About the job Amazon Inventory & Procurement Specialist
Amazon Inventory & Procurement Specialist
About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented, proactive Amazon Inventory & Procurement Specialist to manage inventory planning, stock replenishment and supplier coordination. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Amazon Seller Central or a similar e-commerce platform, together with a strong background in procurement and inventory management.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management & Stock Planning
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock availability and prevent stockouts.
- Forecast stock requirements and plan replenishment based on sales trends and demand.
- Manage the full stock replenishment process, from supplier ordering through to delivery and receiving.
- Coordinate purchase orders, supplier lead times and stock availability.
- Identify potential inventory risks and implement solutions to maintain optimal stock levels.
Amazon Seller Central & E-commerce Operations
- Monitor and resolve Amazon listing suppressions to maintain listing compliance and visibility.
- Monitor Buy Box performance and investigate issues affecting product availability and competitiveness.
- Manage Amazon Transparency Program requirements and product compliance.
- Monitor low-inventory fees and implement strategies to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Investigate recurring customer complaints and coordinate corrective actions with the warehouse, including product packaging and repackaging improvements.
- Escalate stock, product quality and fulfilment issues to the relevant teams and follow through to resolution.
Supplier, Warehouse & Marketing Coordination
- Liaise with suppliers regarding purchase orders, stock availability, delivery timelines and replenishment.
- Work closely with warehouse teams to resolve inventory discrepancies, product damage and packaging concerns.
- Collaborate with marketing to coordinate promotions and ensure stock levels support planned campaigns.
- Maintain clear communication across teams to ensure smooth inventory and fulfilment operations.
Requirements
- Proven experience in inventory management and procurement.
- Hands-on experience with Amazon Seller Central or a similar e-commerce marketplace.
- Strong understanding of stock forecasting, replenishment planning and purchase order management.
- Experience liaising with suppliers, warehouses and cross-functional teams.
- Understanding of Amazon listing suppressions, Buy Box performance, inventory fees and marketplace compliance.
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate combines practical procurement and inventory management experience with a solid understanding of Amazon or e-commerce marketplace operations. They must be comfortable managing the complete replenishment cycle, resolving inventory-related issues and ensuring stock is available when needed.
Important: The primary focus of this role is inventory management, procurement and Amazon operations. Profit and loss reporting and new product feasibility analysis are not core responsibilities.