Category Manager - Beauty

Description

The Category Manager will be responsible for analyzing multi-dimensional plans, including sales performance, gross margin, and inventory, across wholesale partners and regional markets. The role collaborates closely with the Buying, Commercial and retail partners to maximize profitability through effective planning, forecasting, and trading of assortments. It is responsible for managing deliveries, allocations, and replenishment in line with agreed wholesale plans

• Develop and maintain strong inter and intra departmental relationships for open and effective sharing of information and follow up actions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale partners to understand sales trends, demand drivers, and product preferences.
• Work closely with Finance to validate margins and assess the impact of discounts, markdowns, and promotions on trade profitability.
• Support planning and execution of end-of-season stock clearance, ensuring alignment with margin targets and partner commitments
• Monitor sell-in and sell-out performance by account, identifying risks and opportunities to maximize sell-through and minimize excess inventory.
• Ensure accurate demand forecasts for wholesale partners by analyzing sales trends, order patterns, and market performance.
• Develop and maintain weekly and monthly sales, stock, and intake (WSSI) reports specific to wholesale accounts
• Coordinate with Logistics to ensure on-time delivery and accurate fulfilment of wholesale orders

Requirements

• Graduate degree in a related field preferably business or finance
• Experience in a Retail environment is mandatory
• Experience in Distribution and Wholesale is mandatory
• 2- 4 years of experience in Category Manager / Distribution Planner role
• Previous experience in a Beauty and Skincare retail environment is required

Benefits

• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance