Senior Sales Operations Manager

Role Overview

• Serve as the primary operational lead for Amazon Canada, owning demand planning, inventory health, purchase order execution, POS and trend analysis, and trade spend performance.
• Monitor real-time business performance, identify material risks or opportunities, and recommend data-driven action plans to drive results.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Sales Directors and Account Teams by providing forward-looking insights and scenario-based recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional forecasting, inventory planning, and order management processes in partnership with Sales, Demand Planning, and Supply Chain teams.
• Ensure accurate forecasting inputs within SFO, including new item setup, pricing updates, and data governance standards.
• Partner with customer demand planning and replenishment teams to align forecasts, service-level expectations, and inventory strategies.
• Oversee coordination of domestic and import orders, managing availability timelines and mitigating supply risks.
• Own weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reporting, highlighting key trends, risks, and calls to action.
• Deliver monthly financial updates and conduct deep-dive analyses into sales performance, margin, inventory productivity, and promotional effectiveness.
• Track and evaluate promotional performance versus expectations and collaborate with analytics partners to inform future shipment and inventory strategies.
• Partner with Account Management and Finance teams to plan, manage, and optimize trade spend investments.
• Input and maintain confirmed promotional plans within forecasting systems to ensure accurate demand signals.
• Evaluate return on investment for promotions and provide leadership with actionable insights.
• Develop deep expertise in customer-specific requirements, processes, and systems, serving as a key point of escalation and influence with regards to forecast, orders and inventory.
• Lead regular inventory and replenishment discussions with customer teams, driving alignment and accountability.
• Collaborate with the extended Amazon team to develop customer-facing materials, including weekly flash reports, monthly business reviews, consensus decks, and executive presentations.
• Ensure timely communication and alignment across internal teams to drive execution excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Analytics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• 7–10+ years of experience in sales operations, demand planning, supply chain, finance, or analytics within the consumer products industry.
• Proven experience supporting Amazon and/or large-scale retail accounts preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data sets into clear insights and strategic recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and business analytics tools.
• Strong leadership presence with excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Track record of influencing cross-functional teams and driving results without direct authority.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 20% for corporate events and HQ visits (Needham, MA).

Tech Stack

• Flash

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching
• employee stock purchase program
• life insurance
• AD&D
• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• generous paid time off
• company holidays
• parental leave
• identity theft protection
• pet insurance
• pre-paid legal insurance
• back-up child and eldercare days
• product discounts
• referral bonus program