Inventory Manager

Inventory Manager - Grocery Supply Chain Job Snapshot
Role: Inventory Manager
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Retail
Function: Inventory Management
Experience: 5 years
Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview
Amazon is hiring an Inventory Manager in Dubai, UAE to support the MENA A-Now business and help build and scale a new grocery category.

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Inventory Management
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Job Responsibilities

• Inventory Management - Lead daily monitoring of inventory health metrics and inventory accuracy.
• Develop strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce excess and aged inventory.
• Implement and maintain effective inventory control processes.
• Monitor inventory shrinkage and damage rates.
• Support the development and execution of buying and sourcing strategy for the new category.
• Data Analysis and Forecasting - Analyze historical data to predict future inventory requirements.
• Create demand forecasts and recommend appropriate order quantities.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators.
• Identify inventory trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Use data and business metrics to continuously improve inventory performance.
• Cross-functional Leadership - Partner with operations, transportation, procurement, and other relevant teams.
• Build alignment between planning and execution teams.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders and leadership to support strategic direction.
• Escalate and resolve inventory-related issues across networks.
• Lead projects designed to improve in-stock performance.
• Build effective working relationships across complex business, technology, and operations processes involving Amazon and its partners.
• Process Improvement - Develop and implement standard operating procedures.
• Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies and operational issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and coach team members on inventory management best practices.
• Support scalable processes suitable for a fast-moving and developing business.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in supply chain, inventory management, or project management.
• 5 years of experience using Excel.
• Bachelor 's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, data science, business analytics, economics, finance, engineering, or computer science.
• Experience working with complex data sets.
• Strong analytical capability and sound judgment.
• Good document writing skills and concise communication.
• Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial environment with ambiguity and competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of statistical inventory control principles.
• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma.
• Experience with SQL.

Role Environment

The position supports a high-impact grocery initiative within Amazon's MENA A-Now team. Success requires ownership of inventory performance while connecting planning, procurement, operations, transportation, and analytical work. The role also involves helping shape a new category, establishing effective operating processes, and translating inventory and demand data into practical business decisions.

About the Company

The position is associated with Q Tech General Trading LLC and supports Amazon's MENA A-Now business.