
FBA Operations & Inventory Flow Manager
20four7VA
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Maintain optimal stock availability and ensure smooth inventory movement between bulk storage warehouses and Amazon Fulfillment Centers.
- Conduct weekly forecasting using burn-rate analysis (sales velocity vs. Days of Supply).
- Determine precise replenishment quantities to maintain 4–6 weeks of inventory coverage.
- Monitor inbound shipments, active inventory, velocity trends, and seasonal fluctuations.
- Create and manage all “Send to Amazon” workflows inside Seller Central.
- Generate accurate shipping plans and FBA labels.
- Issue clear Work Orders to 3PL partners for picking, prepping, labeling, and dispatching units.
- Track 3PL work completions and ensure timely movement of stock into FBA.
- Monitor Inventory Performance Index (IPI) and take action to maintain healthy inventory levels.
- Prevent overstocking (avoiding LTS fees) and understocking (avoiding stock-outs).
- Analyze excess, aging, and stranded inventory and recommend corrective actions.
- Open Amazon cases for missing units, inbound receiving discrepancies, or miscounts.
- Submit proof of delivery and documentation for reimbursements.
- Track case outcomes and ensure full resolution.
- Direct stock distribution across multiple warehouses or regions (e.g., East Coast vs. West Coast).
- Reduce FBA inbound costs and transit times by optimizing warehouse routing.
Requirements
- 3–5 years direct experience managing FBA inventory operations, replenishment, and 3PL coordination for Amazon sellers (required).
- Proficiency with Amazon Seller Central (Shipments, Inventory Health, FBA dashboards).
- Experience with 3PL portals and warehouse management communication workflows.
- Strong analytical skills — able to calculate Days of Cover, burn rates, and forecasting models in Excel/Sheets.
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and process-driven approach.
- Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Flexible, Monday-Friday
- Afternoons, candidate local time (3-6 PM for example)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
inventory managementforecastingburn-rate analysisreplenishmentshipping plansFBA labelsinventory performance indexdata analysisExcelwarehouse routing
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunicationattention to detailprocess-drivenindependent workproactive approach