Operations Manager – Amazon USA Private Label

**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 su…