The Canada retail team is responsible for owning the end-to-end experience for Amazon's Canadian customers. Amazon Canada is a fast-growing business where our business model is evolving with technology and industry trends. 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 skillsProven ability to multi-taskDetail orientedThrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environment The 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.
Key job responsibilitiesDefines the vision and business strategy for the category including North Star metric(s) and KPIs for measuring resultsManages category P&L and develops plans that drive revenue and margin improvements for the businessDevelops vendor relationships inclusive of terms negotiations and growth focused initiativesDrives broad adoption and provides an unparalleled customer experienceDevises clear frameworks for making day-to-day decisionsLeads execution of projects including building project plansDrives commitments from internal teams including Marketing, Engineering, and Category ManagementDives deep into inputs and understands the downstream impact of changes to pricing, selection, and convenience for subcategories. Minimum Requirements:
3+ years of experience with Excel5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experienceBachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experienceExperience with financial analysis and P&L ownershipExperience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvementsExperience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $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.
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