Instock Manager, WWGS Inventory Management

Amazon's Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS) business is transforming the grocery shopping experience through innovative retail formats, including Whole Foods Market. The Instock Manager will ensure customers find the products they want, when they want them, by managing inventory availability and health across grocery stores and fulfillment centers, partnering with vendors and internal teams to optimize the customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory availability and health metrics to improve in‑stock rates and optimize inventory planning.
• Perform business analysis to identify opportunities to improve revenue, profitability, and customer experience.
• Track purchase orders, investigate delivery delays, and resolve order issues with vendors and suppliers.
• Partner with internal teams on purchasing workflows, tools, and process improvements.
• Manage day‑to‑day operational relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure consistent product availability.
• Analyze data to identify root causes of inventory issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support forecasting activities by monitoring trends and providing input on demand patterns.
• Collaborate with category teams to understand product assortment and seasonal needs.
• Create reports and dashboards to communicate inventory performance to stakeholders.
• Escalate roadblocks and risks appropriately while learning best practices in supply chain management.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience with Excel.
• Experience identifying and solving complex problems through data analysis.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SQL to pull data and metrics for reports.
• Experience with reporting and data visualization tools such as QuickSight, Tableau, Power BI, or other BI packages.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• 1+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory management, demand planning, or a related field.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and supply chain operations.
• Experience in retail, grocery, or perishable goods industries.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional supplemental life plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
• Medical advice line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.

Pay

• Chicago, IL: $53,700 – $94,000 USD annually
• Nashville, TN: $48,300 – $84,600 USD annually
• Austin, TX: $53,700 – $94,000 USD annually
• Arlington, VA: $53,700 – $94,000 USD annually
• Seattle, WA: $80,200 – $94,000 USD annually