Sr. Vendor Manager, US Apparel
Seattle, OR - USA
Job Summary
Key job responsibilities
A successful SVM will be able to:
Act as the business owner for assigned categories possessing a complete understanding (inclusive of the strategic context) of internal and external variables that impact your business (this entails owning forecasting monitoring understanding and reporting on the business along with responsibility for driving projects and promotions to achieve business objectives).
Have a thorough understanding of the industry seasonality and business trends/events and continually monitor competitor/industry developments.
Maximize Amazons business profitability and selection expansion opportunities.
Have a complete understanding of the customer needs both existing and potential and use that knowledge to advocate for and drive delivery of site features that provide Amazon customers with an unparalleled shopping experience.
Manage vendor relationships - manage supplier/partner contracts manage day-to-day relationships and negotiate and secure marketing funds.
Create business plans for new opportunities and develop and execute project plans for the launch of new features incorporating merchandising and pricing strategies.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate with internal and external stakeholders while meeting tight deadlines.
Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets.
- 5 years of account management project or program management or buying experience
- Bachelors degree
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience with business analysis and P&L management
- Experience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams
- MBA
- Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices
- Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products workflows or customer experiences
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Seattle - 121200.00 - 163900.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Manager
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