Strategic Vendor Liaison

1 month ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Amazon Commercial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Full time

Job Summary

The Associate Vendor Manager role at Amazon Commercial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd is a dynamic opportunity to work with strategic vendors, developing and managing their business. As a liaison between Amazon and its vendors, you will execute joint business plans to improve value, selection, and convenience across their portfolio. This role offers a unique chance to work at the forefront of online retail and develop strong functional skills in online merchandising/marketing, buying, planning, and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the 'business owner' for vendors, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables impacting the business.
  • Owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding, and reporting on vendor performance, 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 – autonomously.
  • Conducting pricing and ROI analysis and making recommendations for initiatives that optimize profit margin.
  • Managing Purchase Orders and In-Stock analysis for 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 operational processes and deliver results.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • A background in buying, account management, product management, project management, financial analysis, and/or marketing.
  • Proven negotiating skills, influencing abilities, and relationship management experience.
  • Experience analyzing data to support business decisions.
  • Supply chain, strategy, brand management, or finance background.
  • Excellent presentation, organization, and account management skills.
  • Able to prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Project management skills.
  • Ability to drive cross-functional initiatives, influencing competing priorities.
  • Experience with business analysis and P&L management.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer


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