Manager, Merchandising, Asia

LVMH Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Community and inclusivity

Culture of empowerment and learning

Opportunities for growth and fulfillment

Job summary

A leading luxury goods company in Singapore is seeking a Manager, Merchandising, Asia to drive category strategies aligned with global objectives. This role involves collaboration with global brands, oversight of the merchandising budget, and in-depth business analytics. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in merchandising, a degree in a relevant field, and a strong ability to influence in a multicultural environment. Join us to contribute to the beauty industry's evolution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in merchandising, category management.
• Track record in developing and implementing category strategies.
• Expertise in building category strategies based on market trends.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of Asia category strategy.
• Collaborate closely with Global surge brands.
• Support the Vice President in preparing for global strategic meetings.

Skills

Merchandising expertise

Category management

Data analytics

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Economics

Job description

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Sephora SEA’s omni channel business spans over 8 countries (Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand) with 100+ stores and boasts some global flagships such as ION and Raffles City in Singapore, F88 in Kuala Lumpur and Pitt Street in Sydney. Sephora SEA is experiencing rapid growth in the region with new store openings and business channels (i.e., Click and collect and marketplace).

As a Manager, Merchandising, Asia, you will contribute to the development and implementation of merchandising strategies across the Asia region. You will assist the Director in shaping category strategies, ensuring alignment with global objectives while addressing regional specificities.

This role involves collaborating with global brands for efficient market execution, supporting the sourcing and incubation of emerging Asian beauty brands to enrich Sephora’s product assortment, and aiding in the oversight of the merchandising budget. Furthermore, you will conduct in-depth business analytics to identify market trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, provide support for strategic global meetings, and contribute to the development of the Asia product development and animation calendar.

You will shine here if you enjoy…

Category Strategy

• Contributing to the development of Asia category strategy based on market trends, consumer insights, and sales data to identify white space, optimize growth, space productivity, profitability, and strong 360 campaigns to support key natures to gain category penetration
• Supporting the Director, Asia Merchandising in developing and implementing category strategies for the Asia region, ensuring alignment with global objectives while addressing regional specificities

Global Surge Brand Management

• Collaborating closely with Global surge brands to ensure smooth operational execution within each of the Asia markets, addressing any logistical or market-specific challenges

Asia Incubation Brand Sourcing

• Assisting the Director in maintaining oversight of the merchandising budget, ensuring responsible allocation and tracking of investments in key brands

Business Analytics

• Deep diving into category business performance in collaboration with the Merchandising Analytics team, to create a comprehensive view of the Asia market – identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement

Strategic Business Support

• Supporting the Vice President, Merchandising in preparing for key global strategic meetings – including data analysis, presentation preparation, and the development of key insights

Product Development and Animation Calendar

• Supporting the process of developing the Asia product development and animation calendar, ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer preferences

We would love to hear from you if you are/have…

• Minimum 8 years of experience in merchandising, category management, ideally with multi-brand retail experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics or a related field, an MBA would be an advantage
• Track record in developing and implementing category strategies to drive growth, profitability, and market penetration
• Expertise in building category strategies based on market trends, consumer insights, and data analytics
• Experience in managing brand portfolios, including supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, and joint business planning
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present effectively
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in a multicultural environment

Here, you will find:

• Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit
• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead
• Work that brings fulfilment, from delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference

It is in the Sephora DNA to champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. Join us and belong to something beautiful.

Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969.

The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends.

The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn.

With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients.

At every touch point with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.

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Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community.
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