Imports Expansion Manager, Global Retail Imports

Imports Expansion Manager, Global Retail Imports

Job ID: Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd

The International Expansions team is seeking an Imports Expansion Manager to support local category teams by working with our top vendors worldwide to increase direct imports into emerging countries. You will be responsible for supporting the import supply chain processes from manufacturer to the availability in our Fulfillment Centers, and for liaising with local Vendor Managers to develop and implement inventory management strategies to optimize customer experience. You will lay the groundwork for vendors to collaborate with Amazon at a coordinated global level.

The position requires an individual who can work autonomously in a fast-paced, demanding, and often ambiguous environment. Additionally, since this role involves working with multiple stakeholders globally in a rapidly growing opportunity, strong stakeholder management capabilities and a proactive ownership mindset with a bias for action are essential.

Our team operates out of our fabulous CBD office (conveniently located near many transportation options).

Amazon offers a competitive remuneration package, including participation in the company stock plan where applicable. Benefits include subsidized private health insurance, superannuation, paid parental leave options, and more.

Key job responsibilities

1. Educate vendors on new country opportunities.
2. Build and maintain relationships with senior leaders of partnered vendors to support the joint import business.
3. Develop and improve the import business to support country cost savings and expand product selection.
4. Support the integration of new vendors into Amazon's supply chain, ensuring compliance and merchandising standards.
5. Liaise with local Vendor Managers to understand selection needs and standard contractual terms.
6. Work with global stakeholders to maintain alignment on strategies and processes.
7. Contribute to the development of best practices and contract standards.
8. Monitor, analyze, and own key performance indicators such as vendor import share, stock-out rates, operational metrics, and marketing investments.
9. Collaborate with vendors and Amazon operations to ensure a reliable, operational, and cost-effective flow of goods from ordering to receipt.
10. Coordinate with internal teams to understand systems and variables influencing purchasing and vendor management decisions.
11. Lead projects and continuous business improvement initiatives.

About the team

The International Expansions (IE) organization aims to rapidly grow Amazon's retail presence globally by partnering with category management, technology, and product teams to deliver the world's largest selection to international customers. Our team's vision is to build tools that enable vendors and sellers to go global effortlessly, providing insights that enhance customer engagement and support success in emerging marketplaces.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience with Excel
• 5+ years of experience in retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and results delivery
• 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 to drive performance and process improvements
• Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing, promotion, inventory management, and product development

Acknowledgement of country: In the spirit of reconciliation, Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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