Interested in working on an innovative and highimpact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery Amazon is looking for a customer obsessed analytical and innovative individual to join Amazon Fresh Grocery as a Vendor Manager. This role will own the P&L for some of the largest categories and vendors in Produce. You will utilize a wide range of skills and work across major functional areas such as inventory management marketing merchandising pricing operations and finance to drive the performance of strategic categories and vendor partners.
The ideal candidate should have extensive buying experience as well as demonstrated ability to operate independently think strategically analyze data conduct business reviews lead winning negotiations and provide strong customer service support. A detailoriented and analytical mindset is a must along with a strong proficiency in Excel and a natural curiosity to solve complex problems. This role requires you to be external facing representing Amazon to vendors as you optimize category growth and drive negotiations.
You will be expected to thrive in ambiguous situations take ownership of goals and work in a fastpaced environment to deliver results. Much of this work will be crossfunctional working with internal and external stakeholders. As a result a collaborative attitude great communication skills and a keen sense of initiative are critical to success. The ideal candidate is a selfstarter who will take ownership of projects and business problems to drive successful results.
Key job responsibilities Own the P&L for multiple large categories and vendors hitting top and bottom line targets Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets by executing annual and ongoing vendor negotiations. Develop strategic relationships with new and existing suppliers to ensure early insight into new trends and products; early and exclusive access to new items; merchandising and promotions and competitive costs. Drive winning negotiations and represent Amazon when meeting with vendor senior leadership Coordinate across crossfunctional teams including Marketing InStock and Merchandising to drive superior category & vendor results Continuously audit to improve the customer experience and business performance
3 years of with Excel experience 5 years of retail operations product or program management or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience Bachelors degree or 3 years of professional or military experience Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership
Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements Experience in vendor negotiations pricing and promotion inventory management and product development
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