply chain ops execution to ensure adherence to quality standards and product specifications• Act as subject matter expert for supply chain systems and tools.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience ...

The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is excited to welcome an Instock Manager to our dynamic team, based in Seattle WA.Join us at Amazon Fresh Grocery in reshaping the future of customer experiences and supply chain excellence. Your expertise will drive innovation, efficiency, and lasting impact.As an Instock Manager (ISM) within the Amazon Fresh Grocery Category Instock team, you'll take on a critical role at the forefront of developing business plans and overseeing supply chain and inventory management initiatives. More specifically, this role focuses at the top of our supply chain funnel through optimizing the inbound performance from vendors into our network (fill rate, on-time, cost to serve). Leading cross-functional initiatives will be second nature as you drive improvements to enhance customer experience and overall cost structures. Your leadership will extend across both Online and In-Store channels. To be successful in this role, you should feel comfortable using data to influence others and building scalable systems and processes to allow us our business to grow. In joining this team, you will have the opportunity to both build and operate in an ambiguous fast-paced environment and will drive initiatives that improve sales, customer experience, and process improvement within retail and operations.Success starts by being a self-starter, highly organized, and possessing strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. In this role, we look for you to be thoughtful in the your pursuit of results and thrive in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel.Strong candidates will have knowledge in fundamental business principles and previous retail or supply chain experience. The ideal candidate is able to lead and influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a customer-centric philosophy.Key job responsibilitiesA successful Instock Manager will:- Manage inventory availability and inventory health including: improved instock, inventory planning, vendor operational improvement (efficiency, fill rates, lead time), forecasting, and waste reduction- Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve customer experience and overall cost structure of the business- Perform complex business analysis to identify business opportunities to improve revenue and profitability- Partner with internal teams to develop tools, automation, and process improvements that affect purchasing and vendor management workflowsA day in the lifeAs an Instock Manager, you'll collaborate closely with top suppliers, internal vendors and other internal strategic partners, to enhance supply chains and under-the-roof operational excellence. Together you will be part of a professional environment that fosters growth, values insights, and empowers you to propel the future of e-commerce.About the teamOur mission is to perfect the art of grocery experience, from buying to vendor performance, optimizing DC operations, and nurturing vital relationships with key distributor partners. At the Grocery Category Instock team, we are the driving force behind Amazon Fresh Grocery's unparalleled supply chain success. Being on our team means being part of a team that orchestrates the seamless flow of goods, ensuring that our customers can find what they need when they need it.We're not just focused on perfect execution; we're involved in the long-term planning of our DC topology, sourcing strategy, and vendor partnerships. Join us, and you'll have the opportunity to influence the planning of our network, collaborate with tech to build innovative supply chain solutions, and work with top manufacturers to optimize our supply chain. If you're ready to be part of a team that defines the future of grocery supply chain, then Amazon Fresh Grocery Category Instock is the place for you. Join us, and let's build something extraordinary together.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree- 3+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience- 3+ years of with Excel experience- Experience in Retail or wholesale business- Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma ...

Amazon's Canada team is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and creative Brand Specialist to join our Toys team, furthering our vision to make Amazon.ca the preferred toys destination across Canada. In this role, you will work directly with strategic vendor partners to develop their business on Amazon.ca. Your responsibilities will include developing and executing brand strategies, analyzing market trends and consumer insights, and creating sales plan. You'll monitor brand performance metrics, work cross-functionally with internal teams to enhance the toy shopping experience, and stay current with Canadian toy market trends. This position requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution to drive the growth of Amazon.ca's toy category in the Canadian market. Your creative ideas and analytical skills will be crucial in identifying opportunities for business growth and optimization, ultimately contributing to Amazon.ca's position as the go-to destination for toy purchases in Canada.Key job responsibilitiesThe Brand Specialist role on Amazon Canada's Toys team offers an exciting introduction to online retail and serves as a broad training ground for future success. This position involves working directly with strategic toy vendors to grow their businesses and optimize supply chains on Amazon.ca. The Brand Specialist will collaborate with multiple internal teams, including In-stock, Vendor Management, and Site Merchandising, as well as management to develop and execute strategies that grow and improve the toy product portfolio. Key responsibilities include managing vendor partnerships, enhancing performance indicators, optimizing supply chains, and contributing to site merchandising efforts to improve the overall toy shopping experience. This role requires an experienced brand manager capable of both strategic thinking and tactical execution, who can develop skills across various functional areas of e-commerce. The ideal candidate will balance long-term planning with immediate action, applying their expertise to grow the toy category on Amazon.ca while gaining valuable exposure to different aspects of the online retail business.A day in the life- Acting as the ‘business owner’ for his or her vendors in their respective categories, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business- Owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on vendors, along with responsibility for driving strategic supply chain projects and promotions to achieve business objectives- Proactively negotiating costs, promotional opportunities, and other business inputs for the vendor — autonomously- Conducting pricing and ROI analysis and making recommendations for initiatives that optimize profit margin- Managing Purchase Orders and In-Stock analysis for the strategic brands- Optimizing the online presence and content of each product on the brand's portfolio- Developing and executing marketing plans in order to drive awareness and purchases for the brand- Driving cross-category initiatives to improve operational process and deliver resultsAbout the teamOur team has a strong culture of hard working individuals that value flexibility, ownership, and ability to create our own priorities. Success is driven by an ability to operate independently, while sharing learnings, wins, and misses across the team.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience in financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, marketing, business development, consulting, negotiation or supply chain ...

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. We are looking for a results-oriented individual to support ISCaP planning and sourcing requirements for mission critical part supply chain for AWS data centers. You will work across the team and its customers to align on a short and long-range supply plan. You will contribute to our Global Spare Planning function to understand the needs of our data centers across our network and manage the inventory across different nodes of our supply chain. If you love being at the forefront of industry growth and development, developing and executing processes in a highly ambiguous environment, identifying information gaps and collaboration needs, and driving business strategy, then this is the spot for you. This is a high impact role offering an opportunity to drive and influence business-critical decisions impacting the long-term future of the business. As a contributor on the team, the successful candidate will embody the following:- Communicate ideas concisely to a wide variety of stakeholders for purposes ranging from informative to need for approvals from executives.- Embody a true pioneering spirit, willing to “get your hands dirty” in a start-up environment while simultaneously developing processes, automation, and delivering results- Clearly define data requirements and metrics, working with teams to implement the entire data flow from capture to presentation and management- High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously If you are an experienced professional with a passion for technology, driving change and impact at a Global scale, you might be a fit for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure supply chain and procurement team. Come armed with your knowledge for a position where you will own, build, and run spare parts supply chain and engage with multiple stakeholders to drive plans and execution to satisfy the demanding needs of a high growth industry, impacting markets worldwide.Key job responsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities - Monitor and Review historical usage trends, research demand drivers, utilize forecast data ad statistical forecast models, analyze auto generated forecast output, and evaluate forecast results- Interact with data center operations, hardware engineering, business service owners, supply chain teams, logistics operations, and other multi-functional stake holders to understand business needs and demand drivers.- Develop and communicate comprehensive spare parts inventory strategies and processes in alignment with multiple channels, department plans, key inventory targets, and business goals.- Create and execute inventory strategies to achieve key business outcomes while proactively identifying improvements.- Leverage reports and analytics to make recommendations in line with business strategy and goals.- Review buying multiples, minimums, replenished forecasts, lead-times, and vendor performance to optimize inventory performance.- Collaborate with business partners, suppliers, and operations proactively for the collaborative forecasting process to drive inventory optimization, part availability and cost productivity.About the teamWhy AWS?Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Diverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of experience leading and managing supply and inventory planning- 3+ years of relevant work experience in demand planning, supply planning, supply chain planning, and/or inventory planning- 3+ years of experience with advanced Excel features (such as V-lookups & pivot tables) ...

Do you love data, analytics, and working with a diverse team of global stakeholders? Do you want to drive initiatives that directly impact the customer experience globally? If you answer “Yes” to these questions, you’ve clicked the right career opportunity. Please read on.We are looking for a Sr. Forecasting Analyst to join our Worldwide Capacity Planning team. Our team owns the forecasting models that determine customer service needs. You will be a part of the planning for Prime Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, etc. You will be responsible to drive process improvements, model improvements that will directly impact customer experience. Here is what you would be doing:• Forecast customer service contacts for Amazon Shipping and Delivery Support (SDS) vertical within Customer Service, responsible for planning for key events like Prime Day, Cyber Monday etc.• Analyze existing forecasting model performance and recommend improvements to improve forecast accuracy and reduce manual overlays • Work with upstream business teams to improve accuracy and mechanisms for inputs that directly impact forecast accuracy and therefore customer experience• Coordinate with program teams on new initiatives, understand business/customer impact and create forecast to support business/program launches• Lead discussions with leadership (L7/L8) on planning assumptions, highlight gaps in existing process and suggest mechanisms to improve customer experience• Analyze forecast variance, dive deep to understand root cause, create bridges for forecast variance and present in business reviews.• Partner with finance teams on monthly/quarterly financial reporting, to represent business story related to forecast variancesA day in the lifeIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!”Benefits Summary:“Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) Plan”BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in business, data science, public administration, finance, engineering, human resources or related field- 3+ years of supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience- 5+ years of data analysis experience- 3+ years of managing stakeholders in cross-functional project experience- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements ...

Are you interested in leading high impact projects and working cross-functionally to deliver top selection and delight end Customers? This is your chance to help build strategic relationships and drive business growth with some of the most influential Consumables Selling Partners and the AVS Customer Success Manager team. AVS Supply Chain Managers will play a critical role in delivering optimal customer experience by ensuring Amazon has the right product quantities, in the right places, and at the right time. This position will work to continuously optimize operational metrics by working directly with Selling Partner (SP) and internal partner teams. AVS Supply Chain Managers serve as a key point of contact between Retail, Supply Chain, and Vendors and contribute to vendor-level operational strategy, annual negotiations, and opportunities to reduce cost and waste in the supply chain. Key job responsibilities• Plan and execute inventory strategies to optimize sales, in-stock rates, turns and inventory health for owned category• Monitor, analyze and own key performance indicators such as in-stock rate, procurement lead time, fill rate, and fast track.• Participate in business reviews for your Selling Partners(s); identify operational improvement areas and lead with recommendations to drive improvement• Forecast and manage efficient inbound and outbound inventory flows and health, including forecasting, purchasing, and removing unproductive inventory• Drive root cause analysis/reporting on operational issues, develop action plans and project manage improvements with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously• Work with internal teams collaboratively, to help drive tools and process improvements that affect purchasing and procurement workflows, with emphasis on automating tasks that are currently performed manually• Interface with Selling Partner(s) and lead with strategic recommendations to improve and/or resolve Instock issuesA day in the life• Facilitate and attend weekly meeting with Selling Partner’s operations/supply chain team(s) to walk through how they forecast.• Single Threaded Owner across all Instock Management/ Supply Chain initiatives.• Conduct deep dive analysis on key Input metrics (Confirmation Rate, Availability (FTI and OOS metrics), Unhealthy Inventory) to identify root-cause and propose plan to address in collaboration with SP.• Identify the suite of optimal Supply Chain programs to optimize for a synchronous network between Amazon and Selling Partner. • Review inventory position on high demand items for an upcoming promotional event. Monitor inventory levels and work with your Selling Partner(s) to ensure adequate inventory availability.About the teamThe Amazon Vendor Services program is a paid service that offers enrolled Selling Partners services in one of five major categories: (1) A designated Customer Success Manager, (2) Strategic business advice, (3) Support, (4) Instock manager owning Supply Chain initiatives, and (5) Programs, Pilots, Betas, and Advance Coaching. In this role, you will be a member of the Consumables Category team, and will provide Supply Chain expertise alongside a team of designated Account Managers supporting one to two Selling Partners within the Consumables categories. Consumables categories consist of Baby, Grocery, Health & Personal Care, Mass Beauty, Pets, and Premium Beauty. The role offers broad scope as the Selling Partners supported by this role may span numerous Brands, end Customer segments, and product categories.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Planning, Information Systems Management or relevant field of study such as Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management- 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, or Inventory Management or equivalent experience such as Consulting, Finance, Manufacturing or Operations.- 3+ years of experience using analytical, sales, and productivity tools i such as Oracle Business Intelligence, Salesforce, Microsoft Excel,Microsoft OneNote, and Microsoft SharePoint.- Excel proficiency to deep dive, analyze and build scrappy tools.- Knowledge of statistical inventory control- Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in an ambiguous, fast-paced/deadline-driven environment. ...