DESCRIPTION

The Amazon Worldwide Grocery Category Management team is looking for a Sr. Category Manager, Protein, who will play a critical role developing category goals, strategies, and assortment tailored to our customers in the complex and growing Protein category. They will be responsible for multiple facets of our multi-channel retail business (e.g., buying/vendor management, program management, trade planning, sourcing) including identifying growth opportunities within our Center Store Frozen space, executing category resets, and delivering business results through data-rich, customer-centric product selection, pricing, presentation, and promotions. They will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business.

Key job responsibilities

• Strategy & Innovation: Create data-driven customer centric category strategies that leverage customer insights, market trends, and competitive analysis.
• Drive Success: Take ownership of the financial performance for your category. Develop and execute seasonal strategies that align with our business goals.
• Curate Assortments: Collaborate with suppliers to bring the best products to our multi-channel grocery business. Lead line reviews, assortment planning, and item forecasting.
• Pricing & Promotion: Help shape pricing strategies that balance profitability with customer value. Work with marketing teams to support impactful promotional events.
• Item Management: Maintain accurate item level data that adhere to regulatory compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Instock, Operations, Trade Planning, Demand Planning and other teams to ensure smooth execution of category goals.
• Dive Deep & Test and Learn: Monitor category performance and adapt strategies based on data insights. Lead testing initiatives to continuously improve our offerings.
• Brand Advocacy: Consistently represent and promote our brand values, products and mission, acting as a trusted representative internally and externally.
• Mentorship: Share your knowledge and experience by coaching new team members. Be a resource for the wider team on category management best practices.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience
• 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
• Experience with business analysis and P&L management
• Experience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders
• 5+ years of with Excel experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams
• Experience using data to influence business decisions
• MBA
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Arlington - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually