Amazon – Product Sourcing, Supply Chain & Inventory Manager with Alibaba Expertise

Hi, I am Emma from Zen Mind Online company 🙂

• We are in search of a proactive and strategic Amazon Product Sourcing, Supply Chain & Inventory Manager who will play a pivotal role in supplier sourcing and Inventory management.

• In-depth experience with Amazon USA is mandatory.
• This job starts with a PART TIME position , but if we are a match, you will be hired full-time.
• Do Not Apply if you have less than 3 years’ experience on AMAZON, please (!)

What will you do?

1. Supplier Sourcing & Management:

• Expertly navigate and source products from Alibaba, ensuring selections align with the brand aesthetics and quality
standards of Amazon USA.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with top Alibaba suppliers, prioritizing those with Trade Assurance and Verified
Supplier statuses.
• Negotiate product pricing, MOQs (Minimum Order Quantities), terms, and conditions to secure the best deals without
compromising quality.
• Validate supplier credentials and perform quality assurance checks to mitigate risks of counterfeits or sub-par products.
• Other suppliers’ research, different than Ali Baba (like: labels suppliers, packaging etc)

2. Supply Chain Management for Amazon USA

• Coordinate the entire product journey from Alibaba suppliers to Amazon FBA centers, ensuring seamless logistics.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels within Amazon’s Seller Central, taking steps to prevent stockouts or overstock
situations.
• Engage with freight forwarders familiar with the Alibaba-Amazon shipment route; handle customs documentation to ensure
compliance with US regulations.
• Proactively address and resolve any supply chain disruptions or delays, keeping the brand’s Amazon USA ratings and reputation intact.

3. Order Management:

• Strategically place and track bulk orders on Alibaba, aligning with sales forecasts on Amazon USA.
• Address any product defects or issues directly with Alibaba suppliers, arranging returns or replacements as necessary.
• Ensure timely restocking of best-sellers and introduce new products in line with the brand’s expansion plans.

4. Collaboration and Strategy Development:

• Work closely with the brand’s Amazon USA management team to align sourcing strategies with sales, marketing, and
expansion objectives.
• Provide insights on Alibaba market trends, innovative products, and supplier best practices to drive the brand forward.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in product sourcing from Alibaba, with a proven track record of successful product
launches on Amazon USA.
• In-depth knowledge of Amazon FBA operations and inventory management.
• Strong negotiation skills, particularly in the context of Alibaba supplier interactions.
• Mastery over international shipping logistics, especially from China to the USA.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and spoken; knowledge of Mandarin is a plus but not mandatory.
• Analytical and forward-thinking, with the ability to forecast and plan for the brand’s growth on Amazon USA.

Skills:
• Researcher mindset
• Conscientiousness
• Reliable
• Efficient in your time worked ratio
• Team Player

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