Amazon Cuts Additional Selling Partner Services Roles after 57,000 Corporate Layoffs
Amazon eliminated a small number of roles in its Selling Partner Services division, continuing workforce reductions after about 30,000 cuts in October 2025 and January 2026 and more than 57,000 roles removed since late 2022. CEO Andy Jassy’s efficiency push uses AI automation to trim headcount.
1. Job Cuts in Selling Partner Services
Amazon has made further job cuts within its Selling Partner Services division, impacting a small number of staff responsible for supporting third-party merchants with onboarding, logistics and account management.
2. Cumulative Workforce Reductions
These cuts add to the company's previous removals of approximately 30,000 corporate roles in October 2025 and January 2026, contributing to over 57,000 positions eliminated since late 2022 as part of broader cost-cutting measures.
3. AI-Driven Cost Discipline
CEO Andy Jassy is driving an efficiency program that increases investment in AI-driven automation across retail, customer service, advertising and logistics, with the goal of streamlining operations and potentially reducing headcount further.