Description

　　The Amazon.ca Beauty team is seeking a self-driven Vendor Manager candidate to support our Vendor Management team and our vendor partners. 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 top line performance for their category.

　　The candidate will use customer obsession and analytics 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 deeps 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 get 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.

　　Vendor Manager roles are in the General Management career path at Amazon. This role is an excellent introduction to a wide variety of business functions and provides advancement opportunities to more senior roles in Marketing/Merchandising, Vendor Management, Product Management and Inventory Management.

　　This position can be located in either Seattle or Toronto, CA.

　　Key job responsibilities

　　• P&L Management

　　• Vendor Negotiations

　　• New Product Launches

　　• Ownership of key team-level business functions (pricing, selection, profitability)

　　• Defining vendor and category level growth strategies

　　About the team

　　The Canada Consumables Vendor Management team manages the relationships with top vendors in the Beauty, Grocery, Health and Personal Care and Baby space for Canada. We work with our external and internal stakeholders too add value to our customers and grow a sustainable business in the space. Consumables continues to be the growth engine for Amazon Canada Retail. Join a team where collaboration and customer obsession are highly valued.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Toronto, ON, CAN

　　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

　　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, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.