Vendor Manager Apparel

Job description

DESCRIPTION

At Amazon we expect no more and no less from you. Ever since Amazon opened its virtual doors, it aims at becoming the most customer-centric company in the world. How? By having people like you who make sure that customers can find everything that they are looking for online – at great prices and convenience. Immerse yourself in an environment that is fast-paced, expanding, continuously innovating and offering great opportunity for our customers and for you!

Amazon’s Fashion team is looking for a talented Vendor Manager who will be responsible for improving product selection and managing relationships with vendors in Spain in the Apparel category.

The role will be based in Madrid.

Responsibilities

· Manage and build comprehensive selection through strong vendor relationships including assessing market procurement conditions, recommending terms, and implementing procurement strategies.
· Deliver maximum product availability in the Apparel category within budgeted inventory targets through effective end-to-end management of the supply chain.
· With online content management team, develop and execute collaborative marketing and promotions campaign for a wide variety of products across the category.
· Drive system/process improvements working with technical teams, vendor operations, and inventory management.
· Prepare and analyze financial metrics to improve efficiency and assist with in-stock management, inventory replenishment, overstock inventory decisions, and operations processes.
· Manage item/vendor set-up in various tools.
· Manage large scale catalogue selection, be solution-oriented & able to integrate strong and clear data analysis and business rationale into sound decision making.
· Attend trade shows and vendor meetings, monitor and research industry and competitive trends to make the Amazon offering the best for the customer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· SQL or programming Language skills
· University degree required, ideally in a technical or analytical discipline.
· MBA would be appreciated.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· 3-6 years of professional experience ideally in an online, retail, e-commerce or consulting environment.
· Strong business judgment with a track record of successful relationship management.
· Candidate must be fluent in Spanish and English
· Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills are essential
· A track record of proven success in past positions
· Ability to think strategically and tactically, with excellent attention to detail
· Tenacity to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment is essential for success.