Category Manager Cosmetics
Niceone
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Posted on 31 Mar
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Develop and execute the category strategy for cosmetics, aligning assortment, pricing, promotions, and merchandising to drive sales, margin, and market share.
- Set and monitor category KPIs (sales, margin, inventory turns, sell-through, distribution) and produce regular performance reports with actionable recommendations.
- Lead SKU-level demand forecasting and inventory optimization to ensure in-stock availability while minimizing excess and markdowns.
- Manage supplier relationships including negotiation of commercial terms, promotional participation, launch planning, and performance reviews to maximize value.
- Collaborate with Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to deliver cohesive promotional plans, point-of-sale materials, and omnichannel execution.
- Conduct competitor and market analysis to identify trends, white-space opportunities, and pricing strategies; translate insights into category initiatives.
- Support new product introductions by coordinating internal stakeholders, defining launch plans, and tracking early sell-through and consumer feedback.
- Ensure product compliance with labeling, regulatory, and corporate quality standards for cosmetics across markets as required.
- Champion a customer-first approach by integrating consumer needs and feedback into assortment, merchandising, and promotional decisions.
Desired Candidate Profile
Bachelor s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field; advanced degree is a plus.
- 3+ years of category management, merchandising, or commercial experience, preferably within cosmetics, beauty, or personal care FMCG.
- Proven track record managing P&L responsibility or driving measurable improvements in sales and margin through assortment and promotional management.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using sales data, forecasting tools, and Excel; familiarity with BI tools or retail planning systems is advantageous.
- Commercial negotiation experience and ability to manage vendor partnerships to achieve mutual objectives.
- Understanding of beauty consumer trends, product categories (skincare, color cosmetics, haircare, fragrance), and ingredient/regulatory considerations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in English; additional language skills relevant to the local market are beneficial.
Company Industry
- Retail
Department / Functional Area
- Merchandising & Planning
- Category Management
Keywords
- Category Manager Cosmetics
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