Trade Planning Manager, WWGS (Worldwide Grocery Store) at Amazon

The WWGS Trade Planning team is responsible for defining the desired shopping experience for our omnichannel events through guided selection decisions seasonal/holiday/event offerings and merchandising strategies ensuring a cohesive customer journey. The team leads WWGS critical stakeholders through our major event calendars guiding Category Managers and broader teams on seasonal selection while maintaining financial accountability for Key Performance Indicators (KPI). The team provides a crucial bridge between category teams marketing partners and other stakeholders sharing industry trends and competitive insights while maintaining focus on seasonal/holiday/ event strategies. The team establishes performance standards by defining the requirements for seasons/holidays/events effectively balancing customer satisfaction with financial targets while maintaining consistency across all channels. Job Summary: As a Trade Planning Manager you will have end-to-end ownership over major seasonal and/or holiday events guiding cross-functional stakeholders to develop build and execute omnichannel experiences that meet our customer this role youll help build and maintain mechanisms that consolidate topline plans drive cross-functional execution and enable achievement of business goals through coordinated trade activities. You will partner with our finance and instock team on topline financial plans track performance against goals and report performance to leadership. This position is highly collaborative balancing analytical precision with creative problem solving across the stakeholder group. Key job responsibilitiesLead end-to-end strategic planning for seasonal events promotions and merchandising initiatives across both physical and digital channels Partner with Marketing Category Merchandising and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on trade strategies and execution Drive performance tracking and analysis through structured reviews and post-season analysis Manage trade plan development and execution to meet financial targets while delivering compelling customer experiences Provide competitive insights and market intelligence to inform strategic planning Identify friction points in current workback schedules and planning process that unlocks scale through automation and simplificationServe as the connective leader ensuring every stakeholder has clarity on goals and metrics and delivers against the workback schedules- 3 years of program or project management experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Marketing or related field- 5 years of category management or trade planning experience- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work across multiple teams- Experience with data analysis and project management tools (Excel Smartsheets Microsoft office products)- Strong project and stakeholder management skills; able to lead high-stakes cross-functional initiatives- Experience managing complex projects owning program strategy end to end delivery and sharing results with senior leadership- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Knowledge of omnichannel retail go-to-market strategies- Track record of driving results through influencing without authority- Experience with retail planning systems and tools- Ability to balance multiple stakeholder needs while maintaining strategic focus on delivering on topline goals- Experience leveraging automation and AI tools to streamline processes reduce manual effort and drive operational efficiencies- Experience with selection strategy space planning trade planning or vendor managementAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.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 youre applying in isnt 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 $66800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142800/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.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills History,Accounts Assistant Credit Control,Advocacy,Corporate Risk Management,Government,Brand Development Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 66800 - 142800