Planing & Forecasting Manager

Description

We are seeking a talented, dedicated, and highly analytical P&F Manager to drive selection and in-stock for Amazon. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role on an important initiative at Amazon. This position requires a candidate with proven analytical skills with experience driving process improvement, thought leadership, and delivering results.

The P&F Manager will be responsible for executing inventory strategies to optimize customer experience, sales, margin and turns. They will be relentlessly focused on delivering high in-stock rates in order to meet the needs of our customers. They will dive deep core drivers of in-stock performance, and proactively identify opportunities to improve tools and work flows. This role interacts closely with retail and operations business partners across Amazon, and is pivotal to the growth of this strategic initiative.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively across teams and levels, while balancing the needs and requirements of internal and external customers. Flexibility and the ability to prioritize in a changing business environment will also be key. Our team culture is goal-oriented, collaborative and driven to achieve results. We seek an individual who is motivated by a fast-paced and highly entrepreneurial environment who is willing to roll up their sleeves and get things done.

Key job responsibilities

Maintain excellent in-stock rates for owned category and/or region

Execute inventory strategies to optimize sales, turns, and inventory health

Monitor, analyze and own key performance indicators such as in-stock rate, procurement lead time (PLT), fill rate, forecast accuracy and days of cover (DOC).

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.

Key job responsibilities

Collaborate with product leaders to gather insights, ensuring alignment and making informed product selections.

Analyze market trends and competitor activities to provide data-driven insights that shape strategic decisions.

Ensure top-quality input gathering by developing frameworks and validating stakeholder contributions for the selection process.

Coordinate cross-functional efforts to maintain project timelines, streamline communication, and achieve program objectives.

About The Team

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of professional experience in supply chain, inventory management or project management

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control
• Knowledge of the principles of Hyper-local Multi-Echelon Supply Chain
• Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights
• Experience working across functional teams