Category Manager - Ops Excellence, Amazon

Key job responsibilities

The Category Manager will work on identified big initiatives / projects/ opportunities across the different Programs owned by Operations Risk Compliance vertical. The CM will go through the complete project lifecycle – Problem definition, Scoping the problem out, Designing Solutions, Testing/ Piloting, Rollout of solutions as well as ensuring sustaining the change. The CM will need to collaborate across multiple stakeholders within such as operations, capacity planning, categories, learning & development as well as external teams such as tech partners, program teams towards project delivery. This is a fast-paced, challenging and deadline driven environment.

Process Improvement: Take ownership of process improvement initiatives, identifying areas for operational efficiency, and actively participating in stakeholder meetings and calls.

Communication and Coordination: Maintain strong communication with both internal and external stakeholders, managing vendor relationships through face-to-face interactions and handling escalations or updates.

Multi-tasking and Problem-solving: Operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks, addressing issues proactively, and demonstrating a passion for operational excellence.

About The Team

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of with Excel experience
• 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience
• Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience
• Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements
• Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development