Sr Instock Manager, Strategic Initiatives, MENA

DescriptionInterested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery? The MENA A-Now team is offering a role to own building new business from ground Zero. We are seeking a self-starter who can quickly familiarize themselves with this fast-paced environment, build relationships/trust with cross-functional teams, and assume ownership within the program which will require understanding of complex business/Tech/Ops processes at Amazon and our partners and devising an optimal engagement model. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High judgment, analytical talent and good document writing skills with concise communication are essential to success in this role.In this role, You will influence internal and external stakeholders and leadership to buy in to your strategic direction, build a buying and sourcing strategy for a new category/business while ensuring flawless execution and continuously analyzing key metrics to drive improvements for your business.Key job responsibilitiesIdentify and pursue process improvement opportunities, with a special focus on supply planning processes, working with vendors, vendor operations, and inventory managementBe a leader beyond the own categories by scaling best practices introduced at the highest possible level, ideally world-wide, and by supporting new tools/processes deploymentCreate a sourcing strategy for owned vendors that optimizes for availability and costParticipate in manufacturer and vendor reviewsDrive process improvement and operational excellence within our vendor community by reducing costs, defects, and lead times, while increasing innovation, automation, and economies of scaleInteract with operations teams and drive efficiencies through team collaborationWork with product and central teams to enable tools for fresh buying and planningBasic Qualifications 7+ years of professional or military experience Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, data science, business analytics, economics, finance, engineering, or computer science Experience communicating results to senior leadershipPreferred Qualifications 4+ years of supply chain experienceOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Company - Souq.com for E-Commerce LLCJob ID: A3098721