Category Manager, Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS)

Amazon Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking a Category Manager for Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS) to lead omni-channel strategies across buying, vendor management, product management, operations and marketing.

You will own subcategory P&L, develop assortment and growth strategies, negotiate with vendors, and drive pricing, promotions and customer experiences. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in retail, operations, product or program management with strong analytical skills, data handling and vendor negotiation.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcategory P&L
• Develop subcategory assortment strategies
• Develop subcategory growth strategies
• Manage Vendor Performance
• Negotiate Vendor Investment
• Manage pricing & promotions

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Negotiations

Education

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

Job description

Category Manager, Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS)

The Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores team is looking for a Category Manager to lead multiple facets of an omni-channel retail business (e.g., buying/vendor management, product management, operations, marketing/merchandising) and identify growth opportunities within our Perishables space. They will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business.

You will have accountability for business results of your product subcategories. Your direct responsibility will be to manage performance of the product portfolio including developing and growing vendor relationships, expanding product selection and vendor base, leading negotiations, setting category strategy, developing marketing programs, driving sales and margin improvements and creating best-in-class customer experiences.

The ideal candidate will have strong customer experience intuition, business and product sense combined with solid understanding of technical concepts. 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, exceptional communications, and leadership are essential to success in this role.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage subcategory P&L
• Develop subcategory assortment strategies
• Develop subcategory growth strategies
• Manage Vendor Performance
• Negotiate Vendor Investment
• Manage pricing & promotions

• 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
• 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

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Qualifications Appréciées

• 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

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

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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