Amazon FBA Supply Chain Manager

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Scorecard (Metrics to measure performance):

Over 99.5% In stock Rate

Over 750 IPI Score

Excess Inventory less than 2%

Reduce Average Cost of Goods by at least 10%

Reduce Inventory Storage Costs by a least 25%

What Success Looks Like:

A successful Supply Chain Manager is the primary point of contact between suppliers and our

business. They can negotiate reduced product costs and payment terms that allow

us to paydays while maintaining a solid relationship with suppliers. They define forecasts and

safety stock levels and reorder points, ensuring we have a 99.5% in stock rate and no more than 2.5%excess inventory. Finally, they will be able to reduce our inventory storage costs by 25%.

Primary Objectives 20% BIG ROCKS -

Ensure over 99.5% In-Stock Rate:

Maintain an in-stock rate above 99.5% by accurately defining demand forecasts, setting optimal safety stock levels, and establishing clear reorder points. Conduct weekly inventory reviews and ensure timely replenishment to avoid stockouts or overstock situations.

Align Marketing with Inventory Strategy:

Collaborate closely with the marketing team to synchronize marketing efforts with current inventory levels. Proactively adjust marketing campaignseither ramping up or slowing downbased on real-time inventory data to prevent stockouts or excess storage fees while maximizing sales opportunities.

Regular Work Activities 80%

Track Average Cost of Goods Paid per SKU: Monitor and report on COGs to ensure cost control and identify areas for improvement.

Manage IPl Score: Maintain efficient stock levels and minimize excess or stranded inventory to ensure a high Inventory Performance Index (IPI) score.

Product Replenishment Management: Oversee ongoing Purchase Order issuance (both OnTrack & Manual), track supplier deliveries, create and monitor shipment IDs, and expedite deliveries when necessary.

Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain positive business relationships with suppliers, fostering strong communication to ensure smooth coordination and reliable service.

Qualification of Multiple Sources: Assist with the qualification of new suppliers, maintain a repository of product specifications, and track sample testing and approvals.

Supplier Selection & Pre-Qualification: Select suppliers based on criteria like safety, supply assurance, quality, service, cost, and innovation. Administer supplier/contractor pre-qualification requirements related to safety and risk.

Transportation and Logistics Coordination: Coordinate transportation and logistics requirements, select appropriate transportation methods, and work with third-party logistics providers as needed.

Periodic KPI Reporting: Develop and implement a regular reporting structure to track and report key supply chain performance metrics, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of progress and issues.

Supplier Negotiations: Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service agreements, ensuring a positive impact on the company's bottom line.

Forecasting & Demand Planning: Develop accurate and effective forecast models based on business trends and demand patterns, continuously monitoring and adjusting forecasts to ensure precision.

Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and promptly resolve supply chain issues related to transportation, logistics systems, imports, or customer complaints.

Supply Chain Monitoring & Optimization: Regularly monitor and report on supply chain performance, identifying efficiency improvements and cost reduction opportunities.

Policy Development: Create and implement operational policies and procedures to streamline the supply chain, ensuring compliance and efficient workflows.

Technology & Continuous Improvement: Implement cutting-edge technologies and practices to drive continuous improvements, leveraging data insights to enhance supply chain responsiveness and efficiency.

As Needed Activities

Various Projects as Requested by Leadership.

Mandatory Meetings

Weekly One-on-One Meetings.

Key Skills

Operational Improvement: Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, increase turnaround times, and streamline work processes to provide quality service.

Strong Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and external partners.

Data-Driven Problem Solving: Uses experience to analyze data for root cause elimination and process improvement, driving efficiency across the supply chain.

KPI Reporting Expertise: Proven experience in tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and optimize supply chain operations.

Learning-Based: Embraces continuous learning and adapts to new challenges to stay ahead in a dynamic environment.

Service-Oriented: Maintains a service-based attitude, putting the needs of the business and customers at the forefront.

Results-Driven: Focused on delivering tangible results and improvements in supply chain performance.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.

Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a relevant field.

Proven Experience: Demonstrated success as a Supply Chain Manager, particularly in the Amazon Private Label sector.

Software Proficiency: Strong knowledge of supply chain management software and Excel for making data-driven decisions.

Decision-Making & Leadership: Proven ability to make sound decisions, prioritize tasks, delegate effectively, and lead a team to meet objectives.

Communication & Negotiation: Excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage supplier relations and secure favorable terms.

Supply Chain Expertise: Solid understanding of supply chain and inventory management systems, with proficiency in forecasting and quantitative techniques.

Problem-Solving: Strong ability to address and resolve complex supply chain challenges.

Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational abilities, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Team Leadership: Capable of managing and leading staff effectively to achieve supply chain goals.

Growth-Focused: Committed to driving personal and organizational growth, always seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes.

Proven Ability to Succeed: A track record of successfully achieving goals and delivering high-performance results.

People Contacts and Interactions

CEO (Weekly): Meet with the CEO on a weekly basis to discuss priorities, review key performance indicators (KPIs), and align on overall business strategy and supply chain goals.

CMO & Marketing Team: Collaborate with the Chief Marketing Officer and the marketing team to ensure inventory levels are aligned with marketing campaigns and to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.

Manufacturers: Maintain ongoing communication with manufacturers to review supplier performance, follow up on recent orders, and ensure timely and accurate production and delivery.

Freight Forwarders: Coordinate with freight forwarders to track and review shipping performance, ensuring timely deliveries, and address any logistical challenges related to orders in transit.

Role Requirements:

Experience Managing Inventory: Demonstrated ability to manage inventory in a fast-paced environment effectively.

Supplier Relationship Management: Proven experience managing and maintaining good supplier relationships.

Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers and logistics partners.

Problem Solver: Proactively seeks out issues and takes ownership of driving solutions while keeping all relevant parties informed of progress.

Proactive Learner: Eager to learn new skills and adapt to new challenges, with exceptional deductive reasoning abilities.

Flexible Leadership: Comfortable switching between supporting and leading roles as required, demonstrating versatility in a dynamic environment.

Independent Worker: Can work independently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, making timely decisions.

High Accountability: A history of owning responsibilities fully and taking pride in never giving the job back.

Trend Analyst: Strong analytical mindset, adept at identifying market trends and opportunities to improve the supply chain.

Multitasking Master: Effective at managing multiple tasks, especially in the Amazon Private Label sector.

Customer Advocate: Focused on ensuring customer satisfaction through efficient and reliable supply chain processes.

Market Adapter: Adaptable to evolving market conditions, continuously seeking improvements.

Accountable Leader: Takes a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for supply chain outcomes, ensuring high performance and timely results.

To apply, complete the form at https://forms.gle/bQUPTw3XqqMkiTs99 and send your resume with LinkedIn Supply Chain Material as the subject.