Senior Vendor Manager- Direct Imports, BR Stores - Retail

Join to apply for the Senior Vendor Manager- Direct Imports, BR Stores - Retail role at Amazon 3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Vendor Manager- Direct Imports, BR Stores - Retail role at Amazon Description As a Snr Vendor Manager Direct Imports you will have the exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver the Importation selection strategy to customers. The Cross Border team is looking for a smart, customer centric, driven, and analytical candidate to develop and drive our direct import business in Brazil. You will have responsibility for end-to-end business ownership of the import supply chain processes from manufacturer to the availability in our Fulfillment Centers and for developing and implementing inventory management strategies to optimize customer experience. Description As a Snr Vendor Manager Direct Imports you will have the exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver the Importation selection strategy to customers. The Cross Border team is looking for a smart, customer centric, driven, and analytical candidate to develop and drive our direct import business in Brazil. You will have responsibility for end-to-end business ownership of the import supply chain processes from manufacturer to the availability in our Fulfillment Centers and for developing and implementing inventory management strategies to optimize customer experience. The position requires an individual who can work autonomously in a fast paced, demanding and often ambiguous environment. Additionally since this position involves working with multiple teams and partners in a fast growing opportunity, the role requires strong stakeholder management capabilities and ownership with great bias for action in getting things done themselves. In this role, you will be a true entrepreneur, exercising your commercial acumen and managing all aspects of your business on a daily basis. Key job responsibilities Educate and onboard vendors to Amazon Direct Imports. Build and maintain relationships with Senior leaders, Finance, Retail and partners to grow and optimize the joint import business. Develop and improve vendor relations and import sourcing for cost savings and new selection. Work with key stakeholders around the world to maintain alignment. Drive integration between new vendors and Amazon supply chain, product compliance and merchandising processes. Contribute to the development of best practices and contract standards. Monitor, analyze and own key performance indicators such as vendor import share, out of stock rate, vendor operational metrics, marketing investments. Work with vendors and Amazon operations to ensure a reliable, operational a cost effective flow of goods, from ordering to receive. Work with internal teams to understand the systems and variables that affect purchasing and vendor management decisions. Lead projects and regular business improvement initiatives. A day in the life Retail Managers are owners of the Retail business. Either for subcategories or subgroup of vendors they own the respective business end-to-end including the entire P&L, from topline down to free cash flow. They manage inputs by driving selection, securing great prices and increasing convenience/speed to accelerate Amazon’s flywheel. While they focus their activities on our most strategically relevant vendors and holdouts, they audit and escalate the performance of lower tiered vendors. Basic Qualifications 5 years of with Excel experience Bachelor's degree, or 5 years of professional or military experience Experience using data to influence business decisions Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration Experience with business analysis and P&L management Excel and data tools Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Company - Amazon Servicos de Varejo do Brasil Ltda. Job ID: A3030821 Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Information Technology Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Amazon by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Vendor Manager” roles. Senior Supply Chain Program Manager, Global Procurement Organization Procurement Category Manager - Logistics Sr Supply Chain Manager, Total Consumer Electronics and Entertainment Listing Specialist, Seller Experience LATAM Sr VM Supplements and Vitamins, Sr Vendor Manager, CL Listing Specialist, Seller Experience LATAM Seller Performance Specialist, Latam Seller Experience & Compliance Senior Category Manager Packaging, Global Procurement Organization E- Commerce - Workforce Management Program Manager We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: São Paulo, São Paulo, BR

Posted Date: 9/11/2025