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Sr. Instock Manager - US Movies

Seattle, WA

DESCRIPTION

Are you interested in working with top Movies vendors to improve operations and generate Free Cash Flow. The Movies Operations team looking to hire a talented, driven, and highly analytical Senior Instock Manager with a proven record of utilizing data to drive business improvements. The successful candidate will be skilled at gaining cross-functional support from internal and external teams to drive operational improvement initiatives. This position is responsible for working with Tier-1 vendors across our Movies business to optimize the end-to-end supply chain and improve inventory availability for customers. The position requires an individual who can work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment.

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Responsibilities:

• Work directly with top vendors to improve key operations metrics, including: confirmation rates, lead time, on-time delivery, and out of stock rates.
• Engage with central teams to drive process automation and system improvements.
• Manage the release day delivery program, working with key stakeholder teams to ensure inventory availability and placement ahead of street date.
• Develop and execute Peak and Prime Day operations plans.
• Lead large scale cost-saving initiatives impacting multiple Media categories.
• Perform root-cause analysis/reporting on operational issues, and then manage the solution to those issues.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for effective processes and knowledge transfer.
• Own & drive the roadmap for Vendor Operations metrics.
To ensure the Senior Instock Manager is successful, he or she must be able to:

• Passionately advocate for the customer and category within Amazon.
• Exhibit dedication and commitment to cost-effective inventory management.
• Operate at all levelsthink strategically and tactically.
• Integrate strong and clear analysis and business rationale into sound decision making.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously - work prioritization, planning, and task delegation.

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Planning, Information Systems Management, Accounting, or Finance discipline.
• 5+ years experience in supply chain, inventory planning, retail, accounting or finance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful track record in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel.
• Strong proficiency in analytical tools including Microsoft Excel, SQL and statistical software.
• Experience with improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency at interpreting data through analytics to make business decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to use formal and informal influencing skills across Amazon's cross-functional organization.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Job ID: Amazon-987638
Employment Type: Other

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