Amazon FBA Operations Manager (Remote)
Page One Brands
Cape Town, Western Cape
Logistics and supply-chain roles coordinate the movement of goods across SA, a sector expanding fast with e-commerce.
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, logistics roles in South Africa typically pay R12 000 to R35 000 a month (indicative).
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. Reports to COO.
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.
- This role may also involve ad-hoc projects and other analysis or operational tasks
beyond those listed, as required to support the evolving priorities of the business.
Qualifications (Must-Have)
- 3+ years of hand-on experience in operations, supply chain, or logistics in an
Amazon environment.
- Extremely detail-oriented, process-driven, and highly organized, with a focus on
continuous improvement.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with partial overlap to the
U.S. East Coast time zone.
- Strong knowledge of Amazon FBA logistics, 3PL operations, and international
shipments (China to USA), including customs and freight forwarding.
- Proven track record in forecasting, inventory planning, and demand analysis to
support seasonal and replenishment cycles.
- Hands-on experience managing Amazon account health, including policy violations,
IP complaints, and compliance issues.
- Solid understanding of how PPC advertising and marketing performance impact
inventory and operations.
- Fluent in English (required); strong communication and analytical skills.
Nice to Have
- Ability to speak Mandarin to communicate effectively with Chinese suppliers.
- Experience launching new products on Amazon.
- Familiarity with forecasting tools or third-party Amazon software (e.g., Helium 10,
SoStocked).
- Familiarity with Project Management tool (Clickup, Asana)
- Prior experience in managing small teams in eCommerce.
- Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel for analysis and reporting.
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