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Posted date: Oct 23, 2024
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Location: Seattle, WA
Estimated salary: $147,000
Range: $109,000 - $185,000
Description
Amazon is looking for a team-oriented, highly analytical and passionate business leader to join the Fashion and Fitness team. The Senior Vendor Manager will be responsible for developing and managing a dynamic business in our Outdoors GL, working in the Outdoor Equipment category. This role is responsible for vendor relationship management and negotiations, driving sales/marketing/promotions, implementing operational performance improvements and creating a world class customer experience.The candidate will own their portfolio/category from start to finish and will be responsible for meeting the following targets: revenue and margin growth, selection count, in-stock rate, inventory turnover and aging as well as leading process/efficiency improvement targets.
In addition, this position is expected to provide leadership across categories - driving systems, process, and customer experience improvements that will benefit all customers at amazon.com. This will include heavy focus on improving customer experiences for e-mobility product deliveries, replacement parts, and returns.
The successful Senior Vendor Manager must 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 Amazon’s 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
Qualifications
- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with business analysis and P&L management
- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience with Excel
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
Extended Qualifications
- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teamsAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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