Category Manager & Buyer

Lagardere Travel Retail Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lagardère Travel Retail Singapore is seeking a Category Strategy & Planning professional to shape assortments for travelers and drive commercial results.

In this role, you will own category strategies, manage supplier partnerships, and lead pricing and promotions while coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and store layouts across duty-free channels.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, SAP, or other retail/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with overall commercial objectives.
• Optimize product assortment using consumer insights, market trends, and performance data.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and distributors; negotiate contracts and promotions.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies and plan promotional campaigns across channels.
• Forecast demand and manage inventory levels using historical data and market insights; track KPIs.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, logistics, and marketing for seamless execution.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Negotiation & stakeholder management

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Excel

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Shape the Way Travelers' Shop

At Lagardère Travel Retail Singapore, we don’t just sell products, we create retail experiences that connect travelers to the joy of discovery.

Category Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with overall commercial objectives.
• Optimize product assortment using consumer insights, market trends, and performance data.
• Define store layouts, brand segmentation, and ensure effective planogram implementation.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and distributors.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and promotional investments to maximize margins.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to commercial agreements.

Pricing, Promotions & Marketing

• Develop competitive pricing strategies that balance profitability with traveler appeal.
• Plan and execute promotional campaigns across duty-free channels.
• Partner with marketing teams to deliver high-impact, customer-centric campaigns.

Sales Forecasting & Inventory Management

• Forecast demand and manage inventory levels using historical data and market insights.
• Ensure optimal stock levels, minimizing both out-of-stock and overstock risks.
• Track and analyze key KPIs, including sell-through, margins, and inventory turnover.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with operations, finance, logistics, and marketing teams for seamless execution.
• Provide regular reporting, performance tracking, and actionable commercial insights.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in category management, buying, or merchandising.
• Experience in travel retail or FMCG exposure highly desirable.

Core Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, SAP, or other retail/ERP systems.

Industry Knowledge

• Solid understanding of consumer behavior, travel retail industry trends and dynamics.

Why Join Us

You’ll get to influence what millions of travelers see and buy every day, work with global brands, and shape assortments that make every journey memorable.