Manager, Central Selection , WWGS (Worldwide Grocery Stores)
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
You will manage a team of professionals while partnering closely with Category Product Tech and BI teams to develop automated selection tools multi-metric ranking models and regional selection frameworks. This role requires both strong managerial presence and analytical rigor to drive measurable business impact. You will own your programs mechanisms and metrics end-to-endfrom requirements definition through launch iteration and executive reporting.
The ideal candidate combines strong business and product sense with a solid understanding of technical concepts. You can think strategically analyze data influence without authority and provide strong customer service support. You must thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High judgment analytical talent ability to influence and exceptional communication skills are essential to success in this role.
Key job responsibilities
Lead development of the strategy to define our ideal grocery selection developing the methodology and tools to be used across WWGS including the roadmap for selection strategy tools end-to-end (from problem discovery and defining requirements to working with partners for build launch and post-launch optimization)
Act as the business owner possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact our business and serve as the key stakeholder representing selection with cross-functional teams
Define track and own the KPIs and success metrics for selection decisions and tooling proactively identifying and resolving gaps in performance
Simplify and automate selection decisions by driving science and tech enhancements in partnership with Product tech teams
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and communicate program updates with internal and external stakeholders including leadership reviews
Drive automation and leverage AI tools to simplify selection planning processes and improve operational efficiencies
Lead a team of selection professionals to deliver results in an ambitious fast-paced environment working across many time zones
- 5 years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 5 years of team management experience
- 5 years of cross functional project delivery experience
- 5 years of program or project management experience
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
- Retail industry experience specifically in the space of selection strategy
- High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams
- Passionate and knowledgeable about customer behavior
- Grocery retail industry experience
- Familiarity with databases and SQL
- Experience leveraging automation and AI tools to streamline operational processes and improve efficiency
- Ability to analyze data quantitatively and use customer research data and metrics to back up assumptions and identify opportunities
- Experience creating and/or improving operational processes across teams and stakeholders with bias toward automation
- Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
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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 TX AUSTIN - 127200.00 - 172100.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 127200.00 - 172100.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 127200.00 - 172100.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 127200.00 - 172100.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
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- Inventory Control
- Store Management Experience
- Interviewing
- Management Experience
- Retail Sales
- Merchandising
- Performance Management
- Employment & Labor Law
- Cash Handling
- Retail Management
- Recruiting
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