Vendor Manager, Amazon Canada Hardlines

Amazon Canada's Hardlines team is seeking a self-driven Vendor Manager
candidate. Vendor managers work directly with vendors to improve value,
selection and convenience for customers across their business. They play a
critical role in managing strategic and established brands to drive
profitability and topline performance for their category.

The ideal candidate would have the following skills:
- Strong oral and written communication
- Project and stakeholder management
- Proven ability to multi-task
- Quantitative analytics
- Detail Oriented
- Thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environment

The candidate will use customer obsession and analytics to inform creative
solutions to drive their business. The Vendor Manager will have the opportunity
to engage with multiple internal teams to optimize product line performance for
key manufacturers (vendors) on Amazon.ca. They will utilize strong communication
skills to collaborate with internal cross-functional partners, such as site
merchandising, buying, pricing, inventory management, operations, online
marketing, and finance to drive performance for our Amazon.ca vendor partners.

This position provides the candidate an opportunity to execute analytical deeps
dives that help inform category growth strategies and initiatives. In addition
to gaining vendor management experience, this candidate will have exposure in
driving category growth. Amazon.ca Vendor Managers get the unique opportunity to
work at the most innovative online retailer, while developing strong functional
skills in online merchandising/marketing, buying, planning/forecasting, pricing,
and business analytics.

Key job responsibilities
This role is responsible for leading key categories and brand relationships for
Amazon.ca and driving growth of the business. It includes building strong vendor
and brand relationships, contract negotiations, selection and catalog, inventory
optimization, forecast generation, product launches, pricing, and conducting
detailed analysis to identify opportunities to drive growth for the vendor and
Amazon.ca. As the P&L owner, you will also work cross functionally with other
product, marketing, and operations teams across Amazon to raise the bar on
customer experience.
Basic Qualifications: - 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
- Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership
- Bachelor's degree Preferred Qualifications: - 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
- Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products,
workflows, or customer experiences.
- Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a
willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices.

Amazon 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
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contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation
company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments
and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based
on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers
comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision,
prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan
(RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources
to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest,
however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

CAN, BC, Vancouver - 61,400.00 - 102,600.00 CAD annually
CAN, ON, Toronto - 61,400.00 - 102,600.00 CAD annually