Merchandising Manager, Asia (3 months contract)

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company in Singapore is seeking a candidate with extensive experience in merchandising and brand sourcing to support strategic initiatives in the beauty industry. The ideal applicant will have at least 7 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This role involves collaboration with global teams and identifying market trends to enhance product offerings.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, brand sourcing, or category management.
• Demonstrated aptitude for working with numbers and interpreting data.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandising Director in developing category strategies.
• Collaborate with Global surge brands for operational execution.
• Assist in sourcing and evaluation of emerging beauty brands.
• Maintain oversight of the merchandising budget.
• Analyze category business performance to identify trends.
• Prepare for global strategic meetings with insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Fluency in English

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

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

Job description

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.

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