Import Planning Analyst, Global Retail Import, Direct Imports Parity
Description:
Amazon's Direct Imports Team is looking for an Import Planning Analyst to help transform global supply chains and accelerate business growth.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for end-to-end business ownership of the import supply chain processes from Manufacturer to Fulfillment Center availability.
They will develop innovative inventory management strategies to enhance customer experience, optimise sales and maximise margins.
Direct Imports is a strategic initiative for Amazon with long-term business impact and triple digit growth year on year.
This individual will partner with various teams across Amazon (Operations, Global Logistics, Supply Chain Technology, Retail and Finance teams) as well as external partners to support critical new business initiatives and drive continuous improvement in all aspects of our program.
The scope of the program includes Hardlines and/or Consumables categories.
The position provides opportunities to influence high visibility/impact areas throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the instock functions with report and analyses including forecasting, ordering, capacity management, instock rates and unhealthy inventory management.
2. Support ISMs on import ordering strategies discussions with the main KPIs to ensure Amazon meets the optimal mix of domestic and import sourcing.
3. Activities towards buying automation and system auditing.
4. Activities on supply chain optimisation and defects reduction working with operations teams.
5. Report, monitor, analyse and own key performance indicators such as vendor import share, out of stock percentages, vendor lead time, fill rate, unhealthy inventory and forecast accuracy for import selection.
Requirements:
1. 2+ years of demonstrated ability to planning and work closely with commercial/finance stakeholders.
2. 2+ years of retail, project management, supply chain, inventory management, sourcing, finance and/or consulting project management experience.
3. Bachelor Degree or certificate of completion of studies is required.
4. Analytical skills: proficiency in Excel (macro), SQL, building reports, experience with large amount of data.
5. Fluent in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience in business with international supply chain/import challenges, preferable in retail.
2. Experience with direct imports or long mile logistics.
3. Experience with purchasing or inventory management in e-commerce or retail.
4. Experience with BI, building reports and dashboards.
5. Experience working with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.