Category Manager

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Seattle, OR - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The ideal candidate should have extensive buying experience as well as demonstrated ability to plan assortments independently think strategically analyze and interpret data spot market trends and collaborate with vendors. A detail-oriented and analytical mindset is a must along with a strong proficiency in Excel and a natural curiosity for the customer.

You will be expected to thrive in ambiguous situations take ownership of goals and work in a fast-paced environment to deliver results. Much of this work will be cross-functional working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure an optimal assortment.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who will take ownership of projects and business problems to drive successful results. You will utilize a wide range of skills and work across major functional areas such as supply chain marketing merchandising pricing and private brands to drive performance.


Key job responsibilities
Own the P&L for multiple large categories hitting top and bottom line targets
Develop category strategies detailing what changes will be made to the categories over the next year and the direction you want to take the categories over the next three years
Plan the assortment for multiple categories determining what items to put on our digital shelves
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
Plan Online features and other traffic driving initiatives in coordination with marketing

- 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
- Big box retail company Category Management experience

- 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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 - 82700.00 - 128300.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 82700.00 - 128300.00 USD annually


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The ideal candidate should have extensive buying experience as well as demonstrated ability to plan assortments independently think strategically analyze and interpret data spot market trends and collaborate with vendors. A detail-oriented and analytical mindset is a must along with a strong profici...
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