Amazon Flat File Specialist - Remote Work Anywhere — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is fully remote and explicitly states "work from anywhere," making it accessible to digital nomads. However, there is a firm constraint: you must be available 9–5 East Coast Time (UTC-5/UTC-4), which is not async-friendly. This is a standard 40-hour workweek with fixed hours.
Timezone math for nomads:
- Southeast Asia (Philippines, Thailand, Bali): ET 9am = 9–10pm local time. This is a late-shift schedule, which may suit night owls but is challenging for social life and coworking hours.
- Lisbon, Portugal: ET 9am = 2–3pm local — a reasonable afternoon start, good overlap.
- Medellín, Colombia: ET = same timezone (Colombia is UTC-5), making this a seamless fit.
Salary context: At $8–$12/hour (~$1,280–$1,920/month full-time), this is livable in Southeast Asia (e.g., Chiang Mai or Manila at $800–$1,200/month cost of living) but tight in Lisbon (~$2,000+/month) or any Western European destination. Medellín ($900–$1,400/month) is a comfortable fit.
No travel-specific perks (equipment stipend, coworking allowance) are mentioned. The role is hinted to target Philippines-based talent. Visa consideration: Most nomad visas require a minimum income of ~$2,000/month — this role may fall below that threshold for EU or LatAm nomad visas.
Role: Amazon Flat File / Master File Specialist
Location: Remote
Schedule: East Coast Time Zone (9–5 Full-Time)
Salary Range: $8–$12 per hour (based on experience)
We are seeking a detail-oriented Amazon Flat File / Master File Specialist to support catalog management and listing integrity across a 3,000+ ASIN portfolio.
This role is focused on flat file creation, parent-child variation management, and Seller Central casework. The ideal candidate is execution-focused, highly detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-moving Amazon environment where listings require constant monitoring and correction.
Accuracy, speed, and strong technical understanding of Amazon's catalog structure are critical for success in this role.
Flat File Creation & Management:
- Full flat file creation from scratch
- Master file maintenance and updates
- Variation theme configuration (size, color, style)
- Bulk uploads via Seller Central
Parent-Child Variation Management:
- Build and maintain parent-child relationships
- Troubleshoot orphaned child ASINs
- Resolve broken variation families
- Maintain clean SKU hierarchy
Seller Central Casework:
- Create and manage Seller Support cases
- Resolve listing suppressions and stranded issues
- Troubleshoot upload errors and feed processing reports
- Escalate catalog conflicts when necessary
Catalog Monitoring & Maintenance:
- Monitor listing health across 3,000+ ASINs
- Identify and correct structural catalog issues
- Support parent ASIN tracking initiatives
- Maintain accurate backend listing data
Requirements
Must-Haves (Non-Negotiable)
- Hands-on experience with Amazon Seller Central (minimum 2 years)
- Strong experience creating and troubleshooting flat files
- Experience managing parent-child variation structures
- Experience handling Amazon casework
- Ability to read and resolve flat file upload errors
- Ability to work East Coast hours
- Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with Amazon Brand Registry
- Experience managing high-variation apparel or footwear catalogs
- Experience supporting 3,000+ ASIN portfolios
- Familiarity with inventory forecasting or parent ASIN tracking systems
- Experience using Asana or similar task management tools
- Prior experience working with US-based Amazon sellers
- Leadership or training experience
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Highly detail-oriented and technically precise
- Comfortable troubleshooting Amazon catalog issues daily
- Execution-focused with minimal supervision required
- Proactive in identifying listing structure problems
- Organized and process-driven
- Comfortable working in a high-volume Amazon environment
Benefits
- Remote Work: Work from anywhere—our team is global, and we value work-life balance.
- Growth Opportunities: As a key player, you'll have the chance to shape your role and grow with us.
- Innovative Culture: Join a team that is passionate about leveraging data to solve challenges and drive success in a rapidly evolving market.
As part of our recruitment process, all candidates are kindly asked to read, understand, and agree to Lago's Confidentiality and Non-Circumvention Agreement. This ensures a respectful and professional experience for everyone involved.
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