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myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community

22d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Product
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years of Excel experience, 5+ years in retail or management, a degree or equivalent experience, plus skills in financial analysis, data management, and vendor negotiations.
  • You will manage vendor relationships, oversee forecasting and reporting, negotiate costs, analyze pricing, optimize online presence, and execute marketing plans to drive sales and improve processes.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience
  • Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Acting as the business owner for his or her vendor in their respective categories, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business.
  • Owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on the vendor, along with responsibility for driving strategic supply chain projects and promotions to achieve business objectives.
  • Proactively negotiating costs, promotional opportunities, and other business inputs for the vendor.
  • Conducting pricing and ROI analysis and making recommendations for initiatives that optimize profit margin.
  • Managing Purchase Orders and In-Stock analysis for the strategic brands.
  • Optimizing the online presence and content of each product on the brand's portfolio.
  • Developing and executing marketing plans to drive awareness and purchases for the brand.
  • Driving cross-category initiatives to improve the operational process and deliver results.

FAQs

What is the role of a Vendor Manager at Amazon?

The Vendor Manager acts as the business owner for a portfolio of strategic vendor partners, driving their business growth, optimizing supply chain processes, and executing joint business plans.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The basic qualifications include 3+ years of experience with Excel, 5+ years of experience in retail, operations, or business management, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership.

What are the preferred qualifications for this role?

Preferred qualifications include experience managing large data sets for performance improvements, vendor negotiations, pricing and promotions, inventory management, and product development.

Is there flexibility regarding the location for this position?

Yes, the position can align with any of the hub cities including Seattle, Arlington, or Toronto.

What internal teams will the Vendor Manager collaborate with?

The Vendor Manager will work with multiple internal teams across In-stock, Vendor Management, and Site Merchandising to enhance the vendor's success.

What type of analysis will the Vendor Manager conduct?

The Vendor Manager will conduct pricing and ROI analysis and make recommendations to optimize profit margins.

How will the Vendor Manager impact marketing efforts for the brand?

The Vendor Manager is responsible for developing and executing marketing plans to drive awareness and purchases for the brand they manage.

What skills will a Vendor Manager develop in this role?

The Vendor Manager will develop skills in business ownership, financial analysis, vendor negotiations, supply chain project execution, and cross-category initiatives for operational improvement.

Is Amazon an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

How can I request accommodations during the recruitment process?

If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.

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myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community

The business community for LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates, inclusive employers and advocates for workplace equality.

Technology
Industry
11-50
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

myGwork is the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Our mission is to make the workplace more inclusive for all by providing individual users and partner organizations access to a wide eco-system of services, including job opportunities, training, mentoring, employer branding, and free community events. Joining the platform is free for individual members, which supports myGwork’s goal of ensuring that the platform's benefits are as accessible and as far-reaching as possible. Corporate members get a tailored service, with carefully curated product packages to help them achieve all their DE&I goals. myGwork organizes two annual events, WorkFair – the largest virtual global career fair for the LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates and students, and WorkPride – a week-long global conference for the LGBTQ+ business community and allies during Pride Month. The company also recently launched the myGwork Academy, delivering practical and relevant LGBTQ+ training education to help create inclusive workplaces for all.