Private Label Category Manager

Gizli; Fatih; On-site; TRY 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Gizli is seeking a Private Label Category Manager to oversee the end-to-end Private Label and exclusive brands portfolio in line with our brand strategy. You will lead supplier search efforts for new brands and coordinate initiation processes to expand the portfolio, ensuring strong cross-functional collaboration with marketing and procurement.

The ideal candidate brings at least seven years in cosmetics retail category management or purchasing, with private label experience and proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in category management, product management, or purchasing within cosmetics or retail sectors.
• Experience in private label product management or managing a multi-brand portfolio.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management is preferred.
• Preferably at least 2 years of experience in team management.
• Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and take action.
• Strong negotiation skills with local and foreign suppliers.
• Trend-oriented, results-driven, with strong communication and coordination skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office programs.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end Private Label and exclusive brands product portfolio in alignment with brand strategy.
• Searching new suppliers and new brands and coordinate the process to initiate.

Skills

Category management

Product management

Purchasing

Budgeting

Forecasting

P&L management

Team leadership

Data analysis

Negotiation

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a Private Label Category Manager for our company operating in the cosmetics industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field,
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in category management, product management, or purchasing within the cosmetics or retail sectors,
• Experience in private label product management or managing a multi-brand portfolio,
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management is preferred,
• Preferably at least 2 years of experience in team management,
• Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and take action,
• Strong negotiation skills with local and foreign suppliers,
• Trend-oriented, results-driven, with strong communication and coordination skills,
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office programs,
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end Private Label and exclusive brands product portfolio in alignment with brand strategy
• Searching new suppliers and new brands and coordinate the process to initiate