Associate Vendor Manager, Amazon Fresh

Job description

Associate Vendor Manager Amazon NowThe 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 coordinationResolve operational issues with vendors and internal teams in real-timeTrack and report daily fill rates, inventory levels, and business metricsMaintain accurate and timely business reporting to stakeholdersCoordinate with logistics, supply chain, and quality teams on operational needsVendor Management & PerformanceMonitor vendor performance against defined KPIs (on-time delivery, quality, fill rate, defect rates)Drive performance improvement through continuous stakeholder engagementFacilitate resolution of vendor-related issues and conflictsSupport vendor allocation and capacity planningMarket & Sourcing ExcellenceConduct market benchmarking on sourcing strategies and vendor capabilitiesIdentify cost optimization and efficiency opportunitiesRecommend sourcing improvements based on market analysis and competitive landscapeSupport vendor selection and onboarding processes Requirements:2-3 years of experience in vendor management, sourcing, supply chain, or operationsStrong analytical and data-driven decision-making skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesProficiency in Excel and business reporting toolsFamiliarity with Produce/Fresh category preferredAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlinesProblem-solving mindset with focus on continuous improvementBachelor's degreeKey job responsibilitiesManage 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 needsVendor 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 planningMarket & 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 processesCatalog 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 expansionsReporting & 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