Associate Vendor Manager Amazon Fresh

Description

Associate Vendor Manager Amazon Now

The Associate Vendor Manager is responsible for business operations by working closely with internal and external stakeholders. Handling day to day sourcing escalations, driving market benchmark on sourcing, tracking and reporting of daily Vendor fill rates, business reports. Driving continuous improvement in catalog quality and process excellence. Key duties include, daily business Sourcing, resolution of vendor disputes, Quality defects, Vendor performance monitoring, and implementation of seasonal initiatives.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day sourcing escalations and vendor coordination

Resolve operational issues with vendors and internal teams in real-time

Track and report daily fill rates, inventory levels, and business metrics

Maintain accurate and timely business reporting to stakeholders

Coordinate with logistics, supply chain, and quality teams on operational needs

Vendor Management & Performance

Monitor vendor performance against defined KPIs (on-time delivery, quality, fill rate, defect rates)

Drive performance improvement through continuous stakeholder engagement

Facilitate resolution of vendor-related issues and conflicts

Support vendor allocation and capacity planning

Market & Sourcing Excellence

Conduct market benchmarking on sourcing strategies and vendor capabilities

Identify cost optimization and efficiency opportunities

Recommend sourcing improvements based on market analysis and competitive landscape

Support vendor selection and onboarding processes

Requirements

2-3 years of experience in vendor management, sourcing, supply chain, or operations

Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Proficiency in Excel and business reporting tools

Familiarity with Produce/Fresh category preferred

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Problem-solving mindset with focus on continuous improvement

Bachelor's degree

Key job responsibilities

Manage day-to-day sourcing escalations and vendor coordination

• Resolve operational issues with vendors and internal teams in real-time
• Track and report daily fill rates, inventory levels, and business metrics
• Maintain accurate and timely business reporting to stakeholders
• Coordinate with logistics, supply chain, and quality teams on operational needs
  
  

Vendor Management & Performance

• Monitor vendor performance against defined KPIs (on-time delivery, quality, fill rate, defect rates)
• Drive performance improvement through continuous stakeholder engagement
• Facilitate resolution of vendor-related issues and conflicts
• Support vendor allocation and capacity planning
  
  

Market & Sourcing Excellence

• Conduct market benchmarking on sourcing strategies and vendor capabilities
• Identify cost optimization and efficiency opportunities
• Recommend sourcing improvements based on market analysis and competitive landscape
• Support vendor selection and onboarding processes
  
  

Catalog Quality & Process Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement in catalog quality and accuracy
• Identify and resolve catalog defects (missing information, pricing mismatches, incorrect attributes)
• Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
• Support the implementation of seasonal initiatives and category expansions
  
  

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly business reports
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) across assigned categories
• Provide actionable insights to support decision-making
• Maintain vendor performance dashboards and compliance tracking
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of negotiations and vendor management experience
  
  

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Company - ARIPL - Karnataka

Job ID: A10465996

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