Sr. Category Manager, Pantry, Worldwide Grocery Category Management
About The Position
At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need talented and driven people. Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers buy their groceries? Amazon is looking for a customer obsessed, analytical, and innovative individual to join Worldwide Grocery Stores as a Sr. Category Manager to lead multiple facets of an omni-channel retail business. The Amazon Worldwide Grocery Category Management team is looking for a Sr. Category Manager, Pantry, who will play a critical role developing category goals, strategies, and assortment tailored to our customers in Pantry categories. They will be responsible for multiple facets of our multi-channel retail business (e.g., buying/vendor management, program management, trade planning, sourcing) including identifying growth opportunities across grocery formats, executing category resets, and delivering business results through data-rich, customer-centric product selection, pricing, presentation, and promotions. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated ability to operate independently, think strategically, analyze data, conduct business reviews, and lead winning negotiations. 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, and exceptional communications are essential to success in this role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience
- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
- Experience with business analysis and P&L management
- Experience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders
- 5+ years of with Excel experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- MBA
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
Responsibilities
- Create data-driven customer centric category strategies that leverage customer insights, market trends, and competitive analysis.
- Take ownership of the financial performance for your category.
- Develop and execute seasonal strategies that align with our business goals.
- Collaborate with suppliers to bring the best products to our multi-channel grocery business.
- Lead line reviews, assortment planning, and item forecasting.
- Help shape pricing strategies that balance profitability with customer value.
- Work with marketing teams to support impactful promotional events.
- Maintain accurate item level data that adhere to regulatory compliance.
- Work closely with Marketing, Instock, Operations, Trade Planning, Demand Planning and other teams to ensure smooth execution of category goals.
- Monitor category performance and adapt strategies based on data insights.
- Lead testing initiatives to continuously improve our offerings.
- Consistently represent and promote our brand values, products and mission, acting as a trusted representative internally and externally.
- Share your knowledge and experience by coaching new team members.
- Be a resource for the wider team on category management best practices.
Benefits
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
- 401(k) matching
- paid time off
- parental leave
- sign-on payments
- restricted stock units (RSUs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
