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Amazon is looking for a team-oriented, highly analytical and passionate business leader to join the Fashion and Fitness team. The Senior Vendor Manager will be responsible for developing and managing a dynamic business in our Outdoors GL, working in the Outdoor Equipment category. This role is responsible for vendor relationship management and negotiations, driving sales/marketing/promotions, implementing operational performance improvements and creating a world class customer experience. The candidate will own their portfolio/category from start to finish and will be responsible for meeting the following targets: revenue and margin growth, selection count, in-stock rate, inventory turnover and aging as well as leading process/efficiency improvement targets. In addition, this position is expected to provide leadership across categories - driving systems, process, and customer experience improvements that will benefit all customers at amazon.com. This will include heavy focus on improving customer experiences for e-mobility product deliveries, replacement parts, and returns. The successful Senior Vendor Manager must be able to: - Act as the business owner for assigned categories, possessing a complete understanding (inclusive of the strategic context) of internal and external variables that impact your business (this entails owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on the business, along with responsibility for driving projects and promotions to achieve business objectives)- Have a thorough understanding of the industry, seasonality and business trends/events, and continually monitor competitor/industry developments- Maximize Amazon’s business profitability and selection expansion opportunities- Have a complete understanding of the customer needs, both existing and potential, and use that knowledge to advocate for and drive delivery of site features that provide Amazon customers with an unparalleled shopping experience- Manage vendor relationships - manage supplier/partner contracts, manage day-to-day relationships, and negotiate and secure marketing funds- Create business plans for new opportunities and develop and execute project plans for the launch of new features, incorporating merchandising and pricing strategies- Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, while meeting tight deadlines- Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targetsAbout the teamHere at Fashion & Fitness, we are inspired to never stop embracing our uniqueness for both our employees and our customers.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience with business analysis and P&L management- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration- Experience using data to influence business decisions- Experience with Excel- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL- Experience negotiating with external stakeholders and responsibility for making financial decisions ...

Amazon is looking for an entrepreneurial Vendor Manager who will own the P&L and relationships with some of the largest vendors in Shoes. The 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 Shoes.As a 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. Here at Fashion & Fitness, we are inspired to never stop embracing our uniqueness for both our employees and our customers.Here at Fashion & Fitness, we are inspired to never stop embracing our uniqueness for both our employees and 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 Canada's Hardlines team is seeking a self-driven Vendor Manager candidate to support our Vendor Management team and our vendor partners. Vendor Managers work directly with vendors to improve value, selection and convenience across their business. They play a critical role in managing strategic and established brands to drive profitability and topline performance for their category.The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:· Strong oral and written communication skills· Proven ability to multi-task· Detail oriented· Thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environmentThe candidate will use customer obsession and analytics to inform creative solutions to drive their business. The Vendor Manager will have the opportunity to engage with multiple internal teams to optimize product line performance for key manufacturers (vendors) on Amazon.ca. They will utilize strong communication skills to collaborate with internal cross-functional partners, such as site merchandising, buying, pricing, inventory management, operations, online marketing, and finance to drive performance for our Amazon.ca vendor partners.This position provides the candidate an opportunity to execute analytical deep dives that help inform category growth strategies and initiatives. In addition to gaining vendor management experience, this candidate will have exposure in driving category growth. Amazon.ca Vendor Managers have the unique opportunity to work at the most innovative online retailer, while developing strong functional skills in online merchandising/marketing, buying, planning/forecasting, pricing, and business analytics.RESPONSIBILITIES:Vendor Managers conceive, create and analyze a wide range of levers to drive vendor growth, brand awareness, negotiations and topline revenue on Amazon.ca.This role is also responsible for inventory management, product launches, pricing, and conducting detailed analysis to identify opportunities to drive growth for the vendor and Amazon.ca.Vendor Manager roles are in the General Management career path at Amazon. The General Management career path offers the opportunity for advancement into a variety of roles including Marketing/Merchandising, Vendor Management, Product Management and Inventory Management.Key job responsibilitiesThe Brand Specialist role on Amazon Canada's Toys team offers an exciting introduction to online retail and serves as a broad training ground for future success. This position involves working directly with strategic toy vendors to grow their businesses and optimize supply chains on Amazon.ca. The Brand Specialist will collaborate with multiple internal teams, including In-stock, Vendor Management, and Site Merchandising, as well as management to develop and execute strategies that grow and improve the toy product portfolio. Key responsibilities include managing vendor partnerships, enhancing performance indicators, optimizing supply chains, and contributing to site merchandising efforts to improve the overall toy shopping experience. This role requires an experienced brand manager capable of both strategic thinking and tactical execution, who can develop skills across various functional areas of e-commerce. The ideal candidate will balance long-term planning with immediate action, applying their expertise to grow the toy category on Amazon.ca while gaining valuable exposure to different aspects of the online retail business.A day in the life- Acting as the ‘business owner’ for his or her vendors in their respective categories, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business- Owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on vendors, along with responsibility for driving strategic supply chain projects and promotions to achieve business objectives- Proactively negotiating costs, promotional opportunities, and other business inputs for the vendor — autonomously- Conducting pricing and ROI analysis and making recommendations for initiatives that optimize profit margin- Managing Purchase Orders and In-Stock analysis for the strategic brands- Optimizing the online presence and content of each product on the brand's portfolio- Developing and executing marketing plans in order to drive awareness and purchases for the brand- Driving cross-category initiatives to improve operational process and deliver resultsAbout the teamOur team has a strong culture of hard working individuals that value flexibility, ownership, and ability to create our own priorities. Success is driven by an ability to operate independently, while sharing learnings, wins, and misses across the team.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience in financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, marketing, business development, consulting, negotiation or supply chain ...

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 ...

We are looking for a curious, customer obsessed, driven and creative individual to join the Amazon Fresh vendor management team. The Buyer/Vendor Manager will engage directly with multiple internal teams to optimize the assortment for key vendors and brands. You will utilize a wide range of skills and work across major functional areas such as 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 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, understanding of Excel, and familiarity with SQL 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.Key job responsibilitiesOur environment is fast-paced, and requires someone who is flexible, detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with multiple teams, vendors, partners, and management.A day in the life-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 forecastingAbout the teamAmazon Fresh is a dynamic and innovative org, where we are passionate about revolutionizing the grocery shopping experience. We are a team of diverse group of talented professionals dedicated to reshaping how customers access and enjoy fresh, high-quality products. At Amazon Fresh, we embrace a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that encourages creativity, agility, and a commitment to delivering unparalleled service in the rapidly evolving world of online grocery. Together, we are building the future of convenience and customer satisfaction at the intersection of technology and everyday essentials.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- 2+ years of market research analyst, product manager, or equivalent experience- 2+ years of doing one of several roles: quantitative/financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, pricing, marketing or e-commerce experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration ...

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers who work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling, and fun. Amazon Robotics empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas. Amazon Robotics co-op opportunities will be based out of the Greater Boston Area in our two state-of-the-art facilities in Westborough, MA and North Reading, MA. Both campuses provide a unique opportunity to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities.This role is an On-site 6 month co-op from July - December 2025.The Robotics Manufacturing and Technical Operations team is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Co-op to develop and manage new manufacturing initiatives which will support high volume, high mix manufacturing and emerging products and technology. The Manufacturing team works with partner teams in early design stages and develops processes to launch and sustain manufacturing for complex robotics equipment. This role will work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and technical operations to operationalize new insourcing or optimization opportunities and manage execution deliverables throughout the lifecycle of the project. The role will have visibility and project ownership across all manufacturing operations and will lead critical planning activities for world class manufacturing execution. The role collaborates with leadership and stakeholders to develop performance metrics, drive best practices, and lead process and tool improvements that align with the strategic priorities of the team. Key job responsibilities* Identifies and executes small to medium sized supply chain/operations projects* Integrates key planning metrics with broader business metrics to deliver optimal customer experience* Provides scalable solutions for specific business identified opportunities* Works with internal technical teams to drive a single system process change (e.g., inventory tracking) by defining requirements, driving prioritization, and managing implementation* Evolve and maintain standard operating procedures for manufacturing operations to support future program management in a high mix, high volume manufacturing environment* Support weekly, monthly and quarterly business planning cycles and track performance metrics/KPIs* Provide recommendations for operational improvements including utilization of ERP/system capabilities* Continuous improvement projects* Troubleshooting escalations for receiving, shipping, or general material flow * Ability to travel (~10%) to support projects when normal business travel practices resumeA day in the lifeIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!About the teamThe Amazon Robotics Manufacturing and Technical Operations team (RMTO) works across the Global Robotic Operations department to enable manufacturing scalability and adaptability to best serve the Amazon Operations Network. Through strategic thought leadership, we evaluate manufacturing constraints across the product portfolio to deliver solutions that optimize resource allocation and maximize customer responsiveness. Our team’s holistic and peculiar mindset allows us to develop the manufacturing leaders of tomorrow while delivering results for our customers.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- * Pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in an Engineering major, Supply Chain Management, or other equivalent discipline * Currently enrolled in college/university and must have at least one semester/term/quarter of school left to complete after the end of the co-op * Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) from July - Dec 2025 * December 2025 graduation date or later * Microsoft Office skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel ...

Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery? Amazon is looking for a customer obsessed, analytical and innovative individual to join Amazon Fresh Grocery as a Senior Category Manager. This role will own the P&L for some of the largest categories in Frozen. You will utilize a wide range of skills and work across major functional areas such as supply chain, marketing, merchandising, pricing and promotions to drive performance.The ideal candidate should have extensive buying experience as well as demonstrated ability to plan assortments independently, think strategically, analyze and interpret data, spot market trends, and collaborate with vendors. A detail-oriented and analytical mindset is a must along with a strong proficiency in Excel and a natural curiosity for the customer. You will be expected to thrive in ambiguous situations, take ownership of goals, and work in a fast-paced environment to deliver results. Much of this work will be cross-functional, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure an optimal assortment. As a result, a collaborative attitude, great communication skills and a keen sense of initiative are critical to success. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who will take ownership of projects and business problems to drive successful results.Key job responsibilities• Plan the assortment for multiple categories, determining what items to put on our digital and physical shelves• Own the P&L for multiple large categories, hitting top and bottom line targets• Develop strategic relationships with new and existing suppliers to ensure early insight into new trends and products; early and exclusive access to new items; merchandising and promotions and competitive costs.• Develop category strategies, detailing what changes will be made to the categories over the next year and the direction you want to take the categories over the next three years• Plan endcaps, circular features, and other promotions in coordination with marketingBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience- 5+ years of with Excel experience- 5+ years of buying or category management experience ...

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. ...

Be a part of operating the world’s largest cloud computing infrastructure. Amazon Web Services is seeking bright, motivated, hardworking individuals to fill Data Center Logistics positions. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in logistics with a focus of transportation, shipping receiving and inventory control and warehousing. They must possesses a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to multitask and operate in a very fast paced complex environment, meet deadlines, and a commitment to Operational Excellence. Additionally offering strong customer support and the ability to remain flexible with frequent shifts in priorities.The Logistics Specialist will process in-stock components as well as receive and process inbound shipments and coordinate and execute daily equipment deliveries to Datacenters across the region. Also be able to drive up to 10 hours a day. You will also assist with ongoing requests to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained and distributed to all locations to support build and repair activities. Working with the Logistics Manager, they create plans to optimize the flow and delivery of parts through their lifecycle; tracking inventory locations and movement. They work closely with Datacenter Operations Technicians to fulfill parts and equipment deliveries quickly and accurately. They will also work with Procurement teams to ensure that inbound equipment orders are complete and delivered to appropriate Data Center Locations.They are responsible for accurate data entry and resolving questions from peer organizations. Additionally, the Logistics Specialist will ensure that all information associated with the deliveries such as inventory tracking and Ticket updates are accurate to ensure equipment is ready for processing by end user.The ideal Logistics Specialist will dive deep into and the inventory they distribute to better understand the tracking, control and accuracy surrounding the components. The Specialist will be involved in, if not responsible for or limited to, decision making involving route planning, vehicle maintenance, load planning, loading and unloading equipment daily equipment deliveries, ultimately helping us to deliver on our goals of high availability and low cost. They will also maintain up-to-date metrics dashboards and or excel spreadsheets and will create reports for internal and external customer and management as required.Responsibilities can and will include driving long distances for long periods of time up to 10 hours a day in company vehicles such as box trucks and cargo vans, 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, they may have to unpack boxes and verify contents. Load and unload large equipment utilizing forklifts and or pallet jacks. The Logistics 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 Transportation, shipping and receiving as well as inventory control, adhere to strict safety standards, maintain very high quality, and be willing and able to work on powered equipment (i.e forklift or cherry picker).The following physical demands are expected with reasonable accommodations:- Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts- Noise level varies and can be loud- Temperature between 60 and 90 degrees, and will occasionally exceed 90 degrees- This team will be working overtime as needed by the businessWillingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations:- Must be able to lift loads of up to 39 pounds and carry them for short distances- May participate in group lifts of 40 pounds or more.- Push or pull heavy objects into position- Work in a noisy environment- Commitment to a culture of safety- Must be able to shift priorities without friction. A Valid Driver's License is required. This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.Key job responsibilities- Receive parts, maintain inventory, and check-out parts as needed to Data Center Technicians and Engineers- Load and unload shipments and transport parts, racks, and equipment between different locations, including localized driving of a variety of transportation vehicles- Attend company provided fork lift operator training- Complete company provided training in driving box trucks up to 26’ in length- Handle sensitive/classified client materials- Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts- Occasionally work is in an office environment- Work overtime as requiredPerform the following tasks:- Lift loads of up to 39 pounds and carry them for short distances- Participate in group lifts of 40 pounds or more- Frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach- Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl- Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment- Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance- Push or pull heavy objects into position- Work in a noisy environment- Stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods of timeAbout the teamAWS 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 (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.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.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. 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 conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.We’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 and 2+ years of material forecasting experience- 2+ year of experience in shipping & receiving, inventory and warehousing practices and 2+ year of experience in transportation. ...

The Amazon US Furniture business is seeking a leader with proven experience to drive process improvements and thought leadership in inventory planning and operations.The Sr. Strategic Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for leading inventory management strategies to maximize customer experience, sales, margin and turns, as well as end-to-end business ownership of all supply chain processes from manufacturer to consumer. They will use data to influence others and build scalable systems & processes, rather than just addressing single issues. They will play a critical role in delivering the optimal customer experience by ensuring we have the right product quantities, in the right places, at the right time. To achieve this mission, Supply Chain Managers work to continuously optimize our end-to-end supply chain by engaging with vendors to improve operational metrics and driving system and process automation with internal teams.The successful candidate must be highly organized and possess strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. They are able to self-manage competing priorities, driving both strategic and tactical activities and parallel, 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.Key job responsibilities- Identifying and delivering operational improvement opportunities around buying and demand planning.- Monitoring and identifying opportunities to improve key supply chain metrics such as Out of Stock rate, Overstock Rate, Total Inbound Lead Time, Delivery Speed, and Confirmation/Fill Rates.- Share supply chain insights and contribute to business reviews for Senior Leadership (verbal and written).- Identify opportunities to optimize our supply chain cost structure and profitability through vendor engagement, project management, and collaboration with partner teams on system improvements.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 Grocery is seeking an exceptionally motivated, financially adept, skilled negotiator and passionate business leader to help us develop the future of Coffee on Amazon. Our mission is to enable our customers to easily discover and purchase their Grocery needs on Amazon, quickly and efficiently, while lowering overall cost-to-serve. The Sr Vendor Manager is responsible for managing inputs, customer experience, topline performance, and ultimately the overall growth and profitability strategy for their category. He/she facilitates all interactions with the vendor base, including: identifying and on-boarding impactful brands and selection, negotiating contracts and terms, managing promotional activities, and improving operational efficiency (e.g., inbound logistics, instock, payments). We expect this person to be a passionate customer advocate within Amazon and have a long-term, cross-functional mindset and a deep understanding of the P&L.Key job responsibilitiesDefine and execute the category vision and business strategy, including the establishment of North Star metrics and KPIs. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the industry by analyzing macro trends, competitor strategies, and market dynamics.Perform detailed financial analyses to identify growth opportunities and consistently achieve or surpass revenue and profitability targets.Cultivate and manage strategic vendor partnerships while leading negotiations across all business elements to drive results.Expand selection, innovate shopping experiences, enhance product availability, and optimize pricing to deliver an exceptional overall customer experience.Lead cross-functional initiatives and teams to drive alignment and achieve business goals.Streamline and innovate processes to improve efficiency and make the team better.A day in the lifeTo deliver results, this person will own strategic vendor relationships, expand product selection, negotiate vendor terms, partner with marketing and advertising to drive traffic and work with operations and instock to guarantee product availability and reduce cost-to-serve.About the teamUS Core Grocery is a part of the dynamic US Consumables Organization and one of Amazon's three flagship businesses serving Grocery customers, alongside Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market. As a key driver of growth and customer obsession, US Core Grocery shapes the future of how millions of customers shop for everyday essentials, delivering unparalleled convenience, selection, and value.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders- Experience with business analysis and P&L management- Experience using data to influence business decisions- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration ...

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 (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS’ Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a highly effective candidate to identify, create, develop and integrate innovative technology to deliver the best operating, lowest cost infrastructure in the world. This role will lead sourcing, pricing, geo-diversity, and second source manufacturing efforts for supply resiliency for AI/ML products added to our product roadmap.This role will manage the additional supply chain complexity when qualifying suppliers and manufacturing lines when transitioning from development to Mass Production. Additionally, this role will deliver our component multi-sourcing strategies, pricing, and enable contract manufacturing for the same platforms to ensure supply chain resiliency for our expanding AI/ML roadmap. This role will lead line qualification, capacity planning, and contract agreements during product development so that at launch, manufacturing capacity is scalable to meet our customer needs. AWS serves over a million active customers in more than 190 countries. We are steadily expanding global infrastructure to help our customers achieve lower latency and higher throughput. As our customers grow their businesses, AWS will continue to provide infrastructure that meets their global requirements.Key job responsibilities - Develop and implement Mechanical sourcing strategies for AWS hardware infrastructure. - Develop and implement sourcing strategies for AWS hardware infrastructure. - Understand industry and technology trends. - Identify key technology trends in the industry and drive supplier product roadmaps and execute on strategic initiatives in those products. - Negotiate and implement complex supplier agreements and contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders. - Develop negotiations strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationship with suppliers. - Responsible to provide weekly core-team updates, deliver executive level updates on a monthly basis, and will be responsible for vendor escalations in order to resolve any issues related to his/her category. - Present to senior leadership via written narratives.About the teamDiverse Experiences AWS 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. Why 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 ExperiencesAmazon 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 BalanceWe 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 CultureHere 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.Professional traits that are necessary for Amazon leaders: - Exhibits excellent judgment - Has high standards (is never satisfied with the status quo) - Is able to dive deep and is never out of touch with the details of the business - Expects and requires innovation of her/his team - Has passion and convictions and the innate ability to inspire passion in others - Strong results orientation - Thinks bigBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 6+ years of responding to requests for proposals (e.g., determining requirements, matching requirements to technical approach and solutions, developing solutions against requirements) experience ...

At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need talented and driven people. Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers buy their groceries? Amazon is looking for a customer obsessed, analytical, and innovative individual to join Amazon Fresh as a Vendor Manager to lead multiple facets of an omni-channel grocery business.Your direct responsibility will be focused on growing and maximizing our partnership with a key critical vendor partner, leading annual vendor negotiations and driving joint business priorities throughout the year. You will work with internal and external stakeholders, owning strategic vendor relationships, negotiating vendor terms, partnering with marketing and advertising to drive traffic, and working with supply chain to guarantee product availability. You will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business.The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated ability to operate independently, think strategically, analyze data, conduct business reviews, and lead winning negotiations. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High judgment, ability to influence, analytical talent, and exceptional communications are essential to success in this role.Key job responsibilities- Own the P&L for high priority, large vendor with a focus on growing categories and customer baskets, as well as improving vendor profitability.- Develop strategic relationships and joint business plans to ensure early insight into new trends and products, early and exclusive access to new items, merchandising and promotions investment and competitive costs.- Drive winning negotiations and represent Amazon when meeting with vendor senior leadership.- Lead a cross-functional team, including Marketing, Instock, Merchandising, and Amazon Advertising, to drive superior vendor results.- Continuously audit to improve the customer experience and business performance.BASIC 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 ...

In 2015, Amazon announced the launch of Amazon Business, a new marketplace on Amazon.com combining the selection, convenience, and value that customers have come to know and love from Amazon with new features and unique benefits for business customers. The Business Industrial and Scientific Supplies (BISS) team is looking for a Senior Vendor Manager (SVM) for Professional Medical category. The SVM will be responsible for managing a selection portfolio and end to end relationship with related vendors driving the topline performance and profitability for their business. The SVM is also responsible for managing the full scope of their category and vendor portfolio, including setting strategic direction, managing P&L performance and overseeing operational performance. Within strategic direction, SVM to identify offering gaps, key brands to onboard and customer experience to offer.He/She owns vendor relationships end-to-end, from signing new vendors, leading negotiations, managing promotional activities, and achieving operational or logistical objectives. The ideal candidate works effectively across various functional teams, including Amazon Business, marketing, sales, supply chain, compliance and legal. Strong candidates are results-oriented, entrepreneurial, can identify and successfully pursue category-relevant opportunities, and build internal processes to improve the supplier and customer experience. Strong candidates will be able to define initiatives objectives and roadmaps and drive ideas from conception to delivery.Key job responsibilitiesCUSTOMER 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 category and supplier growth strategies - Unlocks key product portfolio gaps through business development and/or negotiation - Provides recommendation on business opportunities and long-term strategy for multiple sub-categories VENDOR MANAGEMENT - Expands current vendor selection and secures new brand selection for multiple subcategories - Drives strategic negotiations to deliver top- and bottom-line category growth - Builds long-term relationships by creating value, identifying opportunities for growth, acquiring customers, and enhancing customer brand awareness - Increases vendor participation in strategic supplier go-to-market programs BUSINESS 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 - Creates strategic and prioritized vendor marketing plan that maximizes margin dollars and customer experience - 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 changes TEAM DEVELOPMENT - Holds team accountable for maintaining robust process documentation - Provides regular peer feedback and coaching - Implements Amazon’s best recruiting practices and continuously raises the bar for hiring#rediscoverretail #hardlinescareersBASIC 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- 3+ years of with Excel experience ...

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 for key vendors and brands. You will utilize a wide range of skills and work across major functional areas such as 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 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, understanding of Excel, and familiarity with SQL 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.Key job responsibilitiesOur 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 forecastingAbout the teamAmazon Fresh is a dynamic and innovative org, where we are passionate about revolutionizing the grocery shopping experience. We are a team of diverse group of talented professionals dedicated to reshaping how customers access and enjoy fresh, high-quality products. At Amazon Fresh, we embrace a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that encourages creativity, agility, and a commitment to delivering unparalleled service in the rapidly evolving world of online grocery. Together, we are building the future of convenience and customer satisfaction at the intersection of technology and everyday essentials.BASIC 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 ...

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 Components 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 responsibilitiesConduct 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 ...

Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronic systems. Having our offices, labs, test floors and factories all co-located means that we can design the hardware, write the code, test, build and watch it all come to life. This allows us to innovate quickly and on limitless ideas. Current advancements are underway in autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more.Are you inspired by solving complex supply chain challenges? Do you have a passion for driving operational excellence through process improvements and automation? We are seeking an experienced Production Planner to optimize production planning, lead strategic initiatives, and partner across the organization to delight our customers.At the core of the Production Planner role is driving end-to-end planning excellence through the strategic implementation of advanced supply chain planning technology and optimized workflows. This leader serves as a subject matter expert, guiding the technical transition from legacy systems to a modern, integrated planning platform. They will oversee the execution of critical planning processes, including finite production scheduling, material requirements planning, capacity planning, and inventory optimization. The Production Planner partners cross-functionally to streamline planning processes, eliminate manual tasks, and enhance planning capabilities to improve customer service, reduce costs, and optimize working capital. They will leverage data, analytics, and automation to generate more realistic and achievable plans that align with the company's strategic objectives.Key job responsibilities- Create and maintain finite capacity production schedules considering equipment, labor, and material constraints- Perform sequence optimization to minimize changeovers and maximize manufacturing throughput- Develop and maintain short-term, medium-term, and long-term capacity models- Identify and resolve capacity bottlenecks through constraint analysis and simulation- Monitor and manage inventory levels and replenishment strategies to optimize working capital- Participate in S&OP process to align supply plans with demand forecasts- Release and manage work orders through their complete lifecycle- Set-up and maintain Bills of Distribution and Sourcing Rules- Leverage planning systems and analytics to generate optimized supply plans- Develop capacity modeling tools using SQL, Python, and visualization platforms- Monitor KPIs including schedule adherence, inventory turns, and supplier delivery- Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics on supply plan execution- Partner with engineering on routings and resource rates for capacity planning- Communicate supply-related risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders- Support new product introduction projects for supply planning requirementsA day in the lifeSuccess Metrics:* Production Schedule Adherence* On Time in Full (OTIF)* Finish Good Inventory Instock Attainment* Inventory Turns / Days of Supply* Capacity Utilization* Capacity AttainmentBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of professional experience in production planning, supply chain, or a related field- Deep understanding of advanced planning strategies and replenishment processes- Excellent problem-solving and process improvement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams- Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects- Proficient in supply chain management tools and technologies- Proficient in SQL and data visualization to drive key insights- Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma process improvement methodologies- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related technical field ...

Amazon is looking for an entrepreneurial Senior Vendor Manager who will own the P&L and relationships with some of the largest vendors in Shoes. 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 Shoes.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- 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 Vendor Manager position is for a passionate customer and brand advocate within Amazon with proven analytical capabilities, project management skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize. The Vendor Manager is a P&L owner and hands on operator with some of the world's greatest brands that have a direct selling relationship with Amazon. The VM must be an excellent communicator - this person will work cross-functionally every day with supply chain, finance, advertising, etc. to ensure that your businesses are positioned for growth and sustainable success. A great VM candidate is someone that has a "can do" attitude, is passionate about driving customer-centric outcomes, and has a track record of delivering business results. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for retail and a high level of flexibility and commitment.A successful VM will be able to:- Act as the business owner for assigned categories, possessing a complete understanding (inclusive of the strategic context) of internal and external variables that impact your business (this entails owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on the business, along with responsibility for driving projects and promotions to achieve business objectives)- Continually monitor business trends/events and competitor/industry developments - Maximize Amazon’s business profitability and selection expansion opportunities - Have a complete understanding of the customer needs, both existing and potential, and use that knowledge to advocate for and drive delivery of site features that provide Amazon customers with an unparalleled shopping experience - Manage vendor relationships - manage supplier/partner contracts, manage day-to-day relationships, and negotiate and secure marketing funds- Create business plans for new opportunities and develop and execute project plans for the launch of new features, incorporating merchandising and pricing strategies - Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, while meeting tight deadlines - Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targetsBASIC 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 ...