Role at a glance
- Job function
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Merchandising & Buying Merchandise Planning & Category Management
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Education
- Bachelor's
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Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of with Excel experience
- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
- Experience with business analysis and P&L management
Preferred
- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams
About the role
Original posting provided by amazon
You are passionate about identifying a compelling, profitable assortment that will delight our customers. You have experience analyzing data, driving cost out of the supply chain, and developing new businesses. You enjoy building profitable businesses and getting into the details of a P&L. You have an amazing level of intellectual curiosity, strong financial acumen, a high degree of ownership and integrity, and a high attention to detail. You are an independent self-starter who thrives in connecting people and ideas and have a strong entrepreneurial drive. You excel at communication and are comfortable with playing a lead role in a highly visible organization. You coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive growth and process improvement for your business.
Key job responsibilities
The Category Manager’s primary responsibilities will include working across private brand stakeholders throughout WW Consumables and Private Brands to:
Evaluate the online and offline assortment across channels and determine the right selection (based on product types, attributes, brands) for us to assort and scale on .com based on market trends and customer needs analysis
Weekly and monthly tracking of category P&Ls to monitor profitability goals and diving deep where needed to drive continuous improvement.
Partner closely with supply chain to drive scalable process development, operational planning (e.g. safety stock, cross-channel allocation strategy, forecast consolidation etc.) and understanding of comprehensive financial analysis to support forecasting/inventory investments.
Influence executive decision-makers, helping them to understand the brand, desired product positioning, key points of difference, and target customer.
Collaborate with other members of the Consumables Private Label team including Commercialization, Pricing, and Instock Management.
Partner closely with cross functional teams including the retail category teams, marketing, product development, legal, product compliance, social responsibility, finance, and transportation to deliver on net revenue and customer satisfaction.
Develop a thorough understanding of the market segment, seasonality and global trends/events, and continually monitoring competitor efforts.
This is a full-time position that may require travel, up to 5% of the time over the course of the year to domestic or international Amazon locations.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of with Excel experience- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
- Experience with business analysis and P&L management
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teamsAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
About the company
amazon
Large Enterprise
Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.