Assoc Vendor Management Specialist (Retail Merchandising)

Nintendo of America Inc.

About Nintendo: Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has created franchises that have become household names worldwide, including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Pokémon™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™, through its integrated hardware and software products. Nintendo aims to deliver unique, intuitive entertainment experiences for everyone, manufacturing and marketing video game devices such as the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems, developing and operating applications for smart devices, and collaborating with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like visual content and theme parks. Nintendo has sold more than 5.8 billion video games and over 850 million hardware units globally. From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, through today and into the future, Nintendo's continuing mission is to create unique entertainment that puts smiles on the faces of people all over the world. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at https://www.nintendo.com/ .

Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.

Team Summary: Within the Sales department, the Vendor Management team ensures seamless planning, oversight, and budget management of all outsourced retail labor activities within the US at our core retail partners (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart, etc.). This team also oversees vendor contracts, SOWs, and vendor management, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders including Retail Marketing and Nintendo Brand Ambassadors, as well as third-party vendors.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Monitors outsourced labor programs closely and recommends adjustments when appropriate
• Assists with budget/vendor management of all programs/activities, including contracts, statements of work, requisitions, and PO's.
• Coordinates with budget owners to ensure programs meet/exceed objectives while expenditures remain within budget
• Communicates with 3PL partners to reevaluate and optimize field coverage models and manage the balance of labor allocation; reviews compliance and proof of performance
• Manages schedules, budgeting of hours with internal field teams and 3PL labor
• Manages procurement and shipments of equipment and supplies to the 3PL labor teams, and supports item sourcing
• Manages and develops 3PL onboarding process and training

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

• Two to three years of related experience
• PC spreadsheet and word processing skills (Excel, Word, Windows, PowerPoint, and Outlook preferred)
• 5 years of experience working within the retail industry
• Experience managing retail staffing measurements, field team reporting, data tools, analytics and tactics preferred
• Formal marketing/merchandising training is preferred
• Knowledge of retail representative responsibility preferred
• Previous vendor management experience preferred
• Undergraduate degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business, a related field, or equivalent

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This position is HYBRID in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.

This position includes a base pay range of $32.45 - $51.92 per hour, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Please see our Benefits & Perks page for more benefits information.

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