Brand Specialist, Canada Consumables - Amazon : Job Details

DescriptionAmazon's Canada team is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, hard-working, analytical and creative candidate to join our Consumables team. You will work directly with a portfolio of strategic vendor partners to develop their business, acting as a liaison and executing a joint business plan.The team operates across several hub cities including Seattle, Arlington, and Toronto. This role has the flexibility to align to any of these hubs.The Brand Specialist position offers an exciting introduction to our online retail business and a broad training ground for future success. This role will work directly with a strategic vendor to grow their business and optimize their supply chain while working with multiple internal teams and management. The will develop skills and work across all three functional areas (In-stock, Vendor Management, and Site Merchandising) to grow and improve their vendor's success at Amazon.Key job responsibilitiesThe Brand Specialist role will be responsible for the following:Acting as the business owner for his or her vendor in their respective categories, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business.Owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on the vendor, along with responsibility for driving strategic supply chain projects and promotions to achieve business objectives.Proactively negotiating costs, promotional opportunities, and other business inputs for the vendor.Conducting pricing and ROI analysis and making recommendations for initiatives that optimize profit margin.Managing Purchase Orders and In-Stock analysis for the strategic brands.Optimizing the online presence and content of each product on the brand's portfolio.Developing and executing marketing plans to drive awareness and purchases for the brand.Driving cross-category initiatives to improve the operational process and deliver results.Basic Qualifications1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experienceBachelor's degreeExperience using Excel and other business analytic toolsPreferred QualificationsExperience with software and editing tools (including HTML, Excel and SQL)Experience in online retailExperience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTMLAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $48,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $103,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.