Buying, Planning, & Instock Management

The US Consumables Vendor Management team manages the relationships with top vendors in the Grocery, Health and Personal Care, Pets, and Baby space for the US. We work with our external and internal stakeholders to add value to our customers and grow a sustainable business in our respective industries. Consumables continues to be the growth engine for Amazon Retail. Join a team where collaboration and customer obsession are highly valued.This role requires an effective leader and communicator, with strong business acumen, acute analytical skills, and the demonstrated ability to use creative thinking and innovation to solve complex problems. We are looking for an individual that enjoys fast-paced, data-driven environments and will be a passionate customer and category advocate within Amazon. The successful candidate is a self-starter with a passion for retail and has superb business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations.Key job responsibilities• Defines the vision and business strategy for the category including North Star metric(s) and KPIs for measuring results• Manages category P&L and develops plans that drive revenue and margin improvements for the business • Develops vendor relationships inclusive of terms negotiations and growth focused initiatives• Drives broad adoption and provide an unparalleled customer experience• Devise clear frameworks for making day-to-day decisions• Lead execution of projects including building project plans• Drive commitments from internal teams including Marketing, Engineering, and Category Management• Dives deep into inputs and understands the downstream impact of changes to pricing, selection, and convenience for subcategories. A day in the lifeAs a Senior Vendor Manager, you will have accountability for the business results for your product subcategories. During a typical day you would find yourself negotiating contracts and working on a Joint Business Plan with a vendor, working with another vendor and stakeholder teams on expanding product selection and finalizing promotional plans for an upcoming event, diving deep into metrics for your category to prepare for weekly business reviews, working with cross functional teams on developing and implementing a new product feature. Among many other initiatives you would be developing and growing vendor relationships, driving sales and margin improvements, and creating best-in-class customer experiences.About the teamAmazon Consumables is Amazon’s business group dedicated to creating shopping experiences that are helping change the way customers think about the things they purchase most frequently, including groceries, health and wellness, and products for both pets and babies. We drive business growth and innovation related to the online sale of everything from dog food to diapers to razors to raisins. Our teams ensure vast product selection and create trusted, convenient shopping experiences.We take our inspiration from the early days of Amazon. Back in 1995, Amazon recognized the opportunity to change the retail book industry. Today, we seek to have a similarly profound impact on consumables. From designing our own line of delicious snacks to opening up supply-chain insights with the transparency of Amazon Elements to making it easy for customers to find the products they need, we are developing products and customer experiences that have the potential to significantly change how people shop.Our business and technical teams are made up of smart, entrepreneurial builders who get excited about delivering work that has a direct and measurable impact on customers shopping on Amazon.com. We are consistently challenged by the scale and pace of Amazon, as well as the opportunity to learn from each other as we drive our business forward – building programs and technologies that enhance the lives of our customers.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 ...

Amazon Pets is looking for an entrepreneurial Vendor Manager who will play a critical role managing vendors and categories for the fast-paced and growing Pets category. The Vendor Manager is responsible for managing the full scope of their category and vendor portfolio, driving the topline performance and profitability for their business. They will analyze data to identify key brands to target, initiate long term relationships with brands’ senior management, resolve operational, logistical or business issues, and lead negotiations on Amazon’s behalf. They will leverage key metrics to develop customer insights to drive innovation, and will leverage these insights to drive vendor participation in marketing, merchandising and promotional activities in order to drive overall business growth.Successful candidates will be highly adept at Earning Trust and demonstrate an ability to influence some of Amazon’s most important partners and vendors, as well as internal cross-functional teams. They are passionate about building relationships, finding creative solutions to challenging blockers presented in the industry, and launching new brands from scratch. They will have the opportunities to walk the show rooms at Pet Industry Trade Shows and Conferences, present to strategic vendors face to face, and drive conversations at the highest level (e.g., CEO, COO) to influence the result. They must be excellent problem solvers, great at identifying potential obstacles, implementing quick work-around solutions, and Inventing and Simplifying tasks to scale. The ideal candidate will be an autonomous self-starter, have strong Ownership, comfortable navigating ambiguity with a Bias for Action, and be able to Deliver Results in a fast paced business environment where prioritizing and multi-tasking are essential.Key job responsibilities• Define the vision and business strategy for the category including North Star metric(s) and KPIs for measuring results• Manages category P&L and develops plans that drive revenue and margin improvements for the business• Develops vendor relationships inclusive of terms negotiations and growth focused initiatives• Drive broad adoption and provide an unparalleled customer experience• Devise clear frameworks for making day-to-day decisions• Lead execution of projects including building project plans• Drive commitments from internal teams including Marketing, Advertising, and Category Management• Dives deep into inputs and understands the downstream impact of changes to pricing, selection, and convenience for subcategories.A day in the lifeAs a Vendor Manager, you will have accountability for the business results for your product subcategories. During a typical day you would find yourself negotiating contracts and working on a Joint Business Plan with a vendor. Working with another vendor and stakeholder teams on expanding product selection and finalizing promotion plans for an upcoming event. Diving deep into metrics for your category to prepare for weekly business reviews, working with cross functional teams developing and implementing a new product feature. Among many other initiatives you would be developing and growing vendor relationships, driving sales and margin improvements, and creating best-in-class customer experiences.About the teamAmazon Consumables is Amazon’s business group dedicated to creating shopping experiences that are helping change the way customers think about the things they purchase most frequently, including groceries, health and beauty, and products for both pets and babies. We drive business growth and innovation related to the online sale of everything from dog food to diapers to razors to raisins. Our teams ensure vast product selection and create trusted, convenient shopping experiences.We take our inspiration from the early days of Amazon. Back in 1995, Amazon recognized the opportunity to change the retail book industry. Today, we seek to have a similarly profound impact on consumables. From designing our own line of delicious snacks to opening up supply-chain insights with the transparency of Amazon Elements to making it easy for customers to find the products they need, we are developing products and customer experiences that have the potential to significantly change how people shop.Our business and technical teams are made up of smart, entrepreneurial builders who get excited about delivering work that has a direct and measurable impact on customers shopping on Amazon.com. We are consistently challenged by the scale and pace of Amazon, as well as the opportunity to learn from each other as we drive our business forward – building programs and technologies that enhance the lives of our customers.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 ...

The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is excited to welcome an Instock Manager to our dynamic team, based in Arlington, VA or 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 ...

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 ...

In 2015, Amazon announced the launch of Amazon Business, a new marketplace on Amazon.com that combines the selection, convenience and value customers have come to know and love from Amazon, with new features and unique benefits tailored to businesses.The Business Industrial and Scientific Supplies (BISS) team is looking for a self-driven Vendor Manager (VM) for strategic management of a key product category. They will play a critical role in managing strategic suppliers to drive the profitability and topline performance for their category and partnering with the Amazon Business team to drive growth.The VM is responsible for managing the full scope of their category and vendor portfolio, driving the topline performance and profitability for their business. They own the end-to-end vendor relationship, from signing new vendors, leading negotiations, managing promotional activities and resolving operational or logistics issues that impact our customer. They will leverage key metrics to develop customer insights to drive innovation, and will leverage these insights to drive vendor participation in marketing, merchandising and promotional activities in order to drive overall business growth.The ideal candidate will balance their responsibilities as a VM with setting the vision for new programs and delivering high impact projects. They will be able to effectively work cross-functionally with finance, marketing, operations, sales, compliance, legal, and Amazon Business. This is a great opportunity for a results-oriented, entrepreneurial individual who knows how to identify market needs and opportunities, invent creative solutions to address those opportunities, and build best in class internal processes and programs to improve the supplier and customer experience.CUSTOMER FOCUS- Evaluates products and services to continually drive quality of customer experience- Aggregates and escalates industry trends; ensures team prioritizes customer obsession- Identifies opportunities to differentiate our customer experience from the competitionSTRATEGY- Develops long-term strategies and significantly influences cross-category buying processes and standards as well as cross-category vendor negotiations- Develops and implements action plans based on deep-dive analysis of product line metrics- Provides recommendation on business opportunities and long-term strategy for multiple sub-categoriesVENDOR MANAGEMENT- Expands current vendor selection and secures new brand selection for multiple subcategories- Focuses on strategic holdout or challenging vendors to increase category selection- Drives strategic negotiations to deliver top- and bottom-line category growth- Builds long-term relationships by creating value, opportunities for growth, customer acquisition, and brand-building for multiple vendors- Increases vendor participation through deep knowledge of program opportunitiesBUSINESS OPERATIONS- Dives deep into inputs and understands the downstream impact of changes to pricing, selection, and convenience for multiple subcategories.- Owns the Retail P & L for multiple subcategories; develops plans that drive revenue and margin improvement for the business- Audits all elements of multiple subcategory businesses- Identifies areas that need vendor attention and directs team to address issues; acts as escalation point, helping team and vendor(s) resolve conflicts- Identifies scalable changes to the category that automate the product lifecycle management process- Works with internal technical, cross-category, and tech teams to drive multi-system process changesBASIC 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, we're working to be the most Customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon Global Logistics (AGL) Cross Border team is responsible for providing Customers a one stop shop for international transportation service, providing end to end supply chain solutions. We are seeking a Customer centric individual who wants to be part of this journey, and manage daily operational tasks and Customer queries. A Customs Brokerage Specialist owns daily operations for customs clearance on ocean, air, rail and truck cross-border shipments. A Customs Brokerage Specialist will communicate with freight forwarders/sellers/vendors for shipment and document preparation, monitor shipment clearance status and escalates issues when necessary. The Brokerage Specialist also performs data entry functions for entry filing, classifications, and inspections related delivery-form generation, tracking and compliance requirements. We invite you to be part of the team that defines how Amazon changes the world of international logistics, one shipment at a time.Key job responsibilities- Verify completeness of information upon onboarding Customers.- Prepare import documentation to ensure timely release and delivery of orders.- Verify accuracy of commercial documentation and charges.- Submit documentation to regulatory agencies.- Meet daily/weekly KPI targets for entry submission and accuracy.- Collaborate with other service providers to solve shipment issues.- Collaborate with origin and destination logistics teams.- 2nd Tier support for Customer Service queries.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of logistics, transportation, supply chain, import/export operations, or data entry/data administration experience- Knowledge of Excel at a basic level (e.g., UX navigation, math & logical functions, lookup functions, etc.)- Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required- Experience performing accurate data entry and analysis ...

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. ...

About Amazon MusicAmazon 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 is looking for a driven, strategic, customer-centric leader with experience improving operations and utilizing data to drive business improvements, in order to grow our Physical Music and Merch business. As part of connecting artists with their fans, the successful candidate will be skilled at gaining cross-functional support from internal and external teams to drive operational improvement initiatives and will be responsible for working with Tier-1 Music vendors to optimize the end-to-end supply chain and improve inventory availability for customers. The position requires an individual who can work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment. The Sr Instock Manager will be an owner, solution-oriented, and able to focus on delivering results. They will bring a proven track record of connecting complex processes, and leveraging other teams and existing processes. Where processes do not exist, they will create them with an eye on scaling and simplifying. In this role you will: - Work directly with top vendors to improve key operations metrics, including: confirmation rates, lead time, on-time delivery, and out of stock rates. - Engage with central teams to drive process automation and system improvements. - Develop and execute Peak and Prime Day operations plans. - Lead large scale supply chain cost-saving initiatives, identifying opportunity to extend those initiatives to the broader Amazon supply chain - Perform root-cause analysis/reporting on operational issues, and then manage the solution to those issues. - Develop Standard Operating Procedures for effective processes and knowledge transfer. - Own & drive the roadmap for Vendor Operations metrics.To ensure the Senior Instock Manager is successful, he or she must be able to: - Passionately advocate for the customer and category within Amazon. - Exhibit dedication and commitment to cost-effective inventory management. - Operate at all levels—think strategically and tactically. - Integrate strong and clear analysis and business rationale into sound decision making. - Manage multiple projects simultaneously - work prioritization, planning, and task delegation. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of with Excel experience- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience- Experience Experience working with complex data sets- Experience communicating results to senior leadership ...

About Amazon MusicAmazon 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 looking for an experienced, results-driven Category Merchant Manager (CMM)/ Brand Protections Lead to help shape the future of our third-party marketplace and uphold our intellectual property protection for our growing music merchandise business.Our ideal candidate is a driven, strategic, customer-centric leader with experience with a demonstrated track record and ownership of successful project management, juggling multiple projects with competing deadlines, and using data to identify and prioritize opportunities. They are analytical, enthusiastic, self-motivated, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and have strong writing skills with the ability to handle ambiguity and influence at all levels of the organization. As part of connecting artists with their fans, you will manage the entire portfolio of third-party merchant accounts, onboard new accounts, drive revenue growth and traffic, and conduct regular business analysis and reporting. You will manage the artist brand protection program to build an extraordinary customer experience. This entails working cross functionally with multiple teams to protect intellectual property and launch innovative brand protections with our technology teams. Key job responsibilitiesThe Category Merchant Manager will have several key responsibilities within the 3rd party Marketplace side of the business, including: • Category strategy and ownership: Work closely with Category Leadership on planning and developing a business strategy, drive best-in-class customer experience, and maximize revenue growth through timely analysis and action. • Seller management: Identify and lead new Seller partnerships, manage key Sellers on an ongoing basis and enhance the overall Seller experience with better self-service and reporting resources. • Project management: Automate and scale the category level growth via new selection, product listing quality and instock opportunities via Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). Partner with technology teams to drive automation and scalability across the worldwide organization. Projects enhance our merchant experience and improve site merchandising, customer, and site experience. • Trend analysis: Develop a thorough understanding of the Music Merch business and current trends and key events through networking across the Amazon Music team and staying connected to industry and customer trends.This role will also be responsible for ensuring customers make great purchase decisions and brand owners and sellers using Amazon are successful listing and selling their products. The right candidate will possess a global view of their business and think in terms of immediate problem solving but also automating, expanding, and scaling solutions broadly.- Some of these key responsibilities will include:• Work across Brand Protection teams to improve brand protections through policy changes, new processes and tools.• Contribute to the development of scalable models and tools that speed up both decisions making and accuracy for the Amazon Music Merch organization.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree • 5+ years experience in vendor/partner management, product management, management consulting, or finance is required• 4+ years professional experience using data and metrics to measure impact and determine improvements• 4+ years professional experience using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze data• Able to use formal and informal influencing skills across Amazon's cross-functional organization.• Proven successful track record in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel. ...

At Amazon, we are excited to offer graduate students the opportunity to launch into big careers with limitless possibilities. We know searching for a full-time role is as much about finding a company where you can picture yourself being successful as it is about finding the right role. We look forward to meeting you and your classmates this year. As we get to know you more, we invite you to get to know us better.Visit www.amazon.com/about to:- Learn more about our businesses by reviewing Press Releases on our Investor Relations site, Letter to Shareholders, and the first letter shared in 1997, which is included in our annual report each year.- Learn more about Amazonians and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.- Learn more about our commitment to our communities, diversity and military veterans.- Learn more about our headquarters in Seattle as well as where we operate around the world.Senior Retail Vendor Manager (VM): Amazon is looking for a passionate candidate with the proven ability to build strategic, long term business relationships within the Amazon Stores organization. The candidate will be responsible for monitoring and reacting to industry trends, within a determined Amazon Stores retail business, and own the top and bottom lines of the P&L. They will develop selection and categories, deliver innovative growth solutions and work with internal teams to deliver the best customer experience. The candidate must be a thoughtful, high-energy, self-starter, with strong business acumen, acute analytical skills, and the ability to work with teams internally and externally. The candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. The candidate will work with vendors of all sizes – and must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent Amazon at all levels of these organizations. They will need to be able to work across multiple internal teams, at high levels of leadership, to address customer experience issues within the category. The candidate must also possess strong analytical acumen and be comfortable drawing metric-based conclusions while applying a customer centered lens to decisions.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 conflictsAbout the team- Most roles for this position will be located at Amazon’s company headquarters in Seattle, WA or Arlington, VA. Successful applicants will be expected to relocate to their team location upon starting at Amazon.- Role and team placement are based on business needs and as Amazon continues to grow and flex, we are looking for candidates who want to own, build and impact the customer experience rather than are tied to a specific role or team.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSAre 18 years of age or older.Graduated in the last 24 months or currently enrolled in MBA program at the time of application with anticipated graduation dates between December 1, 2024 and Sept 30, 2025.3+ years of full-time industry work experience, which occurred between graduation from your undergraduate program and prior to starting your MBA or master’s program, OR 3+ years of military work experience prior to starting your MBA or master’s program. ...

Amazon strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform. We set big goals and are looking for people who can help us reach and exceed them by working with suppliers to enhance our selection and maximize product availability.We are looking for a strong Vendor Manager to join Amazon's exciting and fast-paced team leading the go-to-market strategy and building innovative activations and partnerships for shoppable entertainment properties like Thursday Night Football, Rings of Power, and more. Additionally, this person will work across our Hardgoods division to build best in class external partnerships which lead to new brand-burnishing opportunities and launches.Candidates must have proven analytical capabilities and project management skills, great attention to detail, the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task and a proven record of driving category growth. They must be an effective leader and communicator in working with some of Amazon.com's most important partners and vendors, as well as with internal colleagues and cross-functional leaders. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for retail and a high level of flexibility and commitment. The successful candidate will be able to: - Lead complex, Tier-1 Activations in partnership with marketing and content orgs. (Amazon music, Prime Video, etc.) - Build process to scale on-boarding and growth across a large number of brands and projects - Craft compelling businesses narratives and strategic Go-To-Market plans for high-profile launches - 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- Create go to market 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 targetsBASIC 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 Home Entertainment category is focused on delivering a world-class customer experience by bringing a large selection of brands and products to millions of customers. We are looking for a passionate Vendor Manager to lead one of our largest TV Vendors. If you are passionate about delighting customers and driving innovation, Home Entertainment may be a perfect match! Joining Home Entertainment means working on a dynamic and creative team which sets a high bar for innovation and success in a fast-paced and changing environment. We expect a Vendor Manager to be a passionate customer and category advocate within Amazon, with proven ability to develop and manage relationships, influence strategy and execute, negotiate complex business terms, drive results, and demonstrate competency with business and financial analytics. The Vendor Manager must be an effective leader and communicator in working with some of Amazon’s most important partners, as well as with internal groups such as supply chain management, marketing, PR, finance, operations, B2B teams, and retail systems.Key job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: - Manage Amazon’s business relationships with large vendors to drive topline and bottom line growth - Improve selection, profitability, operations and the customer experience - Concisely represent your business to senior Amazon leadership through reporting, business reviews, financial planning sessions, and escalations - Work cross-functionally with counterparts across in-stock management, marketing, finance, Amazon programs, and retail systems to operate and grow the business - Continually improve and automate manual processes to enable you and your team to scale better as the business grows - Our environment is very fast-paced, and requires someone who is highly enthusiastic, flexible, detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working across multiple teams and stakeholders BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree- 3+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience- Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership ...

The Office team at Amazon is looking for an entrepreneurial Vendor Manager to own the P&L and relationships with key vendors in the Office 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.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 Office category is 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 ...

The US Wireless team is looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Vendor Manager to own Amazon’s relationship with our key head vendors across multiple categories. 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 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 instock, 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, and ability to 'think big' skills are musts. The Vendor Manager is an effective leader and communicator and a seasoned problem-solver with a keen sense of ownership.Amazon strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform. We set big goals and are looking for people who can help us reach and exceed them by working with suppliers to enhance our selection and maximize product availability.Key job responsibilitiesSuccessful individuals in this role will:· Own the business end-to-end and cultivate a deep understanding of all major inputs that drive long term performance (selection, price, availability, forecasting, operational excellence, marketing, mix)· Maximize Amazon’s flywheel by focusing on selection expansion and cost saving opportunities· Negotiate effectively with the industry’s largest vendors - manage supplier contracts, Annual Vendor Negotiation (AVN) strategy, marketing, and day-to-day relationships· Work with Product Manager to develop innovative ways of launching new features that improve the customer experience· Develop a thorough understanding for the industry, macro trends, and future trajectory· Communicate effectively across all levels of leadership, both internally and externally· Submit high quality work within tight deadlinesBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 3+ 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 ...

We are looking for a curious, customer obsessed, driven and creative individual to join the Amazon Fresh vendor management team. The Vendor Manager will engage directly with multiple internal teams to optimize the assortment and supply chain for key vendors and brands. You will utilize a wide range of skills and work across major functional areas such as instock management, category management, pricing, inventory management, operations, marketing, and finance to drive the performance of strategic vendor partners at Amazon. You will own a wide SKU count for your vendors so that your work is varied and challenging.The candidate possesses experience in instock, buying, marketing, and/or finance, with a track record of successful relationship management, strong analytical acumen, and experience generating and managing reporting and analysis. Great communication skills and understanding of Excel will be essential to your success. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who will take ownership of projects and business problems to deliver a successful result.Our environment is fast-paced, and requires someone who is flexible, detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with multiple teams, vendors, partners, and management.On a day to day basis, you will: - Be the ‘business owner’ for your vendors and brands, working autonomously and possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact your vendors - Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external partners, while meeting tight deadlines - Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability goals for your vendors - Analyze weekly and monthly vendor performance metrics and manage communication with internal and external stakeholders to hit financial targets - Provide input for your vendor and brands regarding promotional activity, space allocation, pricing, productivity analysis, and forecastingBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTML ...

Amazon is looking for an entrepreneurial Senior Vendor Manager who will own the P&L and relationships with some of the largest vendors in Business, Electronics, Automotive & Technology. The Senior Vendor Managers will utilize a wide range of skills and work across major functional areas such as inventory management, marketing, merchandising, pricing, operations, and finance to drive the performance of vendor partners and will also act as the vertical lead for a category within Business, Electronics, Automotive & Technology.As a Senior Vendor Manager, you will be accountable for business results across the vendors and categories you manage. 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, setting 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 broad skill-set and experience 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 teamThese roles are the largest and most impactful businesses within Retail at Amazon. We are a fast-paced and exciting, 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- 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 ...

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 Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced various devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Amazon Echo. What will you help us create? The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for all internal and external activities related to supply planning from production forecasts to finished good delivery. To succeed in this role, you need to be data driven, business oriented, cost conscious, and customer-centric.Key job responsibilities- Create and maintain a production schedule using the capacity plan, material constraints, and demand as inputs.- Analyze demand changes to ensure supply aligns with demand requirements.- Drive solutions to reduce and eliminate any short or long term gaps in supply plans.- Lead and facilitate meetings with global manufacturing partners, as required, to reduce and eliminate shortages.- Clearly communicate our manufacturing partner's current production status to senior/executive stakeholders.- Develop production strategies for new production introductions (NPI) through end of life (EOL) that balances supply and demand.- Responsible for short/long-term planning to drive manufacturing investment decisions.- Clearly communicate supply and demand strategies to senior/executive stakeholders.- Monitor and report supply chain costs.- Be responsible for supply planning reporting generation and distribution.- Identify opportunities to improve the planning process and drive projects to completion.This role may require some travel.A day in the lifeSupply Planning Managers are responsible for production planning and order fulfillment for Amazon Devices. Supply Planning Managers are connected in the planning process throughout a product’s entire lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) to End of Manufacturing (EOM). A typical week starts by understanding week-over- week demand changes and how that impacts the business’s ability to balance supply to demand. You will analyze planned versus actual production as inputs change and will communicate supply and operations constraints to cross-functional stakeholders and executives. You will anticipate stocking levels based on demand strategies, create and implement risk mitigation strategies to eliminate supply chain disruptions and drive decisions based on costs using data and inputs from cross-functional teams. Your weekly planning deliverables will drive capacity decisions and component purchases upstream to suppliers and set the production strategy with Amazon’s electronic manufacturing suppliers.About the teamAmazon Devices Global Supply Planning (GSP) team’s mission is to deliver excellent service to our customers, inspire change through flawless execution, value trust, equity, and recognition of our colleagues, and focus on delivering high impact improvements to processes, capabilities, and efficiency to fuel the Amazon Flywheel. If you are interested in supply chain planning and execution, you may be a fit for the Supply Planning Manager role. You will be a central part of the Supply Planning team that plans how Amazon Devices are made and delivered to customer hands. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience- 5+ years Planning experience in a consumer market Segment Company- 5+ years Supply Chain management and manufacturing operations experience- Experience with MS Office, specifically Excel- Understanding (and practical application) of LEAN ...

DESCRIPTION At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.As a Senior Category Manager, you will create and own the strategic relationship with third-party logistic providers (3PLs) and senior internal stakeholders while building collaboration within and across organizational boundaries. You will drive key sourcing activities, ensuring equipment and service availability to meet business goals while minimizing risk. You will be the trusted advisor in strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives. In this role will manage internal and external relationships while building new categories and processes.We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically source solutions, including services as part of our External Fulfillment Procurement Organization. The position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies and processes, deliver savings and improve productivity across the category. Key job responsibilities- Build a resilient 3PL supplier ecosystem creating resiliency, flexibility, and incremental capacity when required- Identify, develop and deliver long term sourcing strategies while leading sourcing initiatives with cross-functional teams- Drive the decision-making process with senior leadership to improve 3PL EF category management.- Drive commercial relationships with suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving Amazon service and customer experience with improved cost and performance - Lead supplier performance management; including improving sustainability and social responsibility- Coordinate and collaborate with operational teams to deploy and manage the implementation of your defined strategies.~25% travel including occasional international travelA day in the life- Earn the trust of key stakeholders driving alignment with the business - Drive and execute complex sourcing activities in cooperation with cross-functional teams- Creatively problem solve and deliver complete market solutions- Develop a resilient, fast paced, flexible supplier ecosystem capable of delivering at or above the speed of the business- Gather business needs and elaborate the most optimal sourcing strategy to secure on timely manner the capacity, minimizing Total Cost of Ownership and risk- Leverage existing procurement resources to benefit our internal customers- Own commercial relationship with third-party logistic providers About the teamGPO 3PL External Fulfillment procurement is focused on delivering solutions and services to the AFN by building a strong 3PL network supplier base. Our team aims to fulfill at 1P speed, service and customer experience and providing advantages in cost and flexibility. Our team strives to be THE control tower for 3PL EF procurement support to our stakeholders. We continue to innovate and find ways to move faster and more efficiently to deliver capacity in to Amazon Customer fulfillment networkKey stakeholders include various teams within Network Planning, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Legal and others.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree- 5+ years of supply chain experience- 5+ years of procurement experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership ...

Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced innovated devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Amazon Echo. What will you help us create?Key job responsibilitiesThe Supply Planning Manager is responsible for all internal and external activities related to supply planning from production forecasts to finished good delivery. To succeed in this role, you need to be data driven, business oriented, cost conscious, and customer-centric. In this role, you will:- Create and maintain a production schedule using the capacity plan, material constraints, and demand as inputs.- Analyze demand changes to ensure supply aligns with demand requirements.- Drive solutions to reduce and eliminate any short or long term gaps in supply plans.- Lead and facilitate meetings with global manufacturing partners, as required, to reduce and eliminate shortages.- Clearly communicate our manufacturing partner's current production status to senior/executive stakeholders.- Develop production strategies for new production introductions (NPI) through end of life (EOL) that balances supply and demand.- Responsible for short/long-term planning to drive manufacturing investment decisions.- Clearly communicate supply and demand strategies to senior/executive stakeholders.- Monitor and report supply chain costs.- Be responsible for supply planning reporting generation and distribution.- Identify opportunities to improve the planning process and drive projects to completion.- This role may require some travel.A day in the lifeSupply Planning Managers are responsible for production planning and order fulfillment for Amazon Devices. They are connected in the planning process throughout a product’s entire lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) to End of Manufacturing (EOM).A typical week starts by understanding week-over- week demand changes and how that impacts the business’s ability to balance supply to demand. You will analyze planned versus actual production as inputs change and will communicate supply and operations constraints to cross-functional stakeholders and executives. You will anticipate stocking levels based on demand strategies, create and implement risk mitigation strategies to eliminate supply chain disruptions and drive decisions based on costs using data and inputs from cross-functional teams.Your weekly planning deliverables will drive capacity decisions and component purchases upstream to suppliers and set the production strategy with Amazon’s electronic manufacturing suppliers.About the teamAmazon Devices Global Supply Planning (GSP) team’s mission is to deliver excellent service to our customers, inspire change through flawless execution, value trust, equity, and recognition of our colleagues, and focus on delivering high impact improvements to processes, capabilities, and efficiency to fuel the Amazon Flywheel.If you are interested in supply chain planning and execution, you may be a fit for the Supply Planning Manager role. You will be a central part of the Supply Planning team that plans how Amazon Devices are made and delivered to customer hands.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years Supply Chain management, Production Planning, Capacity Planning or Manufacturing Operations experience in consumer electronics- Experience in OEM business, CE industry; Financial or business analysis experience preferred- Experience with MS Office, specifically Excel- Understanding (and practical application) of lean manufacturing ...