Senior Category Manager (Cosmetic, Beauty)

Define strategy, plan and manage assigned product groups in order to achieve sales and profits as targeted by focusing on customer’s needs and experience

Responsible for the overall planning of a merchandise category and developing business strategy

Responsible for developing an annual operating plan and driving other KPIs, including profit margin, and a net margin

Drive sales, profit, and other income by building up a business plan with business partners 

Analyze sales figures, customers reactions, and market trends to come up with consumer insight and to build an effective product portfolio

Regular meetings and negotiations with suppliers, analyzing supplier performances, service level, and maintaining a good relationship

Working out the tariffs and price setting in order to reach turnover& margin goals whilst taking into account competition analysis

Collaborate with buyers to negotiate prices and to plan for stock availability

Work closely with marketing and analyst to develop effective campaign to optimize the output

Oversee, coach, and develop a team of merchandisers together with delegating clear KPIs

Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, business administration, or any related field

5-7 years of experience in category manager with cosmetic, beauty, and skincare product

Strategic mindset and a strong sense of the market; have a point of view and direction on where to take the business and ability to drive and execute a long-term business plan

Excellent skills in communication, cross-functional collaboration, negotiation, and business development

Quick learner with strong professional ethics; proactive in solving problems; ability to work under high pressure

Good command of English