Category Manager（Cosmetics)

MINISO (GUANGZHOU) CO.,LTD.; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company is seeking a Category Manager in Jakarta Utara, Indonesia, to drive market growth through strategic management of product lines and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will formulate strategies to enhance category profitability while aligning with global standards. This role requires proven experience in category management and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Category Manager in cosmetics or relevant field.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market dynamics.
• Ability to build strategic partnerships and collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute the cosmetics category strategy for Indonesia.
• Drive category penetration and market share expansion.
• Lead end-to-end supplier management.
• Develop strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
• Own the product curation process.

Skills

Market analysis

Supplier management

Strategic partnerships

Product curation

Collaboration with marketing

Job description

Formulate and execute the comprehensive cosmetics category strategy for Indonesia, encompassing product portfolio architecture, pricing architecture, channel strategy, and lifecycle management to accelerate revenue and profit growth.

Drive category penetration and market share expansion by analyzing market dynamics, consumer insights, and competitive landscape, translating data into actionable business plans.

Lead end-to-end supplier management, including sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and performance evaluation, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and innovation objectives.

Develop strategic partnerships with key suppliers to enhance supply chain resilience, cost efficiency, and collaborative innovation.

Own the product curation process, building a localized yet globally aligned assortment that resonates with target consumers and maximizes category profitability.

Continuously review sales performance, inventory turnover, and margin metrics to optimize SKU productivity and phase out underperformers.

1. Category Strategy & Business Growth

• Formulate and execute the comprehensive cosmetics category strategy for Indonesia, encompassing product portfolio architecture, pricing architecture, channel strategy, and lifecycle management to accelerate revenue and profit growth.

• Drive category penetration and market share expansion by analyzing market dynamics, consumer insights, and competitive landscape, translating data into actionable business plans.

2. Supplier Relationship & Value Chain Optimization

• Lead end-to-end supplier management, including sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and performance evaluation, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and innovation objectives.

• Develop strategic partnerships with key suppliers to enhance supply chain resilience, cost efficiency, and collaborative innovation.

3. Product Portfolio Management & Merchandising

• Own the product curation process, building a localized yet globally aligned assortment that resonates with target consumers and maximizes category profitability.

• Continuously review sales performance, inventory turnover, and margin metrics to optimize SKU productivity and phase out underperformers.

4. Commercial Planning & Integrated Marketing

• Partner with Marketing to develop and implement integrated go-to-market plans, including launch campaigns, KOL/creator collaborations, digital engagement, and in-store activation to build brand equity and drive sell-through.

• Provide expert guidance to store operations on visual merchandising, staff training, and consumer engagement strategies to elevate the in-store beauty experience.

5. Cross-Functional Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Act as the commercial owner of the cosmetics category, collaborating closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Retail Operations, and Digital teams to ensure seamless execution and resource alignment.

• Serve as the key liaison between global/regional teams and local market operations, ensuring strategy adaptation and effective localization.

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