Open Jobs Manager, Merchandising, Asia

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

Job summary

A leading beauty retailer in Singapore seeks an experienced professional to support category strategies and global brand management. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in merchandising and strong analytical abilities. This role involves collaboration with various brands and assisting in the sourcing of innovative beauty products. Join us to be part of an inspiring and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Training and career development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in merchandising, buying, brand sourcing, or category management, preferably in beauty or retail.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret data.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in an Asian language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support category strategies for Asia region aligning with global objectives.
• Collaborate with global brands for smooth operational execution.
• Assist in sourcing emerging Asian beauty brands.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Ability to manage priorities

Education

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

Job description

SEPHORAis the worlds 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 3000 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.

Here in Asia our teams run omni-channel businesses in 10 markets across the region in addition to cross-border e-commerce in several more. Our success is built on innovation a highly curated product portfolio market-leading digital capability and our unique customer experience. With ambitious growth plans we are always looking for talented people who aspire to build businesses and develop themselves. Sparked by energy and excitement our passion is contagious. We are united by a common goal to champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

You will shine here if you enjoy

• 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 Sephoras 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.

We would love to hear from you if you have

• Bachelors 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.

While at Sephora youll enjoy

• The will be surrounded by some of the most talented supportive and passionate people whom you will be proud to work with.
• The invest heavily in training for our leaders and employees. Not just product knowledge but building a personalized career plan so that you continue to evolve and build your skills and personal brand.
• The the leading omni-channel beauty retailer and part of the LVMH Group our reach is broad and our impact is global. Its in the Sephora DNA to disrupt the status quo as we champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

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.