Strategic Category Manager: Data-Driven Growth

Amazon Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Australia is seeking a Category Manager to own end-to-end category performance with strong P&L ownership and deep analytical capabilities. You will conduct sophisticated analysis to drive strategic decisions and build durable supplier relationships.

The role emphasizes customer advocacy, cross-functional collaboration, and coaching of peers in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. In-office presence is required five days a week at the CBD location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of professional or military experience.
• 5+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive Category Strategy: Own end to end category performance, develop growth strategies, and make data‑driven ranging decisions.
• Demand Forecasting: Create forecasts of demand based on multiple sources, including local sales history, other locale data, external market insights, and vendor feedback to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Build Strategic Partnerships: Lead commercial negotiation and cultivate long term relationships with existing and potential supplier partners to create mutually beneficial growth opportunities.
• Pricing & Promotion: Shape pricing strategies that balance profitability with customer value. Partner with marketing teams to plan and execute impactful promotional events.
• Analyze and Optimize: Dive deep into complex data to identify trends, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the customer experience.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with marketing, finance, supply chain, and advertising teams to achieve holistic business objectives.
• Develop Team Capabilities: Act as a subject matter expert, coach colleagues, and contribute to team knowledge development.

Skills

P&L ownership

Data analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years of professional or military experience

Job description

Amazon Australia is seeking a Category Manager to own end-to-end category performance with strong P&L ownership and deep analytical capabilities. You will conduct sophisticated analysis to drive strategic decisions and build durable supplier relationships.

The role emphasizes customer advocacy, cross-functional collaboration, and coaching of peers in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. In-office presence is required five days a week at the CBD location.