Amazon · 1 day ago
Assistant Category Manager
Austin, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$48K/yr - $103K/yr
1+ years expAmazon is a leading global e-commerce company, and they are seeking an Assistant Category Manager to support development category goals and strategies. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to drive profitable sales through effective assortment selection, product development, and pricing strategies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
Supports category, merchandising, promotional and pricing strategy development, analysis and execution
Supports category assortment planning, including supplier line reviews, assortment analysis, stakeholder collaboration, item planning and forecasting
With guidance, engage with support team and other stakeholders to translate assortment plans into merchandising plans and help with project execution
Plans and executes logistics for key events including supplier line reviews, supplier meetings, sampling events, etc
Maintains list of supplier contacts and supports supplier communication as needed (e.g. weekly conference call set up, meeting / call notes and recaps)
Maintains and updates appropriate system(s) content and helps with other documentation and reporting as assigned
Facilitates information sharing between all applicable stakeholders
Supports testing development, execution, and analysis as directed
Assists with category reset and revisions processes, promotional support, samples and sample room maintenance and with data management as needed
Performs and/or assists with data analysis and reporting
May own the process for a category insights and strategy presentation
May assist in project management of new product development lifecycle (Ideation - RFP – BA - Launch)
Performs other duties as assigned
Supports team efforts to develop category vision that is: grounded in customer-centric data, supports higher-level objectives and encompasses a breadth of forward-looking insight
Supports leadership and works closely with team leaders on assigned work
Seeks guidance and support as required
Accountable for positively impacting team collaboration and group effectiveness
Qualification
Required
1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
Experience using Excel and other business analytic tools
Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of equivalent experience
Detail-oriented with strong planning and execution skills
Team player with a positive attitude
Ability to work independently and in a group
Ability to deal effectively and comfortably with various stakeholders
Familiarity with retail software solutions
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Passion for Organics, Fair Trade, Quality Standards and the Natural Foods industry
Strong skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications
Familiar with category management and/or EB Product Lifecycle concepts, practices and procedures
Demonstrates intellectual and analytical curiosity
Able to read financial reports, spot business trends and assess underlying drivers of results
Familiar with financial goals and guidelines
Demonstrates a desire for continuous learning and sharpening this skill
Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and listening
Understands necessity of tailoring communication to meet audience needs
Preferred
Experience with software and editing tools (including HTML, Excel and SQL)
Experience in online retail
Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTML
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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