Sr. Vendor Manager, Proteins, Aripl

DESCRIPTIONThe Senior Vendor Manager - Proteins should have experience in analyzing new business opportunities and building strong relationships driving significant top and bottom-line results and be comfortable managing multiple responsibilities within a fast-paced environment This candidate must be highly organized and be able to prioritize effectively The candidate must also possess strong analytical acumen and be comfortable drawing metric-based conclusions by managing an extensive amount of data The successful candidate possesses superb business judgment with a track record of successful relationship management and strong analytical acumen with experience generating and managing reports and analyses The position requires an individual who can work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills Key job responsibilities The Senior Vendor Manager is an effective leader and communicator and a seasoned problem-solver This role provides a key opportunity for those looking to build or round-out general management skill-sets It is highly cross-functional and needs influencing abilities while collaborating within and outside Amazon Areas of responsibility include 1 Managing a full P L for Proteins Chilled meat seafood Frozen meat RTC white lables business including planning forecasting and driving growth for the category possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business leading produce vendor management for multiple business formats that ARIPL services 2 Setting goals and strategic direction for the business ensuring alignment with broader business goals and vision by closely working with regional national brands strategic vendor partners MFN sellers Category In stock managers 3 Driving strategic negotiations with external vendors building white label road map new brand selection launch analyze industry trends selection benchmarking working closely with Food safety compliance teams to deliver best in class quality 4 Generating and implementing big ideas to drive business improvement innovation and scale within the category and across the retail business as a whole Building long range forecasts in collaboration with partner teams 5 Leading cross functional collaboration on necessary systems and processes to support business needs including retail systems site merchandising and in-stock 6 Identifying industry trends that are relevant to customer selection and experience Collaborating on Marketing and Merchandising initiatives Innovating and implementing new customer and vendor programs 9 Representing Amazon when meeting with senior executive teams from top vendors and building long term strategic relationships BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 6 years of account management project or program management or buying experience - MBA - Experience using data to influence business decisions - Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration - Experience with business analysis and P L managementPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teamsOur 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 for more information If the country region you re applying in isn t listed please contact your Recruiting Partner