Merchandising Manager (Beauty Category)

Create Synergies Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Synergies Inc. in Makati City is seeking an experienced Merchandising Manager for the Beauty category to drive assortment strategy, category performance, and profitability.

You will oversee skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrance, and personal care across the portfolio, leading a merchandising team and collaborating with Buying, Marketing, and Supply Chain. The role demands 5+ years in merchandising or category management, with 2+ years in leadership, and a strong track record in Beauty or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Retail or related field.
• Minimum 5 years merchandising/category management experience.
• At least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong experience in Beauty, Cosmetics, Skincare or related retail.
• Expertise in assortment planning, inventory, pricing and lifecycle.
• Excellent analytical and commercial skills with data interpretation.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP/merchandising systems.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management.
• Willing to work on-site in Makati City.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandising strategies for Beauty targets.
• Lead assortment planning across skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrance.
• Analyze sales, margins, sell-through and stock levels to improve performance.
• Identify opportunities for new products, brands and rationalization.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity in Beauty brands.
• Manage product lifecycle from introduction to phase-out.
• Forecast sales and inventory based on history and promotions.
• Collaborate with Buying, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance.
• Monitor inventory availability and aging; recommend replenishment and markdowns.
• Support new product launches with proper assortment and stock.
• Review promotional performance and optimize for profitability.
• Prepare category performance reports for management.
• Lead, coach and develop the merchandising team.

Skills

Beauty Merchandising

Category Management

Leadership

Data Analysis

Inventory Management

Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Merchandising Manager (Beauty Category) to lead the merchandising strategy and commercial performance of the Beauty portfolio. The role will be responsible for developing the right product assortment, managing category performance, optimizing inventory, and identifying opportunities to drive sales and profitability. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Beauty Retail, Cosmetics, Skincare, Personal Care, or related categories, with proven experience in merchandising, category management, and team leadership.

Location

Makati City

Work Setup

On-site

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandising strategies for the Beauty category in line with sales and profitability targets.
• Lead assortment planning across categories such as skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrance, and personal care.
• Analyze sales, margins, sell-through, stock levels, and SKU productivity to improve category performance.
• Identify opportunities for new products, brands, assortment expansion, and SKU rationalization.
• Monitor market trends, consumer preferences, competitor activities, and emerging Beauty brands.
• Manage product lifecycle from introduction through growth, markdown, and phase-out.
• Develop sales and inventory forecasts based on historical performance, seasonality, promotions, and market trends.
• Partner with Buying, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance teams to execute merchandising plans.
• Monitor inventory availability and aging and recommend replenishment, markdown, and stock‑balancing strategies.
• Support new product and brand launches, ensuring appropriate assortment and inventory availability.
• Review promotional performance and recommend improvements to maximize sales and profitability.
• Prepare regular category performance reports and business reviews for management.
• Lead, coach, and develop the merchandising team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Retail Management, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant merchandising, category management, or merchandise planning experience.
• At least 2 years of managerial experience.
• Strong experience in Beauty, Cosmetics, Skincare, Personal Care, Fashion, Lifestyle, or related retail categories.
• Strong understanding of assortment planning, inventory management, pricing, promotions, and product lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with the ability to interpret sales and inventory data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant ERP or merchandising systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to work on-site in Makati City.