Senior Vendor Manager, Pet Products, Amazon CA

Amazon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Vendor Manager who will serve as a business owner for vendor accounts. This role requires an analytical mind and a collaborative spirit to develop joint business plans that drive growth and enhance vendor success within the Pet Products team. Candidates should have a strong background in account management and data analysis, with an emphasis on negotiation and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in account management or similar roles.
• Proficient in Excel with knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL.
• Experience driving internal collaboration and business analysis.

Responsibilities

• Act as the business owner for the vendor and understand internal/external variables.
• Own forecasting and drive strategic supply chain projects.
• Optimize online product presence and develop marketing plans.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Account management

Cross-functional team leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Access

SQL

Job description

Amazon's Canada team is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, hard-working, analytical, and creative candidate to join our Pet Products team. You will work directly with a portfolio of strategic vendor partners to develop their business, acting as a liaison and executing a joint business plan.

The team operates across several hub cities including Seattle, Arlington, and Toronto. This role has the flexibility to align with any of these hubs.

The Senior Vendor Manager position offers an exciting introduction to our online retail business and a broad training ground for future success. This role will work directly with a strategic vendor to grow their business and optimize their supply chain while collaborating with multiple internal teams and management. The Senior Vendor Manager will develop skills and work across all three functional areas (In-stock, Vendor Management, and Site Merchandising) to enhance their vendor’s success at Amazon.

Key job responsibilities

1. Act as the business owner for your vendor in their respective categories, possessing a comprehensive understanding of internal and external variables impacting the business.
2. Own forecasting, monitor, understand, and report on the vendor, with responsibility for driving strategic supply chain projects and promotions to meet business objectives.
3. Proactively negotiate costs, promotional opportunities, and other business inputs for the vendor.
4. Conduct pricing and ROI analysis, making recommendations to optimize profit margins.
5. Manage Purchase Orders and In-Stock analysis for strategic brands.
6. Optimize the online presence and content of each product in the brand's portfolio.
7. Develop and execute marketing plans to increase brand awareness and purchases.
8. Drive cross-category initiatives to improve operational processes and deliver results.

Minimum qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Excel
• 5+ years of account management, project or program management, or buying experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
• Experience using data to influence business decisions
• Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
• Experience with business analysis and P&L management
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience leading cross-functional teams

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected categories.

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