Private Label Category Manager

Gizli; Fatih; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gizli is seeking a Private Label Category Manager to lead the end-to-end private label and exclusive brands portfolio in the cosmetics sector.

You will search for new suppliers, develop the product range, manage listings, negotiate contracts, and monitor market trends to boost profitability while ensuring stock availability. Collaboration with design, marketing, and category teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years in category management or related roles within cosmetics/retail.
• Experience in private label or multi-brand portfolios.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management preferred.
• At least 2 years team management experience.
• Strong data interpretation and action-oriented analytics.
• Strong negotiation with local and foreign suppliers.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Private Label and exclusive brands portfolio aligned with brand strategy.
• Search for new suppliers and brands and coordinate initiation.
• Develop product range and identify opportunities; manage listings/delistings.
• Lead supplier contracts; evaluate pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Monitor market trends, competitor products, and pricing; propose profitability actions.
• Ensure product availability and optimize stock levels.
• Collaborate with design, marketing, and category teams on new products and packaging.
• Coordinate all stages of campaigns, launches, and category development processes.
• Analyze sales performance, profitability, and segment trends; prepare weekly and monthly reports.
• Strategically position products under the brand to support growth targets.
• Identify workflow improvement areas and enhance operational efficiency.
• Prepare and participate in Category review meetings for top management.

Skills

Category management

Product management

P&L management

Team management

Data analysis

Negotiation

English proficiency

MS Office

Vendor management

Trend analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

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
• Developing the product range; identifying new product opportunities and manage listing/delisting processes
• Lead all communication and contract processes with suppliers; evaluate pricing, quality, and delivery
• Monitor market trends, competitor products, and pricing; recommend actions to increase profitability
• Ensure product availability and optimize stock levels
• Work closely with design, marketing, and category teams on new products, private label projects, and packaging
• Coordinate all stages of campaigns, launches, and category development processes
• Analyze sales performance, profitability, and segment-based trends; prepare weekly and monthly reports
• Strategically position products under the brand and develop proposals that support growth targets
• Identify workflow improvement areas and take action to enhance operational efficiency
• Preparation and participation in Category review meetings for top management