Sr. Vendor Associate, Vendor Acceleration Program

Work hard. Have fun. Make history. At Amazon it is expected no more and no less from you. Ever since Amazon opened its doors it has been an aim to become the most customer-centric company in the world. The VAP Sr. Vendor Associate is a strategic leader within Amazons Paid Services team managing complex vendor relationships and driving transformational growth initiatives. This role requires advanced expertise across all five VAP pillars and the ability to navigate challenging business situations while developing innovative solutions. The position combines deep business acumen with tactical and strategic thinking to accelerate vendor growth enhance operational excellence and influence program development across multiple categories or business groups. Youll help Amazon create the Earths greatest shopping experience a store featuring more products and brands with the most compelling content compared to any other online or offline store.

Key job responsibilities
Manage complex vendor portfolios (cross-GL large catalogs multiple brands) requiring sophisticated business strategies
Independently develop and execute comprehensive Joint Business Plans that drive significant business impact
Monitor and analyze vendor performance metrics providing regular insights and recommendations for long term growth
Lead insightful analyses to identify patterns and opportunities across vendor portfolios
Create innovative approaches to accelerate vendor growth and overcome complex business challenges
Develop strategic responses to challenging business situations (cost increases supply chain issues legal matters)
Lead high-stakes vendor negotiations and business reviews
Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across functions

About the team
Inclusive team culture

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Work Life Balance

We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional.

- Speak write and read fluently in English and have the ability to take direction in English
- 3 YOE in capacity planning operations planning business analysis or similar
- 3 YOE in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- 3 YOE driving internal cross-team collaboration
- Do you have a Bachelors degree or equivalent

- 4 years of doing one of several roles: management consulting investment banking analyst/associate or brand manager role at leading consumer packaged goods company experience
- Experience in financial analysis retail buying retail planning & allocation product/project management marketing business development consulting negotiation or supply chain
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities or experience in managing and troublshooting network
- Programming skills (SQL Python) for data analysis

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