Amazon
Category Manager - Protein, Amazon Fresh Grocery
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Category Manager - Protein, Amazon Fresh Grocery
Job ID: 2832379 | Amazon.com Services LLC The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is looking for an experienced Category Manager. You will lead multiple facets of the business (e.g., buying/vendor management, product management, operations, marketing/merchandising) and identify growth opportunities. You will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business.
You will have accountability for the 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, negotiating contracts, 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, business and product sense combined with a 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 - Accountable for category/subcategory financial performance; owns P&L and opportunities within. - Acquire, assort, and retire category/subcategory selection leveraging data and customer, industry, and/or supplier feedback. - Identify selection opportunities that maximize online and in-store sell-thru and reduce shrink. - Negotiate with suppliers for improved product and operating costs.
A day in the life - Be the ‘business owner’ for your category/sub-category, working autonomously and possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact your business. - Develop a thorough understanding of the industry, seasonality, and global trends/events, and continually monitor competitor/industry developments. - Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, while meeting tight deadlines. - Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability goals. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience with Excel - 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, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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Job ID: 2832379 | Amazon.com Services LLC The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is looking for an experienced Category Manager. You will lead multiple facets of the business (e.g., buying/vendor management, product management, operations, marketing/merchandising) and identify growth opportunities. You will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business.
You will have accountability for the 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, negotiating contracts, 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, business and product sense combined with a 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 - Accountable for category/subcategory financial performance; owns P&L and opportunities within. - Acquire, assort, and retire category/subcategory selection leveraging data and customer, industry, and/or supplier feedback. - Identify selection opportunities that maximize online and in-store sell-thru and reduce shrink. - Negotiate with suppliers for improved product and operating costs.
A day in the life - Be the ‘business owner’ for your category/sub-category, working autonomously and possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact your business. - Develop a thorough understanding of the industry, seasonality, and global trends/events, and continually monitor competitor/industry developments. - Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, while meeting tight deadlines. - Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability goals. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience with Excel - 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, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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