Category Manager, Amazon Fresh Beverages
About The Position
Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery? Amazon is looking for a customer obsessed, analytical and innovative individual to join Amazon Fresh Grocery as a Category Manager. This role will own the P&L for some of the largest categories in Beverages. You will utilize a wide range of skills and work across major functional areas such as supply chain, marketing, merchandising, pricing, and private brands to drive performance. The ideal candidate should have extensive buying experience as well as demonstrated ability to plan assortments independently, think strategically, analyze and interpret data, spot market trends, and collaborate with vendors. A detail-oriented and analytical mindset is a must along with a strong proficiency in Excel and a natural curiosity for the customer. You will be expected to thrive in ambiguous situations, take ownership of goals, and work in a fast-paced environment to deliver results. Much of this work will be cross-functional, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure an optimal assortment. As a result, a collaborative attitude, great communication skills and a keen sense of initiative are critical to success. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who will take ownership of projects and business problems to drive successful results. Key job responsibilities Key job responsibilities:
Requirements
- 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
- Own the P&L for multiple large categories, hitting top and bottom line targets
- Develop category strategies, detailing what changes will be made to the categories over the next year and the direction you want to take the categories over the next three years
- Plan the assortment for multiple categories, determining what items to put on our digital and physical shelves
- Develop strategic relationships with new and existing suppliers to ensure early insight into new trends and products; early and exclusive access to new items; merchandising and promotions and competitive costs.
- Plan endcaps and other traffic driving initiatives in coordination with marketing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
