{"id":3801074,"url":"https://alion.io/job/amazon-category-manager-amazon-now-2","title":"Category Manager, Amazon Now","company":{"id":19,"name":"Amazon","domain":"amazon.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/amazon","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Career site","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":78,"open_postings":4612,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.888,"repost_share":0.003,"time_to_fill_p50_days":28,"computed_at":"2026-11-07T05:47:08Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Bengaluru, India"],"countries":["IN"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"SQL","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-13T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-05","last_verified_at":"2026-11-07T21:59:03Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":87,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":87},"description":"We are looking for a Category Manager to own and grow the Produce (F&V) & Perishable business at Amazon. This role sits at the intersection of category strategy, vendor management, and operational excellence - you will drive selection and pricing decisions, and ensure customers get the best availability and speed at sustainable economics.\nThis is a high-ownership, high-visibility role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves fast with data, and builds lasting relationships with both internal stakeholders and external vendors.\nCore Responsibilities\n1. Category Ownership & P&L Management\nDevelop selection and pricing strategies grounded in market data, customer demand signals, and competitive benchmarking.\nTrack category health metrics daily and drive corrective actions with speed. 2. Vendor Management & Sourcing Strategy\nLead vendor relationships for Produce - negotiate terms, drive compliance, and build long-term partnerships.\nBuild and execute a direct farmer / FPO sourcing roadmap to improve freshness, cost, and supply reliability.\nIdentify and onboard high-potential vendors and emerging D2C produce brands. 3. Operational Excellence & Supply Planning\nDrive in-stock availability and speed-of-delivery targets for the category.\nOwn seasonal demand and supply planning - anticipate volatility and build buffers proactively.\nReduce Cost of Business Waste (CoBW) through process improvements across procurement, forecasting, and fulfillment.\nPartner with in-stock, logistics, and supply chain teams to resolve systemic gaps. 4. Market Insights & Strategy\nContinuously monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to surface opportunities.\nGenerate data-driven recommendations for selection expansion, pricing adjustments, and new programs.\nBuild long-range category forecasts in collaboration with partner teams. 5. Cross-Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with business leaders, city/regional vendor managers, in-stock managers, and marketing teams to align priorities.\nLead structured discussions and ensure decisions are backed by quality inputs.\nPresent category reviews and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Basic Qualifications\n3+ years of experience in category management, vendor management, or business development.\nStrong analytical skills - comfortable owning large datasets and drawing metric-based conclusions.\nProficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookups) and SQL.\nProven track record of managing vendor relationships and driving P&L outcomes.\nBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications\nMBA or Master's in Business, Supply Chain, or Agri-business.\nPrior experience in fresh produce, grocery, or perishables categories.\nExperience with demand forecasting, supply planning, or in-stock management.\nFamiliarity with FPO / direct farmer sourcing models.\nExperience presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders. Key job responsibilities Own the end-to-end P&L for the Produce (F&V) category, including planning, forecasting, and driving growth - with a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business. Develop and execute selection and pricing strategies grounded in market data, customer demand signals, and competitive benchmarking; continuously track market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities. Lead vendor relationships for Produce - negotiate terms, drive compliance, and build long-term strategic partnerships; develop and execute a direct farmer / FPO sourcing roadmap to improve freshness, cost, and supply reliability. Drive in-stock availability and speed-of-delivery targets; own seasonal demand and supply planning, anticipating volatility and building buffers proactively. Reduce Cost of Business Waste (CoBW) through process improvements across procurement, forecasting, and fulfillment in partnership with in-stock, logistics, and supply chain teams. Generate and implement ideas to drive business improvement, innovation, and scale within the category, including building long-range forecasts in collaboration with partner teams. Work closely with regional and city vendor managers, in-stock managers, and cross-functional teams to align priorities and ensure execution excellence. Present category reviews, business performance, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Identify and onboard high-potential vendors and emerging sourcing partners to strengthen and diversify the supply base. About the team -\nBasic qualifications\n- 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience\n- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience\n- Experience owning a P&L\nPreferred qualifications\n- Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements\n- Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development\nOur 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. 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