Pooja Gowda
Assistant Vendor Manager
Banglore
Summary
Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vendor Manager
Amazon Retail Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - Current
- Managed vendor relationships by analyzing Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, assessing margins, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth.
- Negotiated deals to ensure they have the best price on the platform and provide competitor analysis.
- Analyzed Gross Monthly Sales (GMS) to track sales performance and identify trends, providing actionable insights for future strategies.
- Monitored and managed in-stock levels to ensure optimal product availability, preventing stockouts and overstock situations.
- Delivered weekly performance reports and analysis to vendors, offering data-driven insights and recommendations to optimize their business on the platform.
- Managed disputes effectively between vendors and internal stakeholders through mediation techniques to arrive at mutually beneficial resolutions.
- Led cross-functional project teams to evaluate new technologies and solutions for integration into the company''s supply chain strategy.
- Supported the organization's strategic goals by identifying and onboarding suppliers with innovative solutions and services that aligned with company objectives.
- Managed vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of market trends to inform strategic purchasing decisions.
- Trained team members on best practices in vendor management, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the department.
Sr. Associate
Amazon
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Onboarded and evaluated vendors to ensure alignment with business goals and quality standards, and worked closely with vendors to negotiate favorable margins, streamline operations, and enhance GMS.
- Regularly monitored in-stock levels to ensure availability and minimize stockouts or overstock situations.
- Coordinated the inbounding of products, collaborating with vendors to maintain smooth supply chain operations and timely deliveries.
- Utilized inventory management tools and data to forecast demand, adjust reorder levels, and optimize stock flow.
- Closed deal buys with vendors to get the best prices for the selection.
- Increased visibility of vendor by merchandising these products and encouraging them to invest in sponsored ads.
- Leveraged data analytics to assess vendor performance on the platform, identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Established regular communication channels, including scheduled calls, to review performance metrics, discuss insights, and align on strategic goals.
Sales Assistant
Amazon
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Identified and engaged potential sellers, driving the onboarding process and ensuring seamless integration onto the platform.
- Assisted sellers in creating product listings, optimizing descriptions, and uploading images to enhance visibility and sales performance.
- Supported sellers with dynamic pricing strategies, providing guidance on market trends and competitive positioning to maximize profitability.
- Ran targeted ad campaigns, working with sellers to boost product visibility and drive traffic to their listings.
Education
BBA - Marketing
MLACW
Bengaluru 04.2001 -
Skills
Strategic negotiation
Vendor evaluation
Relationship Management
Cost Analysis
P&L management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Assistant Vendor Manager
Amazon Retail Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Sr. Associate
Amazon
09.2021 - 06.2024
Sales Assistant
Amazon
04.2020 - 08.2021
BBA - Marketing
MLACW
04.2001 -
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