Category Growth Manager

* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Business, or Management
- 5+ years of relevant experience in retail, operations, and/or business management, finance with a proven track record of delivering results
- 3+ years’ experience in negotiations and vendor management
- Act as the business owner for assigned categories/projects, possessing a complete understanding (inclusive of the strategic context) of internal and external variables that impact the business (this entails owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on the business, along with responsibility for driving projects and promotions to achieve business objectives)
- Develop a thorough understanding f the customer needs, both existing and potential, the industry, seasonality and business trends/events, and continually monitor new developments.
- Manage vendor relationships - manage supplier/partner contracts, day-to-day relationships, drive vendor performance improvement activities across both supply chain and marketing functions and negotiate marketing funds
- Maximize Amazon’s business profitability and selection expansion opportunities
- Manage and develop others in their growth at amazon
- Create business plans for new opportunities and develop and execute project plans for the launch of new features, incorporating merchandising and pricing strategies
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external parties, while meeting tight deadlines
- Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets --------------------------------- In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. --------------------------------- Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. ----------------------------------- Our team operates out of our fabulous CBD office (conveniently located near many transportation options), and from home (during COVID-19) leveraging technology. Amazon offers employees a competitive remuneration package, including participation in the company stock plan as applicable. We also look after our people with benefits, such as subsidized private health insurance, superannuation and paid parental leave options, amongst others. Key job responsibilities
- Act as the business owner for assigned categories/projects
- Develop a thorough understanding of the customer needs, industry, seasonality and business trends/events
- Manage vendor relationships
- Drive Topline and Bottomline through the right inputs and data analysis
- Manage and develop others in their growth at amazon
- Create and execute business plans
- Coordinate cross-functional teams A day in the life Every day will look different but it usually includes a part of
- Data analysis i.e. understanding the development and drivers of key KPIs and develop corrective actions if needed and reporting of those
- Develop and drive actions plans for assigned category/projects
- Communication with suppliers and various internal stakeholders e.g. from supply chain, marketing and project management to drive projects
- Negotiation of commercial terms or promotional activities with suppliers About the team The team is a fun mix of multiple nationalities and backgrounds with everyone committed to having fun and making history.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional projects and teams
- Influencing abilities and vendor management experience
- Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Expertise and experience in negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and/or product development
- Advanced experience with Excel, or other analytical/Business Intelligence tools (SQL is a plus)
- Highly polished communication skills - speaking, writing, presenting and negotiating
- Ability to operate simultaneously and effectively in both tactical and strategic modes
- A willingness to roll up your sleeves to get things done
- Working in a start-up or early stage environment where you will be defining best practice for your function

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, natio