Inventory Specialist - Books - Amazon

Description The Amazon Books Operations Team is looking for a customer-focused, driven, and analytical leader with a strong ability to execute, solve problems, and simplify processes. The Inventory Specialist position offers a dynamic introduction to Amazon's online retail business and a training ground for future success in operations and supply chain management. This role will own bulk book inventory sourcing and fulfillment strategies/processes to support customer orders, drive supply chain efficiencies, and maximize sales. The Inventory Specialist will play a critical role in developing and scaling new operational capabilities for Amazon Business customers who are ordering books in bulk. Tactical responsibilities include executing and testing new sourcing and fulfillment processes end-to-end, problem-solving/escalating issues in a timely manner, improving comprehensiveness and efficiencies of the processes, and inventing approaches to scale and automate. This role enables you to "hit the ground running" and make meaningful impact for one of our most exciting, growing businesses. Our environment is fast-paced and requires someone who is independent, organized, detail-oriented, and has strong follow-through - ideally with prior experience in supply chain and/or operations. This position offers an exciting introduction to a top tier global company, supply chain management and e-commerce. Key job responsibilities The Inventory Specialist role will be responsible for the following: - Handle the day-to-day volumes of the assigned tasks and ensure the given SLAs (Service Level Agreement) are met per quality standards - Root causing and resolving operational exceptions such as out of stock products, supply chain disruptions, etc. - Making detailed updates to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) - Developing and updating reporting focused on key operational performance indicators - Working hours are 8am PST to 5pm PST We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Seattle, WA, USA Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field - 2+ years of experience in inventory management/planning, operations, retail, consulting and/or finance - Experience with reporting technologies and analytics Preferred Qualifications - MBA with a quantitative focus, or advanced degrees in Operations Management, Mathematics/Engineering - Strong numerical and analytical aptitude, and high proficiency creating and managing advanced models - Strong proficiency in analytical tools including Microsoft Excel, SQL and statistical software - Experience with improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $48,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $103,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.