Merchandising Manager, Asia

SEPHORA ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global beauty retailer is seeking a Merchandising Manager for a 3-month contract in Singapore. The role involves developing category strategies, collaborating with brands, and overseeing merchandising activities. Ideal candidates have over 7 years experience in merchandising within the retail industry and excellent analytical skills. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, brand sourcing or category management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in an Asian language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for the Asia region.
• Collaborate with Global surge brands for operational execution.
• Support the sourcing and incubation of emerging Asian beauty brands.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field

Job description

SEPHORA is the world’s leading omni-channel prestige beauty retail brand, and a division of LVMH – Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Since our inception in 1969, we have been disrupting the beauty retail category and status quo, breaking conventions to change the way the world sees beauty. As the only truly global beauty retailer operating more than 3,000 points of sale in 36 markets, Sephora empowers customers around the world to define what beauty means to them, to experiment freely and to express themselves.

We are looking for a Merchandising Manager for a 3-month contract period to support various strategic planning activities during the year-end period.

Key responsibilities:

• Category Strategy & Execution: Support the Asia Merchandising Director in developing and implementing category strategies for the Asia region, ensuring alignment with global objectives while addressing regional specificities.
• Global Surge Brand Management: Collaborate 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: Assist the Director in the sourcing, evaluation, and incubation of emerging Asian beauty brands (eg. C-beauty, K-beauty etc.) to enhance Sephora's product assortment and drive innovation.
• Merchandising Fund Management: Support the Director in maintaining oversight of the merchandising budget, ensuring responsible allocation and tracking of investments in key brands.
• Business Analytics: Deep dive 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: Support the Merchandising Vice President in preparing for key global strategic meetings; including data analysis, presentation preparation, and the development of key insights.
• Product Development & Animation Calendar: Support the process of developing the Asia product development and animation calendar, ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer preferences.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in merchandising, buying, brand sourcing or category management, preferably within the beauty and/or retail industry.
• Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated aptitude for working with numbers, with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in an Asian language is a plus to work with stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region.