Vendor Manager, Furniture – Amazon – Toronto, ON

Amazon Canada is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and analytical Vendor Manager to join our Canada Retail Hardlines team, specifically managing the Furniture category. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about online retail and is eager to work with strategic vendor partners to drive business growth and optimize supply chains.

The Vendor Manager position offers a broad scope of responsibilities across Vendor Management, In-stock Management, and Site Merchandising, providing a well-rounded training ground for career advancement within Amazon. You will work closely with internal teams, management, and vendors to grow the furniture category while focusing on driving sales, optimizing product offerings, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Position Overview: Vendor Manager – Furniture Category – Amazon Canada

As a Vendor Manager for the Furniture Category, you will act as the business owner for your portfolio of strategic vendors. Your responsibilities include forecasting, pricing analysis, and inventory management to ensure vendor success. You will also proactively negotiate costs, manage promotions, and optimize product listings to drive customer engagement and sales growth.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with teams like Marketing, Site Merchandising, and Supply Chain Operations to create a seamless shopping experience. Your expertise in data analysis, performance tracking, and marketing plans will be essential in maximizing profit margins and driving growth. This position offers hands-on experience in vendor negotiations and pricing strategies, ideal for those seeking to advance in online retail.

Key Responsibilities

As a Vendor Manager in the Furniture Category at Amazon Canada, your key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the business owner for your vendors, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external factors that impact their success.
• Owning forecasting, monitoring, and reporting on vendor performance to ensure business objectives are met.
• Negotiating costs, promotions, and business inputs with vendors to optimize profitability and improve vendor performance.
• Managing purchase orders and conducting in-stock analysis to ensure the timely delivery of products.
• Optimizing online content for your vendor’s product portfolio to increase visibility and customer engagement.
• Developing marketing plans to drive awareness and purchases for the vendor’s products.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute strategies that drive growth and improve the operational process.

What Makes You the Ideal Candidate

• You have extensive experience in retail, operations, or vendor management, with a track record of delivering results through negotiation and strategic planning.
• You are highly analytical and can leverage data to drive business decisions that improve vendor performance and profitability.
• You are customer-focused and are committed to optimizing the shopping experience for Amazon’s customers.
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have excellent problem-solving skills.
• You have strong communication skills and can build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external vendors.

Basic Qualifications

The following qualifications are required for the Vendor Manager role:

• Bachelor’s degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience.
• 5+ years of experience in retail, operations, product management, or business management/consulting with proven success in negotiation and driving results.
• 3+ years of experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership.
• Proficiency with Excel for data analysis and performance tracking.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred for candidates applying for this role:

• Experience managing large data sets to drive performance improvements.
• Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing strategy, promotion management, and product development.

Compensation and Benefits

Amazon offers competitive compensation packages, which may include a base salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits such as:

• Healthcare and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.

How to Apply

If you’re looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Vendor Manager, Furniture this is your chance to join the Amazon in Toronto, ON

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