Merchandising Manager | Beauty MNC

PERSOLKELLY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a skilled candidate for a role focused on category strategy and brand management in the beauty industry. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of relevant experience and a strong analytical background. Key responsibilities include supporting the development of category strategies and collaborating with global brands. This position is a contract-to-permanent opportunity based in Orchard, Singapore.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in merchandising, buying, brand sourcing or category management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in an Asian language is a plus for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support the Asia Merchandising Director in category strategy development.
• Collaborate with global surge brands to ensure operational execution.
• Assist in sourcing and evaluating emerging Asian beauty brands.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluency in English

Education

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

Job description

Working location: Orchard

Working hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm.

3 months contract to perm

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 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• At least 6 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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