Vendor Manager, Electronics, Amazon Canada

Job title: Vendor Manager, Electronics, Amazon Canada in Seattle, WA at Amazon Company: Amazon Job description: DESCRIPTIONAmazon Canada's Hardlines and Entertainment Media team is seeking a self-driven Vendor Manager candidate to join our Audio and Accessories team. Vendor managers work directly with vendors to improve value, selection and convenience for customers across their business. They play a critical role in managing strategic and established brands to drive profitability and topline performance for their category.The ideal candidate would have the following skills: · Strong oral and written communication · Project and stakeholder management · Proven ability to multi-task · Quantitative analytics · Detail Oriented · Thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environmentThe candidate will use customer obsession and analytics to inform creative solutions 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.Key job responsibilities This role is responsible for leading key categories and brand relationships in Audio and Accessories for Amazon.ca and driving growth of the business. Job duties include building strong vendor relationships, contract negotiations, expanding selection, managing catalog data, inventory optimization, forecast generation, launching new products, managing pricing, and conducting analysis to identify opportunities to drive growth within the category. As the P&L owner, you will also work cross functionally with other product, marketing, and operations teams across Amazon to raise the bar on customer experience.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience - Bachelor's degree - Experience using Excel and other business analytic toolsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience with software and editing tools (including HTML, Excel and SQL) - Experience in online retail - Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTMLAmazon 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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $48,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $103,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Expected salary: $48300 per year Location: Seattle, WA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job