Instock Manager Strategic Initiatives MENA

About the Role

Amazon is seeking an Instock Manager Strategic Initiatives MENA to join the MENA A-Now team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves building new business from the ground up within a fast-paced environment focused on grocery. The successful candidate will be responsible for influencing stakeholders, developing buying and sourcing strategies for new categories, and ensuring flawless execution while continuously analyzing key metrics for business improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily inventory health metrics and accuracy.
• Drive strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce excess/aged inventory.
• Implement and maintain inventory control processes.
• Monitor shrinkage and damage rates.
• Analyze historical data to predict future inventory needs.
• Create demand forecasts and recommend order quantities.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with operations, transportation, and procurement teams.
• Drive alignment between planning and execution teams.
• Escalate and resolve inventory-related issues across networks.
• Lead projects to improve instock performance.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures.
• Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and coach team members on inventory management best practices.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience is required.
• Ability to quickly familiarize with a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and trust with cross-functional teams.
• Experience assuming ownership within programs, requiring understanding of complex business, tech, and operations processes.
• Proven ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, managing ambiguity and competing priorities.
• High judgment and strong analytical talent.
• Excellent document writing skills with concise communication.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires working within an entrepreneurial setting, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and adapting to a dynamic business landscape.