Amazon is hiring a Vendor Manager (VM) to improve the experience for our customers in Africa. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, hard-working, analytical and creative candidate to join our team.
You will work directly with strategic vendor partners to develop and manage their business, acting as a liaison and executing joint business plans that improve value, selection and convenience across their business portfolio.
The Vendor Manager position offers an exciting introduction to our on-line retail business and a broad training ground for future success. This role will work directly with strategic and large vendors to grow their business through various levers including merchandising/marketing, new product launches, pricing, inventory management, and supply chain optimization.
Key responsibilities include:
* Acting as the ‘business owner’ for their sub categories and vendors, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business
* Owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on subcategory and applicable vendors, along with responsibility for driving strategic supply chain projects and promotions to achieve business objectives
* Proactively negotiating costs, promotional opportunities, and other business inputs for the vendor — autonomously
* Conducting pricing and ROI analysis and making recommendations for initiatives that optimize profit margin
* Managing Purchase Orders and In-Stock analysis for subcategory and strategic brands
* Optimizing the online presence and content of each product on the brand's portfolio
* Developing and executing marketing plans in order to drive awareness and purchases for the subcategory and brands
* Driving cross-category initiatives to improve operational process and deliver results
A day in the life offers a unique opportunity to work at the most innovative online retailer and to develop strong functional skills in online merchandising/marketing, buying, planning and forecasting, pricing, and business analysis.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion and inventory management
Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements
Preferred Qualifications
4+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership
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