Sr. Vendor Manager Retail Imports, Amazon Expansion , Global Purchasing Program (GPP)

The International Expansions team is responsible for helping to launch new Amazon marketplaces around the world. We are seeking a Sr. Vendor Manager to help work with our top vendors around the world to drive our direct import business for emerging countries. You will have responsibility for end-to-end business ownership of the import supply chain processes from manufacturer to the availability in our Fulfillment Centers and for developing and implementing inventory management strategies to optimize customer experience.

The position requires an individual who can work autonomously in a fast paced, demanding and often ambiguous environment. Additionally, since this position involves working with multiple stakeholders around the world in a fast growing opportunity, we need someone with strong stakeholder management capabilities and ownership with great bias for action in getting things done themselves. In this role, you will be a true entrepreneur and manage all aspects of your business on a daily basis.

Key job responsibilities

1. Educate Vendors on new country opportunities.
2. Build and maintain relationships with senior leaders of partnered vendors to grow and optimize the joint import business.
3. Develop and improve vendor relations and import sourcing for cost savings and new selection.
4. Work with key stakeholders around the world to maintain alignment.
5. Drive integration between new vendors and Amazon supply chain, product compliance and merchandising processes.
6. Contribute to the development of best practices and contract standards.
7. Monitor, analyze and own key performance indicators such as vendor import share, out of stock rate, vendor operational metrics, marketing investments.
8. Work with vendors and Amazon operations to ensure a reliable, operational and cost effective flow of goods, from ordering to receiving.
9. Work with internal teams to understand the systems and variables that affect purchasing and vendor management decisions.
10. Lead projects and regular business improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

1. 5+ years of experience with Excel.
2. 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience.
3. Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience.
4. Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL.
5. Experience using data to influence business decisions.
6. Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration.
7. Experience with business analysis and P&L management.
8. Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams.

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