Associate Vendor Manager, Amazon Fresh

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
• business metrics Maintain accurate and timely business reporting to stakeholders Coordinate with logistics, supply chain
• 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
• 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
• business metrics - Maintain accurate and timely business reporting to stakeholders - Coordinate with logistics, supply chain
• 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
• 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
• Bachelor's degree
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