Buying, Planning, & Instock Management

About Amazon Music Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams to artist merch, Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music in shuffle mode, and top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership; customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited, on-demand access to 100 million songs, including millions in HD, Ultra HD, and spatial audio; and anyone can listen for free by downloading the Amazon Music app or via Alexa-enabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans, artists, and creators on a global scale.Amazon Music is hiring a Sr Brand Manager to join our Artist Merchandise team. The Amazon Music Merchandise team is responsible for building a destination of official music merchandise and connecting fans and artists through merch. This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day brand development of our strategic artist partners, delivering full-service coordination across creative services, apparel and accessory production, ecommerce and pop-up/events. This includes day to day management of event collection launches that are in line with the brand vision, drive revenue to the bottom line, and build great artist partnerships. The successful candidate should have experience pitching and managing artist and artist teams, developing business plans for artist retail merchandise collections, focus on revenue margin and driving significant top and bottom-line results, and managing multiple responsibilities, within an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of with Excel experience- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience- Experience using data to influence business decisions- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration ...

Have a passion for driving change and innovation? Do you want to be a part of an area in Amazon focused on driving growth initiatives? Excited about a fast-paced environment where you get to define multi-year strategies, manage strategic relationships and negotiations, build new initiatives from the ground up, and ensure we're delivering against our strategy for a multi-billion dollar business?Amazon is looking for a Senior Vendor Manager who will have full P&L responsibility of the business category. The Senior Vendor Manager is constantly innovating on behalf of customers, and you will own the partnerships that get us to the right experience for our customers. You will shape the business trajectory using analytical horsepower, excellent business judgment, strong vendor management and negotiation skills, and standout complex problem-solving skills. You will work with vendors of all sizes and must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent Amazon at all levels of the organization. The right candidates will be flexible, action and results oriented, have strong ownership mindset, and be comfortable working in ambiguity.You will shape the business to deliver the best experience for our customers. You will work closely with both internal and external partnerships to execute the strategy you develop. You will coordinate with tech teams, supply chain teams, marketing teams, and other business stakeholders across the company to bring your vision to fruition. You will monitor and react to customer needs and feedback.Candidates should have strong analytical abilities, comfort with ambiguity, a trust-but-verify mindset, high business judgment, strong influencing skills, a self-starter mindset, and a keen customer focus. This role requires skills at breaking down complex, high-level ideas into executable phases and juggling multiple competing projects and priorities. The ability to influence cross-functionally and across the organization, at all levels, will be absolutely critical to the success in this role.Key job responsibilities- Creates long-term category strategies that drive topline growth- Partner closely with operations, supply chain, marketing, advertising, finance, and product management to drive the business- Develops and implements action plans based on deep-dive analysis of input metrics- Drives customer and business opportunities to deliver long-term strategy for multiple sub-categories- Owns the relationship with strategic vendors, including negotiations to deliver top- and bottom-line category growth- Owns the Retail P&L for multiple categories; develops plans that drive revenue and margin improvement for the business- Dives deep into inputs and understands the downstream impact of changes to pricing, selection, and convenience for multiple categories- Identifies areas that need vendor attention and directs team to address issues; acts as escalation point, helping team and vendor(s) resolve conflictsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's 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 ...

Amazon Canada is seeking an experienced business leader to join our Hardlines category team as a Senior Vendor Manager. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing the P&L and setting the strategic direction for a large, diverse business within the Hardlines category. You'll work with strategic vendors to drive business growth, analyze data to identify key brands, build long-term relationships, resolve operational and business issues, and lead negotiations on Amazon's behalf. The ideal candidate has a track record of driving significant top and bottom line results, builds strong relationships, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple responsibilities.As Senior Vendor Manager, you must possess strong analytical acumen and be comfortable drawing data-driven conclusions. We're looking for someone with deep curiosity about how things work and a passion for creating a world-class shopping experience for our customers. You should stay current on industry and competitive trends, executing both tactical and strategic initiatives to drive selection, sales, and margin growth while improving customer experience.The successful candidate will demonstrate strong business judgment, a history of successful negotiations, and the ability to manage a full P&L, including planning, forecasting, and driving online business growth. You'll need excellent project management and organizational skills to handle various vendors and strategic programs within the category. As an effective leader and communicator, you'll work with Amazon.ca partners, vendors, and internal teams such as inventory management, site merchandising, marketing, finance, operations, and software development to deliver innovation and enhance customer experience. Your leadership presence and communication skills should enable you to represent Amazon at all executive levels of vendor organizations.Key job responsibilities• Define a customer-centric vision and business strategy for the category, establishing clear North Star metric(s) and KPIs to measure customer impact and business results.• Manage the category P&L with a long-term perspective, developing data-driven plans to sustainably improve revenue and margins while balancing short-term and long-term trade-offs.• Cultivate strategic vendor relationships through transparent negotiations and collaborative growth initiatives.• Continuously innovate to enhance the customer experience, driving broad adoption by simplifying processes and removing friction points.• Develop and implement clear, analytical frameworks for day-to-day decision-making, seeking diverse perspectives to challenge assumptions and improve outcomes.• Lead project execution with a bias for action, creating detailed project plans and holding teams accountable for high-quality, timely deliverables.• Drive cross-functional commitments from Marketing, Engineering, and Category Management teams, fostering open dialogue and aligning on shared goals.• Conduct thorough analysis of key inputs and their downstream effects on pricing, selection, and convenience across subcategories, using data to inform strategic decisions and identify areas for improvement.A day in the lifeAs a Senior Vendor Manager, your typical day involves:• Cultivating vendor relationships to drive long-term business growth• Negotiating contracts and developing Joint Business Plans with vendors• Analyzing category metrics to prepare for weekly business reviews• Collaborating with vendors and internal teams to expand product selection• Finalizing promotional plans for upcoming events• Working with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new product features• Identifying and executing strategies to improve sales and margins• Creating and refining customer experiences to maintain best-in-class standardsThis role requires you to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day operations, always keeping the customer and business results at the forefront of your decisions.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience using data to influence business decisions- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration- Experience with business analysis and P&L management- Experience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders ...

Shopbop is looking for an innovative, results-driven Merchandise Planner with an entrepreneurial spirit to drive high revenue growth. The Merchandise Planner will partner with the buying team to develop category strategy and execute against strategic plans to achieve financial targets. He/she will work to plan, analyze, and continually improve inventory strategy and profitability of the business . The successful candidate must be able to move beyond applying standard templates for solving problems, and support the team with creative, innovative ideas that are translated into actionable insights for the business. Core Responsibilities: - Partner with buyer to design seasonal and annual strategies by category and vendor. - Build financial plans in accordance with merchandise strategies to maximize profitability. - Drive decision making in season to achieve financial and strategic targets. - Manage inventory health, open-to-buy, item-level forecasting, and assortment planning. - Optimize sales and inventory productivity through analysis and plans that drive high impact decision making. - Forecast financials and related operational metrics. - Manage reporting, driving a high standard for analytical excellence. - Develop price reduction and exit recommendations with buying team. Other Responsibilities: - Plan and forecast reconciliation across type and category. - Envision the future and facilitate building it. - Train and develop team members.About the teamHere at Shopbop, we are inspired to never stop embracing our uniqueness for both our employees and our customers. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience ...

The PC team at Amazon is looking for an entrepreneurial Vendor Manager to own the P&L and relationships with key vendors in the PC category. This role involves utilizing diverse skills and collaborating across major functions like inventory management, marketing, merchandising, pricing, operations, and finance to enhance the performance of vendor partners in the PC Category.As a Vendor Manager, you will be accountable for business results across the vendors and categories. Your direct responsibility will be to manage performance of the product portfolio including developing vendor relationships, negotiating terms and contracts, expanding product selection, setting prices and inventory forecasts, developing marketing programs, driving sales and margin improvements, and creating a best-in-class customer experiences.The successful candidate will be able to take their skill-set across multiple facets of retail to drive a successful business. They will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business, innovate and overcome hurdles, and achieve profitable long-term growth. They will also have strong verbal and written communication skills and work effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Key job responsibilities Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets by executing annual and ongoing vendor negotiations.• Have a thorough understanding of the industry, business trends, events, and continually monitor both industry and competitor developments.• Maximize Amazon’s business and financial profitability through selection optimization and expansion opportunities.• Have an understanding of customer needs and use that knowledge to advocate for, and drive delivery of, improvements that provide Amazon customers with an unparalleled shopping experience.• Build vendor/brand relationships - be the primary point of contact for vendor selection on-boarding, escalations, and negotiations.• Coordinate across cross-functional teams and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, all while meeting tight deadlines.• Have a complete understanding (inclusive of the strategic context) of internal and external variables that impact your business. This includes owning forecasting, analyzing, understanding, and reporting on the business.About the teamThe PC category is one of the largest and most impactful businesses within Retail at Amazon. We are a fast-paced and exciting category with a high-performing team that seeks to build strong customer-focused businesses. We promote a collaborative, solutions-oriented and inclusive culture. We prioritize the growth and development of our team members and strive to work hard, have fun, and make history.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience using Excel and other business analytic tools ...

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Amazon Web Services is seeking individuals to fill Data Center Logistics Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in procurement and / or supply chain operations. NOTE: Lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for this position. Key job responsibilities- The Logistics Specialist reviews Data Center inventory, in-bound shipments, and ongoing demand to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained in the all locations to support build and repair activities. Working with peers and management, they create plans to optimize the flow of parts through their lifecycle; tracking inventory location, movement, age, and turns. They work closely with Data Center Operations Technicians and Data Center Engineers to fulfill parts quickly and accurately. - They work with Procurement and Hardware Engineering to purchase new parts and interface directly with vendors to process RMAs and receive replacements. Regular and ongoing communications with vendors to resolve issues and help them understand our business requirements necessitates a high level communicator.- They are responsible for accurate data entry and resolving questions from peer organizations. Additionally, the Logistics Specialist will ensure that all billing associated with the Inventory supply chain is accurate, validated and ready for processing. They will work with AP to reconcile invoice discrepancies. An understanding of general business accounting and finance is strongly desired.- Responsibilities can include manual tasks, such as assembling, addressing, stamping and arranging for the shipment of merchandise and materials. - They may also assist in daily scheduling of deliveries and pick-ups to and from production locations. In handling incoming shipments, you may be required to unpack boxes and verify contents. - The Logistic Specialist will be required to keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of company.- Logistics Specialists are expected to understand all aspects of production, adhere to strict safety standards, maintain very high quality, and be willing and able to work on powered equipment such as a forklift.- Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts- Must be able to lift loads of up to 49 pounds and carry them for short distances- May participate in group lifts of 50 pounds or more.- Push or pull heavy objects into position- Work in a noisy environment- Commitment to a culture of safety- Physical demands are expected with reasonable accommodationsAbout the teamWhy AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of logistics experience- 1+ years of material forecasting experience- 1+ year of experience in shipping & receiving, inventory and warehousing practices. ...

The Amazon.com Health and Personal Care team is seeking a proven leader with experience in strategy, negotiation, team development, and execution to lead the Nutrition and Wellness business. As the Manager of the Nutrition and Wellness category, you will own the P&L and will be responsible for developing a high performing team of Vendor Managers who report into you. You will develop and execute strategies to drive profitable growth, build strong partnerships with leading brands, and lead initiatives to improve the customer experience. We are looking for a thought leader who will drive us towards realizing our vision of being the most trusted, accessible, and affordable health and wellness destination, supporting and empowering every customer at every stage of their health journey. The Nutrition and Wellness business combines both scale and growth as one of the largest categories on Amazon.com. It is highly dynamic, driven by evolving consumer preferences on how to become healthier, combined with brand and retailer innovations on how to meet those needs. The leader of this business will work regularly with senior management including C-level executives from numerous Vendors, partners, and internal teams. To deliver results, the Manager of Vendor Management (MVM), will develop a team that is responsible for owning Vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and pricing, expanding product selection, and influencing partner teams (e.g. tech, finance, marketing, supply chain, advertising, compliance, etc.) to build and deliver on operating plans. Strong oral and written communication skills, adept problem-solving, possessing quantitative and financial acumen, ability to manage competing priorities, and flexing strategic, analytical, creative, and pragmatic thinking are keys to success. The right candidate will be able to discern when to move quickly and when to dive deep, how to make high-judgment decisions when goals come into tension, and how to deliver long-term, scalable results by focusing on creating customer value that unlocks profitable growth. The MVM will be focused on building operating plans that accelerate customer acquisition, drive re-order through programs like Subscribe and Save, and guide customers in their health journey through better health education and specialized experiences.As a leader on the Health & Personal Care category team, you will establish long-range strategic plans for your business, influence the broader US Consumables Retail strategy, and connect this back to Amazon S-Team objectives. You will possess direct knowledge of all retail functions within the business and be capable of acting as a proxy for Health & Personal Care leadership in high-level meetings. This role will be reporting to the Head of Vendor Management for Health & Wellness, Ryan Thompson. Key job responsibilities• Managing a full P&L, including planning, forecasting and driving growth for the category, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business.• Execute a strategic business development plan while working with key internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, marketing legal, tech).• Develop and lead a team of Sr. Vendor Managers.• Lead day-to-day operational aspects of the business, including gathering and addressing customer and vendor feedback, price management, and business improvement initiatives.• Setting goals and strategic direction for the business, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and vision.• Representing Amazon when meeting with senior executive teams from top vendors and building long term strategic relationships.• Generating and implementing big ideas to drive business improvements, innovation, and scale within the category and across the Retail business.• Leading cross functional collaboration on necessary systems and processes to support business needs, including retail systems, marketing, supply chain, advertising, merchandising, product, and tech.• Innovating and implementing new customer and vendor programs.If you are ready to build businesses, break records, and create a lasting impact for customers and your team, this is the role for you.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of team management experience- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience with vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion or inventory management- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration- Experience using data to influence business decisions- Experience working cross functionally across finance, marketing or supply chain ...

Shopbop.com is seeking an Associate Buyer to manage a category for the buying team, including ownership of inventory management, reporting and day to day operations. The successful candidate will have a keen sense of fashion and trends, be self-starting, flexible, highly organized, results-oriented, and reliable. They will have excellent analytical skills and have strong computer skills. They must have the proven ability to work well under pressure in a demanding environment where teamwork is key. They will also be career-oriented with a strong desire to take on increasing levels of responsibility. Key job responsibilities• Manage vendors independently with support from the buyer • Provide administrative and operational support including assortment planning, purchase order management, open to buys, and vendor profitability • Create and analyze selling reports, execute reorders and assess potential liabilities with high level of accuracy • Drive in season buying strategy, including product selection and key item development • Maintain vendor relationships by responding quickly and accurately to questions, and independently negotiating terms, RTV/swaps, additional discounts, and COOP • Monitor site daily to ensure products are properly represented • Enter, manage and organize all Purchase Orders• Process reorders, receiving issues, RTV’s• Generate multiple reports for the buying team• Maintain vendor relationships and terms by responding quickly and accurately to both internal (company) and external (vendor) questions and requests for information. Research problems.• Assist in identifying process inefficiencies and making recommendations for process improvements in a timely manner.• Assist in other miscellaneous processes and procedures.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree- 3+ years in similar industry-specific environment. Specific category experience not required, but some experience in category management is needed.- Highly proficient in all computer skills including MS excel. ...

Have a passion for driving change and innovation? Do you want to be a part of an area in Amazon focused on driving growth initiatives? Excited about a fast-paced environment where you get to define multi-year strategies, manage strategic relationships and negotiations, build new initiatives from the ground up, and ensure we're delivering against our strategy for a multi-billion dollar business?Amazon is looking for a Senior Vendor Manager who will have full P&L responsibility of the business category. The Senior Vendor Manager is constantly innovating on behalf of customers, and you will own the partnerships that get us to the right experience for our customers. You will shape the business trajectory using analytical horsepower, excellent business judgment, strong vendor management and negotiation skills, and standout complex problem-solving skills. You will work with vendors of all sizes and must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent Amazon at all levels of the organization. The right candidates will be flexible, action and results oriented, have strong ownership mindset, and be comfortable working in ambiguity.You will shape the business to deliver the best experience for our customers. You will work closely with both internal and external partnerships to execute the strategy you develop. You will coordinate with tech teams, supply chain teams, marketing teams, and other business stakeholders across the company to bring your vision to fruition. You will monitor and react to customer needs and feedback.Candidates should have strong analytical abilities, comfort with ambiguity, a trust-but-verify mindset, high business judgment, strong influencing skills, a self-starter mindset, and a keen customer focus. This role requires skills at breaking down complex, high-level ideas into executable phases and juggling multiple competing projects and priorities. The ability to influence cross-functionally and across the organization, at all levels, will be absolutely critical to the success in this role.Key job responsibilities- Creates long-term category strategies that drive topline growth- Partner closely with operations, supply chain, marketing, advertising, finance, and product management to drive the business- Develops and implements action plans based on deep-dive analysis of input metrics- Drives customer and business opportunities to deliver long-term strategy for multiple sub-categories- Owns the relationship with strategic vendors, including negotiations to deliver top- and bottom-line category growth- Owns the Retail P&L for multiple categories; develops plans that drive revenue and margin improvement for the business- Dives deep into inputs and understands the downstream impact of changes to pricing, selection, and convenience for multiple categories- Identifies areas that need vendor attention and directs team to address issues; acts as escalation point, helping team and vendor(s) resolve conflictsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's 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 ...

Amazon.com is looking for a talented, driven and experienced Vendor Manager to join the Musical Instruments team. This Vendor Manager will work on Musical Instruments' Strings and Accessories categories and be responsible for identifying potential brand and product business opportunities, building direct relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing vendor setup and new item setup processes, setting prices, developing collaborative marketing and promotions, and driving sales and margin improvements. The candidate should have experience in building strong relationships, driving significant top and bottom line results, and be comfortable managing multiple responsibilities and within a fast-paced environment. They must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent Amazon at all executive levels of these organizations. The candidate must also possess strong analytical acumen and be comfortable drawing metric-based conclusions by managing an extensive amount of data. This person needs to have a deep curiosity about how things work, and a passion for creating a world class shopping experience for our customers. Passion for musical instruments/music creation is a plus.The right candidate stays on top of industry and competitive trends, and is able to both create and drive strategy with extensive ambiguity, while also executing on a tactical level to drive selection, sales, and margin growth. This individual will be responsible for leading our credibility and selection strategies, to improve our customer experience and education. In addition, the Vendor Manager must be an effective leader and communicator in working with and leading cross-functional teams within Amazon such as in-stock management, site merchandising, central teams, marketing, PR, finance, operations, and retail systems.The ideal candidate has strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and relationship management. Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills are musts. The Vendor Manager is an effective leader and communicator, and a seasoned problem-solver.This role provides a key opportunity for those looking to round-out general management skillsets. It is highly cross-functional and needs influencing abilities while collaborating within and outside Amazon.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience- Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership ...

At Amazon Key, our mission is to empower our customers, both businesses and consumers, to easily manage access to their homes and workplaces. As part of the Amazon Devices and Ring team, we're inventing new devices, software, and services to solve critical access challenges for our customers.We're seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planning Manager to oversee our global supply chain planning and executional requirements including but not limited to Forecasting (Demand Planning), Supply Planning, Manufacturing Planning, Field OPS Inventory/Outbounds Planning, Planning KPI Management etc. for Amazon Key programs. In this role, you'll work through various internal and external stakeholders to manage the planning and last mile executional scope of supply chain in order to facilitate the integration of our technologies for our customers.You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional groups including Sales, Install Operations, Customer Service, Mapping, Manufacturing, Lab and Engineering. Using data and stakeholder insights, you'll create and implement successful supply chain plans for Amazon Key programs. Together, you'll drive reliable product installations for our customers and deliver great customer experiences.This is a highly collaborative role, with the feel of a startup within a larger company. You should thrive in tackling ambiguous strategic challenges, using data to inform your decisions. Proven experience in a supply chain planning role taking on short term, mid-term and long-term planning initiatives is essential.Key job responsibilities1. Lead and manage Amazon Key Supply Chain Planning areas i.e., Demand planning, Manufacturing Planning and Field OPS Supply Planning. 2. Manage Install Partner Supply and Replenishment Review on a weekly/bi-weekly basis for all global regions and install partners. 3. Lead the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Cycle to capture the short-term/mid-term sales demand, consolidate demand signals by hierarchies of programs/SKUs/geographies. 4. Propose a sound manufacturing plan on a monthly basis by taking S&OP inputs, supply chain policies and field variables into account for long term strategic planning, change management and on-time installation success. 5. Drive the quarterly and annual long-term Forecasting and Manufacturing Planning Processes by collaborating with Business Development, Sales, Install OPS and Finance Teams to meet program related strategic long-term objectives and inventory deliverables. 6. Collaborate with internal Trade Compliance and Logistics teams to facilitate compliant international shipping requests for internal Amazon Key stakeholders. 7. Maintain and facilitate onboarding of new vendors/warehouses/contract manufacturers on to the internal supply chain database systems to enable accurate data management and internal process flows. 8. Ensure adherence and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across stakeholders to enable long term process evolution of planning practices for Amazon Key. 9. Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of various planning areas and support operations.10. Analyze data to identify planning bottlenecks and recommend solutions for optimization through effective planning changes and process improvement strategies.11. Build and maintain strong relationships with Sales and Install OPS team members.12. Evaluate planning performance of end-to-end supply chain deliverables and address any performance gaps.13. Collaborate effectively with internal teams including Sales, Install ops, Customer Service, Mapping, Manufacturing, Lab and Engineering. 14. Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing updates and seeking input.15. Contribute to the development and improvement of Amazon Key planning processes and products.16. Other duties and special projects will be assigned on a need to basis as it relates to supply chain planning and operational objectives. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree- 5+ years of supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements- Demonstrated experience in improving planning outcomes through planning performance management and implementation of KPIs. ...

The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is excited to welcome an Instock Manager to our dynamic team, based in New York.Join us at Amazon Fresh Grocery in reshaping the future of the online and in-store grocery experience. Your expertise will drive innovation, efficiency, and lasting impact.As an Instock Manager (ISM) within Amazon Fresh Grocery, you'll take on a critical role at the forefront of developing business plans and overseeing supply chain and inventory management. Leading cross-functional initiatives will be second nature as you drive improvements to enhance customer experience and overall cost structures. Your leadership will extend across both Online and In-Store channels. To be successful in this role, you should feel comfortable using data to influence others and building scalable systems and processes to allow our business to grow. In joining this team, you will have the opportunity to both build and operate in an ambiguous fast-paced environment and will drive initiatives that improve sales, customer experience, and process improvement within retail and operations. Success starts by being a self-starter, highly organized, and possessing strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. In this role, we look for you to be thoughtful in the your pursuit of results and thrive in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel. Strong candidates will have knowledge in fundamental business principles and previous retail, grocery, or supply chain experience. The ideal candidate is able to lead and influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a customer-centric philosophy. Key job responsibilitiesA successful Instock Manager will:- Lead and oversee the Instock function, including demand planning, ordering, and capacity management, ensuring optimal inventory availability and health.- Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve customer experience and overall cost structure of the business- Perform complex business analysis to identify business opportunities to improve revenue and profitability - Partner with internal teams to develop tools, automation, and process improvements that affect purchasing and vendor management workflowsA day in the lifeNote: This role will require an ISM to be on-site at least 5 days/week in one of our Amazon Fresh stores/corporate offices.As an Instock Manager, you'll collaborate closely with top suppliers, internal vendors and other internal strategic partners, to enhance supply chains and under-the-roof operational excellence. Together you will be part of a professional environment that fosters growth, values insights, and empowers you to propel the future of e-commerce. About the teamOur inclusive team culture values effective communication across teams and levels, while harmonizing the needs of internal and external customers. Your relentless focus on elevating the customer experience will be your guiding principle. Adaptability and prioritization in a dynamic business environment are key attributes. Embracing a goal-oriented, collaborative approach, our team is committed to delivering results.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience- Experience working with complex data sets ...

As a Senior Vendor Manager in Amazon's Lawn and Garden team, you'll shape the future of your category while driving business growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Owning the P&L for a major category, you'll be responsible for topline growth, profitability, customer experience, and managing key vendor relationships. This dynamic role requires you to develop and execute strategic plans that expand product selection, drive operational excellence, and improve vendor terms, all while enhancing the overall customer experience.Your analytical skills will be crucial as you dive deep into business performance metrics and industry trends. You'll lead long-term Joint Business Planning, own complex negotiations, and identify growth opportunities while finding creative ways to reduce costs. A key aspect of your role will be defining and prioritizing meaningful ways to delight our customers, contributing to the development of new programs and features that improve both the shopping and selling experience on our platform.Collaboration is essential in this position, as you'll partner with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Finance, Advertising, Marketing, and Account Management to drive initiatives spanning the entire business. Your leadership will extend to mentoring and developing team members, fostering a culture of high performance and innovation. As a strategic thinker, you'll translate data into actionable insights, make high-impact decisions, and ensure we're well-positioned to meet customer needs throughout the year, especially during peak seasons.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of with Excel experience- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience- Experience using data to influence business decisions- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration- Experience with business analysis and P&L management- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL ...

The Amazon US Consumer Electronics organization is looking for a Sr. Strategic Supply Chain Manager. Candidates should possess a proven record of driving operational process improvements and thought leadership in inventory planning and operations.The Sr. Strategic Supply Chain Manager will have end-to-end business ownership of all supply chain processes from manufacturer to customer. They will be responsible for establishing and driving inventory management strategies to maximize customer experience, while optimizing sales, margin and turns. They will use data to influence key decisions and business partners, as well as build sustainable and scalable systems & processes. The instock manager will play a critical role in delivering optimal customer experience by ensuring Amazon has the right product quantities, in the right places, and at the right time. To achieve this mission, they will work to continuously optimize the end-to-end supply chain by partnering with the vendor management team and, at times, working directly with vendors to improve instock metrics. The Sr. Strategic Supply Chain Manager will work cross-functionally across the consumer electronics org and with Amazon central teams to drive system and process automations that are sustainable and scalable.The successful candidate is a highly organized self-starter, an effective team player, a critical thinker who has sound business judgement, and someone who possesses strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. They are able to self-manage competing priorities and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong candidates will have knowledge in fundamental business principles and previous relevant experience. The ideal candidate is able to lead and influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a customer-centric philosophy.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of with Excel experience- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience- Experience working with complex data sets- Experience communicating results to senior leadership ...

Amazon is looking for a driven, customer focused, team-oriented, and analytical leader to join the US Home Team.The Sr. Vendor Manager will be responsible for the total P&L of a category within Home, setting the strategy for driving growth, creating strong partnerships with vendors, adding selection, managing category profitability, optimizing pricing, and delivering a disruptive customer experience. This includes identifying potential brand and product business opportunities, building direct relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts, terms & conditions, managing vendor setup and new item setup processes, working with suppliers to build comprehensive selection, developing collaborative marketing and promotions, driving sales and margin improvements. The right candidate stays on top of industry and competitive trends, and is able to execute at both a tactical and strategic level to drive selection, sales, and margin growth. In addition, the Sr. Vendor Manager must be an effective leader and communicator in working with Amazon.com partners and vendors, as well as with internal groups such as central buying, site merchandising, marketing, PR, finance, operations, and retail systems.The ideal candidate has strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management. Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills are essential. The Sr. Vendor Manager is an effective leader and communicator and a seasoned problem-solver. #ReinventRetail BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's 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 ...

The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is excited to welcome a Demand Planner to our dynamic team, based in Seattle WA, New York, Arlington VA, Nashville TN, or Chicago IL.Join us at Amazon Fresh Grocery in reshaping the future of customer experiences and supply chain excellence. Your expertise will drive innovation, efficiency, and lasting impact.As a Demand Planner within the Amazon Fresh Grocery team, you will own analytical forecasting and demand planning. The successful candidate will have a passion for analytics, tactical process development, and a willingness to move fast and experiment often. You should feel comfortable with ambiguity, have strong attention to detail, and be motivated by a fast-paced environment. Additionally, you should be able to think big and dive deep into problems.Strong candidates will be self-starters, highly organized, and possess strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. You should feel comfortable using data to build scalable systems and processes that allow our business to grow. You will be expected to be thoughtful in your pursuit of results and thrive in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are driven in parallel.Key job responsibilitiesA Demand Planner will: • Manage the demand and forecast for his category and vendors selection across network• Work in partnership with category, marketing and financial team to set optimal demand plans to meet topline goals• Inspect demand forecasts critically and challenge assumptions from business teams• Review historical trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results• Partner with internal teams to develop tools, automation, and process improvementsKey traits to succeed in this role: • Communicate ideas concisely to a wide variety of stakeholders for purposes ranging from informative to need for financial approvals from executives• Clearly define data requirements and metrics, strong analytical skills (comfortable with Excel and SQL)• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneouslyBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience ...

The Amazon Vendor Services organization is seeking a Senior Customer Success Manager to shape the future of the program. The Senior Customer Success Manager drives business growth for some of the most influential Sellers on the Amazon Store, ensuring Seller satisfaction by delivering an optimal level of service through strategic insights and relentlessly high operational standards. In this role, you will own building and executing strategic joint business plans with your Sellers; collaborating with them to explore innovative ways to identify and execute new selection, merchandising, traffic and conversion drivers, and operational improvement opportunities.The ideal candidate for this role should possess strong client management skills with the keen ability to work backwards with Sellers to identify and prioritize the right inputs and outputs to deliver value and growth. They will be able to manage multiple workflows in a fast-paced work environment and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to multiply impact beyond their portfolios. Above all, they should demonstrate a high level of ownership and the ability to embrace and navigate ambiguity and complexity. They are agile, inventive, and an advocate for their Sellers experience on the Amazon Store. If you are interested in growing Amazon’s leading brands, then we’re interested in you.Key job responsibilitiesCustomer Success Managers are responsible for driving Seller business growth by providing customized insights and recommendations, educating regarding relevant tools, products, and services, and delivering a positive experience with our program. The key responsibilities of a Senior Customer Success Manager include but are not limited to:Business Growth• Identify, action and/or provide advice on how to improve business input metrics that drive growth and improve end customer experience. Identify what is hindering growth, develop solutions, and test before scaling to benefit to impacted Sellers.• Analyze data and trends to identify, action and/or influence long term to maximize potential for your assigned portfolio of Sellers.• Act as a strategic and influential partner for your Sellers. Proactively seek out new opportunities for customers and Sellers. Create tailored solutions and recommendations where out of the box thinking is necessity. Present compelling value propositions using a strategic and consultative approach.• Lead business strategy development and design long term account plans, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and your Sellers finding joint areas of opportunity to drive customer success with Amazon.• Possess the ability to manage and deliver against complex account goals where strategy is not defined. Able to make tradeoffs between short term customer needs and longer-term strategic investment.• Implement and track metrics to record the success and quality of your portfolio of Sellers. Use these metrics to guide your work and uncover hidden areas of opportunity.Seller Relationship Management• Build effective working relationships with your Sellers; be a trusted advisor and a business advocate.• Deliver timely, accurate and professional operational support to all Sellers in your portfolio within a specified SLA.• Drive optimal program and Customer Success Manager satisfaction.• Liaise with other partner teams and coordinate cross-functionally to resolve Seller issues and questions quickly with high quality.• Play a “consultant” role with oversight of key strategic activities that are underway for the Seller, following up, escalating, and clearing blockers as appropriate across multiple organizations. Advocate as the voice of the customer internally, using data and anecdotes to drive prioritization, to deliver value across a larger customer set.• Educate Sellers on how to drive incremental growth on Amazon through frequent education on tools, policies, products and programs. Maintain in-depth knowledge in these areas to keep Sellers informed of new opportunities and tie recommendations to their specific goals and value proposition.Program Process Excellence• Act as a thought leader in defining success criteria and understand business needs of Sellers in an ever-changing business environment.• Improve team efficiency and optimize previously defined processes. Manage initiatives, deliver critical solutions, improvements, and mechanisms by working independently across teams.• Assist with the definition and design of tools, standard operating procedures and processes of Seller Services.• Identify, quantify, and define feature enhancements and new products to improve Amazon product based on customer feedback, data analysis, and feature gaps with competitive products.• Aggregate themes and data to advocate to function as Voice of the Seller with owning teams to address opportunities at root cause level, keeping their relative experience at the forefront of decision making and design.• Own project status communication. Consistently impart clear and concise summaries for the projects you own to your leadership/management team and are effective at answering questions in detail.A day in the lifeAs a Sr Customer Success Manager, a typical day might include:• Reviewing Key Performance Indicators, bridging opportunities, and sharing recommendations to close gaps to goals with your Customer(s) in your weekly call.• Educating a new contact at your Customer on how to better leverage Amazon tools and systems. • Deep diving and resolving an item buyability issue that was surfaced by your Customer. • Following up with internal Amazon teams who you are dependent on to deliver tasks for your Customer(s). • Meeting with your Retail Category Manager to understand Category strategy and discuss your Customer(s) role in their strategy.• Lead a meeting with your Customer and internal Amazon team members to educate them on a new Amazon Supply Chain program.About the teamThe Amazon Vendor Services program is a paid service that offers enrolled Selling Partners services in one of five major categories: (1) A designated Sr. Customer Success Mgr, (2) Strategic business advice, (3) Support, (4) Operational execution, and (5) Programs, Pilots, Betas, and Advance Coaching. In this role, you will be a member of the Consumables Category team, and the designated Sr. Customer Success Mgr supporting one to four Selling Partners within the Consumables categories. Consumables categories consist of Health & Personal Care, Pets, Grocery, Beauty, Premium Beauty, and Baby. The role offers broad scope as the Selling Partners supported by this role may span numerous Brands, end Customer segments, and product categories. **This role is posted for Seattle, WA, candidates selected can be located in any of our approved office locations: Austin, or Arlington (HQ2)**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Experience: 4+ years professional experience in Buying, Merchandising, Planning, and/or relevant experience within Account Management, Management Consulting, and/or relevant experience in negotiating, nurturing, and growing customer relationships.• Education: Bachelor's degree• Goal Attainment: Demonstrated success identifying business opportunities for clients and increasing adoption and utilization of company products.• Relationship Development: Proven track record of building and cultivating relationships with internal and external stakeholders, driving decisions collaboratively, resolving conflicts, and ensuring follow-through.• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication.• Data Analysis: Analytical problem-solving ability. Uses data analysis, reporting, and forecasting to guide business decisions.• Planning: Track record of developing business plans with a demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.• Self-Starter: Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation is desired and ambiguity is the norm. ...

Amazon is looking for a driven, customer focused, team-oriented, and analytical leader to join the Kitchen team.The Sr. Vendor Manager will be responsible for the total P&L of a category within Kitchen, setting the strategy for driving growth, creating and maintaining strong partnerships with vendors, adding selection, managing category profitability, optimizing pricing, and delivering a disruptive customer experience. This includes identifying potential brand and product business opportunities, building direct relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts, terms & conditions, managing vendor setup and new item setup processes, working with suppliers to build comprehensive selection, setting prices, developing collaborative marketing and promotions, driving sales and margin improvements. The right candidate stays on top of industry and competitive trends, and is able to execute at both a tactical and strategic level to drive selection, sales, and margin growth. In addition, the Sr. Vendor Manager must be an effective leader and communicator in working with Amazon.com partners and vendors, as well as with internal groups such as control buying, site merchandising, marketing, PR, finance, operations, and retail systems.The ideal candidate has strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management. Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills are essential. The Sr. Vendor Manager is an effective leader and communicator and a seasoned problem-solver. This position can be located in either Seattle or Arlington, VA.#ReinventRetail BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- 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- Buying/planning, operations, or finance background. ...

The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is excited to welcome a Demand Planner to our dynamic team.Join us at Amazon Fresh Grocery in reshaping the future of customer experiences and supply chain excellence. Your expertise will drive innovation, efficiency, and lasting impact.As a Demand Planner within the Amazon Fresh Grocery team, you will own analytical forecasting and demand planning. The successful candidate will have a passion for analytics, tactical process development, and a willingness to move fast and experiment often. You should feel comfortable with ambiguity, have strong attention to detail, and be motivated by a fast-paced environment. Additionally, you should be able to think big and dive deep into problems.Strong candidates will be self-starters, highly organized, and possess strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. You should feel comfortable using data to build scalable systems and processes that allow our business to grow. You will be expected to be thoughtful in your pursuit of results and thrive in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are driven in parallel.Key job responsibilitiesA Demand Planner will: • Manage the demand and forecast for his category and vendors selection across network• Work in partnership with category, marketing and financial team to set optimal demand plans to meet topline goals• Inspect demand forecasts critically and challenge assumptions from business teams• Review historical trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results• Partner with internal teams to develop tools, automation, and process improvementsKey traits to succeed in this role: • Communicate ideas concisely to a wide variety of stakeholders for purposes ranging from informative to need for financial approvals from executives• Clearly define data requirements and metrics, strong analytical skills (comfortable with Excel and SQL)• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneouslyBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience ...

The US and CA Amazon Books Operations team is looking for a customer-focused, driven and analytical leader to build and execute a strategic, cross-functional roadmap related to buying and forecasting. This role provides the opportunity to work with global teams and ability to influence cross-marketplace initiatives.The Sr. Supply Chain Manager will own a roadmap that aims to drive supply chain efficiencies and maximize sales, margin and turns, working in a consultation capacity. This role is critical to manage and optimize a complex procurement system and prevent out of stocks. The ideal candidate is able to lead and influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment, while maintaining a customer-centric approach.Key job responsibilities- Build technical expertise in supply chain optimization systems- Build and execute a strategic, cross-functional roadmap related to inventory productivity- Leverage new and existing mechanisms to manage your roadmap- Work and liaise with internal, external, and partner stakeholders- Leverage data to make recommendations and decisions in order improve the customer experience- Own multiple projects domestically and in a WW setting- Set goals and manage performance against key operational metrics- Deliver results vs team goals- Write documents to support the progress of your roadmapBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of with Excel experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience delivering results by partnering with and influencing others- Experience owning an end to end program strategy, and communicating results to senior leadership ...