Sr. Category Manager, Protein, Worldwide Grocery Category Management

Amazon • Arlington, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Amazon Worldwide Grocery Category Management team is looking for a Sr. Category Manager, Protein, who will play a critical role developing category goals, strategies, and assortment tailored to our customers in the complex and growing Protein category. 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 within our Center Store Frozen space, executing category resets, and delivering business results through data-rich, customer-centric product selection, pricing, presentation, and promotions. They will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior