Job Description
Operations Manager – Amazon USA Private Label
We are seeking a highly skilled Operations Manager to lead our Amazon USA private label business. This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role that combines strategic leadership with daily operational execution. You will both manage and actively participate in core operational activities — overseeing the Supply Chain Manager, handling Amazon account health, and ensuring smooth coordination across logistics, purchasing, and marketplace operations.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, is extremely detail-oriented, and enjoys mentoring a small team while staying hands-on in operations.
This role is 50% individual contributor and 50% manager.
Highlights ●Full-time 40 hours per week
●Competitive salary based on experience.
● Performance-based incentives/bonuses.
●Professional growth opportunities in e-commerce
●Remote position
●Health insurance stipend
●Paid vacation
90 Day Objectives ●Master day-to-day supply chain and operations: Fully understand all processes from China supplier production to 3PL and Amazon FBA, including logistics, inventory management, and issue resolution.
●Learn and master Amazon Seller Central: Understand workflows for order management, account health, and compliance, while building the skills to independently identify and resolve policy, IP issues (if any), or operational issues.
●Understand and apply seasonal forecasting: Learn existing forecasting models, analyze historical sales data, and consider seasonal factors to ensure accurate demand planning.
●Submit actionable demand forecasts: Produce reliable demand forecasts that aligned with seasonal trends and operational constraints.
Key Performance Indicators
●Healthy Inventory Levels - Target 60-90 days inventory available at 3PL warehouse for each SKU
●Less than 8 SKUs overstocked beyond forecast period (typically 6 months)
●Less than 4 SKUs overstocked at Amazon FBA (greater than 75 days inventory)
●Less than 2 SKUs understocked at Amazon FBA (less than 21 days inventory)
●Amazon Inventory Performance Index (IPI) - Greater than 465
Key Responsibilities Operations & Supply Chain
●Oversee the Supply Chain Manager and ensure end-to-end supply chain operations run smoothly, from supplier production in China to 3PL warehouses in the USA, and final delivery to Amazon fulfillment centers.
●Actively support the team during critical operational periods — stepping in to execute and problem-solve logistics, customs clearance, or inbound delays.
●Provide guidance and make strategic decisions on inbound logistics, customs clearance, and domestic transport.
●Maintain visibility on inventory levels and work with the Supply Chain Manager to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
●Bring hands-on experience in supply chain management, including creating and managing seasonal and monthly forecasting models, with proven ability to make accurate forecasts that guide purchasing and replenishment.
Amazon Marketplace Operations ●Oversee the Supply Chain Manager to ensure order management and supervise Administrative Assistant in handling customer service and timely resolution of account-related issues.
●Manage Amazon account health, including policy violations, IP complaints, and other compliance issues, resolving them independently and efficiently.
●Hands-on expertise in Amazon Seller Central — directly executing operational tasks when needed.
●Coordinate with internal teams to ensure the PPC team can adjust advertising strategies based on inventory levels.
●Monitor product listings, rankings, and competitor activity to maintain competitiveness.
Vendor & Purchasing Management
●Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders, and 3PL providers.
●Evaluate vendor performance and ensure high-quality standards and on-time deliveries.
●Oversee purchasing activities, ensuring cost-efficiency while maintaining product quality.
●Step in to negotiate or manage critical supplier issues when escalation is required.
Leadership & Team Management ●Manage and mentor a small team of 2–3 operations staff.
●Establish clear processes, KPIs, and accountability for the team.
●Promote a continuous improvement culture, driving efficiency gains of “1% better every day.”
●Lead by example — working alongside the team in daily operations, modeling problem-solving, and maintaining high execution standards. Balance strategic direction with direct, hands-on involvement to ensure flawless execution.
Job Tags
Full time, Seasonal work, Remote work