We are seeking a Vendor Manager to help re-invent the experiences for brands selling in our store. A successful VM will:
-Lead the identification, scoping, and creation of solutions to grow a strategic group of brands.
-Maximize Amazon’s business profitability and selection expansion opportunities
-Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to exceed revenue and profitability targets
-Manage brand growth on Amazon focusing on key inputs to drive the long-term success of each business
-Manage a set of strategic vendors, their contracts, and day-to-day relationships including forecasting and buying, negotiations, and catalog support
-Identify new opportunities across a large number of brands with a focus on developing scalable solutions
-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
-Invent or iterate on processes to simplify and improve vendor and customer service levels
-Continuously seek information to improve the customer experience and make recommendations to the business
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements
- Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $141,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.