Beauty Category Manager: Skincare & Cosmetics

Independent Pharmacies Australia (IPA); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on health, wellness andbeaut

Parental leave scheme

Private health insurance discounts

Supportive team culture

Autonomy to own your work

Head office near public transport

Career growth opportunities across DBG

Job summary

DBG Health is seeking a Category Manager – Beauty to lead skincare and cosmetics for Independent Pharmacies Australia in Melbourne. You will translate customer insights into compelling ranges, set pricing and promotions with suppliers, and drive growth for member pharmacies.

You will negotiate with brands, manage inventory with the Demand Planner, mentor the Category Assistant, and collaborate across Marketing, Finance and Operations to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in category management or related commercial role
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain or related discipline
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills
• Strong financial acumen: sales, pricing, margins, category performance
• Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies for growth
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Experience mentoring or leading a team across Marketing, Finance and Operations

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category plans to grow skincare and cosmetics sales
• Lead pricing, promotions and product assortment strategies
• Build and manage supplier and wholesaler partnerships and contracts
• Create joint business plans and lead quarterly/annual reviews
• Analyse sales, margins and category performance to drive targets
• Drive supplier income through promotional initiatives with Marketing
• Oversee competitive pricing and protect category margins
• Collaborate with Demand Planner on inventory, stock and allocations
• Mentor the Category Assistant and foster innovation
• Uphold health, safety and wellbeing practices per IPA policies

Skills

Category management

Procurement

Merchandising

Negotiation

Data interpretation

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business/Marketing/Supply Chain)

Job description

DBG Health is seeking a Category Manager – Beauty to lead skincare and cosmetics for Independent Pharmacies Australia in Melbourne. You will translate customer insights into compelling ranges, set pricing and promotions with suppliers, and drive growth for member pharmacies.

You will negotiate with brands, manage inventory with the Demand Planner, mentor the Category Assistant, and collaborate across Marketing, Finance and Operations to deliver measurable results.