Inventory Planner, Perishables

Join us in transforming Meat & Seafood inventory operations as we build new capabilities for sustainable growth and operational excellence. This role supports daily inventory planning execution for the Meat and Seafood categories working directly with the Inventory Planning Manager to ensure accurate timely and consistent operational output. You will execute transactional inventory tasks maintain reporting systems monitor inventory positions and flag issues for resolution serving as the operational backbone that keeps daily planning running smoothly. This is a build-from-the-ground-up environment. You will help document and standardize processes as they are created and your attention to detail and consistency will be critical as the team establishes repeatable planning capabilities.

Key job responsibilities
Daily Inventory Operations & Execution
- Execute daily replenishment transactions purchase order management and inventory allocation tasks
- Enter data into ordering systems and route purchase orders to appropriate distribution partners and vendors
- Monitor inventory positions across distribution nodes; identify and escalate out-of-stock risks overstock situations and spoilage exposure
- Support inventory planning for promotional events seasonal peaks and new product launches by preparing data tracking quantities and coordinating logistics details
- Execute cycle count reconciliation and investigate inventory discrepancies
- Support coordination with third-party distributors on day-to-day operational needs; track open issues follow through on resolutions and escalate unresolved problems

Reporting & Analytics Support
- Build maintain and distribute daily/weekly inventory performance reports
- Create and update dashboards and tracking tools that provide visibility into category inventory health
- Pull and organize data for ad-hoc analyses requested by the Inventory Planning Manager or leadership
- Maintain data accuracy and integrity across reporting systems; identify and correct data quality issues

Process Documentation & Improvement Support
- Document reporting methodologies and maintain a library of standard report templates
- Identify recurring data errors manual bottlenecks or process inconsistencies and recommend fixes
- Support implementation of new tracking and reporting systems by testing validating data and providing user feedback
- Maintain organized records of vendor communications PO history and inventory decisions for audit and reference


- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Operations or related field
- 2 years of experience in inventory planning supply chain operations retail operations or logistics
- Excel proficiency including pivot tables XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH data cleaning and basic automation
- Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to maintain data accuracy across multiple systems
- Ability to manage multiple transactional tasks simultaneously with consistent follow-through

- Experience with perishables fresh food or time-sensitive inventory operations (shelf-life tracking spoilage monitoring)
- Basic SQL skills for data extraction and BI reporting

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at TX AUSTIN - 49200.00 - 86100.00 USD annually