Ryan Riordan

About Ryan Riordan

With over eight years of experience in category and vendor management, I leverage my ability to think strategically and analyze data to develop and execute sales, pricing, inventory, and marketing strategies that drive growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. I also use my management, Excel, and negotiation skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, manage contracts and budgets, and resolve issues and escalations. My mission is to deliver value and innovation to customers and vendors, while enhancing the competitive advantage and reputation of Amazon. I have a proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales and margin targets, launching new products and promotions, and improving operational efficiency and quality. Prior to joining Amazon, I was a Category Manager at Giant Eagle, Inc, where I managed multiple different categories for over four years. I am passionate about the retail industry and the opportunities it offers to create positive impact and transformation. I am eager to learn from and contribute to a diverse and dynamic team that shares my vision and values.

Experience

1. Manager, Vendor Management

   Amazon

   Nov 2024 — Present

Education

• Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2014 — 2016

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Editing
• Photojournalism
• Project Management
• News Writing
• Business Analysis
• Presentations
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Teamwork
• Social Media
• Prezi
• Graphic Design
• Copy Editing
• Leadership
• Spss
• Management
• Photoshop
• Microsoft Excel
• Strategic Planning
• R
• Quarkxpress
• Indesign